Andrea Gostling AIEP

Experience

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  TCV Employment and Training Services

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  Reporting to the SW Director and responsible for both in-house delivery of programmes and subcontractors running the New Deal Prime Contract, my main additional duties include the following:• Organise and manage the portfolio of programmes, operations and resources of a BTCV Enterprises Unit to achieve optimum results in terms of quality, performance, financial contribution and conformance with contract.• Ensure quality control of all financial and other administrative processes necessary to carry out programmes including the timely provision of statistical information to funders and BTCV management.• Construct budgets.• Construct operational plans annually and review on an ongoing basis.• Ensure self assessments and development plans are completed and reviewed on an ongoing basis.• Develop strategic links with major local partners.• Directly bid for new business, working with my line manager, regional or national development staff to develop new business in the area.• Secure and manage resources including vehicles and premises appropriate to the needs of contracts, liaising with my line manager, Fleet Manager, Regional Finance and Systems Manager/National Property Coordinator.• Provide and manage a working environment that ensures the Health, Safety and well being of all staff and customers.• Responsible for human resource planning, including recruitment, induction, support, supervision and review, helping to develop staff to ensure goals are achieved and Investor in People status maintained. Deal with disciplinary, grievance and redundancy matters following BTCV’s procedures in reference to line manager and HR Manager.• Ensure that all activities adhere to BTCV’s policies and procedures; with particular emphasis on health and safety procedures for practical project work• Managing sub contractors delivering training in connection with Jobcentre Plus• External audits and quality control Show less

  • Contracts Manager

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  • Programme manager

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  • Senior Placement Officer

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  • Placement Officer

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
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  TCV Employment and Training Services

  Jun 2008 - Nov 2014

  Operations Manager Wales and SW England

  Reporting directly to the Managing Director of Employment and Training Services for TCV (formally BTCV) and responsible for all South West England and SW Wales Employment related services including: Work Programme, MWA, National Careers Services, Flexible Support Fund contracts, Study Programme, Employability Training, Diplomas, Conservation Projects and Community benefit projects. • Manage the multi region operational activities to contribute to TCV's Strategic Plan and National Operational Plan.• Provided leadership to my direct Line managed staff and teams, including providing development opportunities, support and encouragement.• Produce and monitor the performance against all budgets within the region, in order to ensure financial stability of the region, including planning and setting financial targets.• Plan, set and monitor operational outputs including targets and KPIs, ensuring the region contributes to TCV's strategic outputs.• Liaise closely with the Regional Development Managers to ensure high-quality opportunities for development are maximised, and implementation is effectively co-ordinated.• Oversee the implementation of TCV initiatives, such as LSC and Employment Programmes, by ensuring their delivery within the regions in line with central guidelines.• Support the Managing Director in ensuring the continuing and long-term viability of the region Show less

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  Learndirect Limited

  Jan 2015 - Jul 2015

  Regional Operations Manager South West England

  A short Fixed-term 7 month contract Heading up the ESF Maths and English Skills for the Workforce across the South West of England. To drive performance and bring together a diverse mix of supply chain partners and direct delivery. Responsible for the overall contract deliverables and reporting these deliverables to the South Director of Operations for Employability.

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  N/a

  Sept 2015 - Aug 2018

  Consultant, Homemaker, Volunteer

  Available for SFA, ESF, DWP and local council operational, contract management and bid writing. Expertise in SW and Wales. Consultant for Access Training- Cornwall.Fundraising Volunteer- Greenmeadow Primary School.Classroom Volunteer- GPS.PTA Volunteer- GPSPTA Volunteer- St. Francis CoE

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  GREEN LABYRINTH

  Sept 2018 - Nov 2022

  Operations Manager

  Providing high quality professional training solutions utilising funding streams available to keep costs to employers and individuals to a minimal. Interested? You should be. Give me a shout- 07803 708352