Tim McCollum

Experience

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  Serco

  Jul 2009 - Jul 2014

  Team Manager

  Leading a team of 15 Advisers working on the National Careers Service contract. - Recruitment, Training and Coaching of staff- Ensuring high quality of service- Providing 1-2-1 feedback and annual reviews- Achieving KPIs and targets- Delivering new campaigns to grow the service

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  Learndirect Limited

  Jul 2014 - Jun 2015

  Employment Coach

  Working as part of the CWP programme, supporting a wide range of clients to address barriers to employment and education. Helping clients to progress into suitable work experience programmes and link to local employment opportunities. Designing CVs, cover letters and helping clients with application forms. Delivering group training and confidence building.

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  Oasis Aquila Housing

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2016

  Employment Coach

  Delivering high quality advice and support to individuals dealing with multiple barriers to the labour market. Ensuring IAG was delivered to a high standard and supporting clients to progress into Employment, Education and Training

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  Education Development Trust

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2020

  Careers Adviser

  Working as part of the National Careers Service contract, delivering IAG to support clients to progress with their career goals. Offering a range of targeted support in both 1-2-1 and group formats. Building new relationships with employers, training providers, FE and HE institutions.

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  Durham University Business School

  Feb 2020 - now

  Providing information, advice and guidance to a wide range of MBA and Postgraduate Students within Durham University Business School. Module Leader for Careers Advancement and leadership Skills, creating and delivering lecturers around Career development. Supporting students with their future choices whilst developing an understanding of international graduate recruitment. Networking with employers across the UK and internationally to develop insights into recruitment practices. Researching trends across the sector and creating high quality content and support for students. Show less

  • Instructor- Executive Education

    May 2023 - now

  • Careers Consultant

    Feb 2020 - now