Dawn Walton

Experience

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  Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2001

  Business Adviser

  To promote the services of Bedfordshire and Luton Chamber of Commerce to Companies within Bedfordshire. Monitoring of providers, sale of the product, evaluation of the outcomes and ongoing up selling to move companies towards Investors in People. Client management both face-to-face and via telephone, develop proposals, presentations and establish long term client relationships. As an accredited IIP Adviser manage a portfolio of clients working towards Investors in People, ensure regular contact on at least a quarterly basis. Carry out formal Investors in People diagnosis against the standard by interviewing staff, analysing information, writing reports and developing Action Plans to assist companies to progress towards the standard. Promoting the financial benefits and potential of effective staff engagement policies and procedures. Show less

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  Crabtree Training & Development Consultants

  Apr 2004 - Aug 2007

  Business Development Manager

  Duties:Sales and marketing of European Social Funded projects to target groups in Care and Construction industry. Management consultancy supporting organisations in working towards Quality Standards to include Investors in People, ISO and NVQ’s. Project management of ESF programmes. NVQ Assessment of Management, Customer Service and Business Administration to Level 5 qualifications.

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  BSG Property Services Ltd

  Sept 2007 - Mar 2013

  Group Administration Manager

  Responsible for:-• Support 15 Department Managers in dealing with all employee relations, staff and administration requirements.• Working with Directors and Department Managers to understand business need and implement HR practice in support of these.• Ensuring all aspects of employment law dealt with in line with legislation, including disciplinary, grievance, redundancy and employment tribunal. Mentoring and training managers to perform HR practices including performance review, investigation and disciplinary meetings.Key Achievements:-• Established a cohesive HR Function across 3 companies in the Group ensuring compliance with employment legislation and best practice. Developed a structured suite of HR policies and procedures to support new HR department within the organisation• Implemented performance management system across the organisation ensuring investment in staff is aligned with strategic objectives. • Developed cohesive recruitment and selection policy/procedures leading to a significant reduction in recruitment costs and time. • Carried out staff survey to ascertain key employee engagement motivators and implemented action plan to improve staff recruitment and retention, led to reduction in staff turnover of 30%• Researched, specified and procured HR system for the effective collection and monitoring of all relevant HR data, reducing administration burden by 25%• Implemented comprehensive one day induction programme to ensure Health & Safety compliance and improving staff retention and understanding of organisation culture • Developed and implemented a full training and development programme across organisation.• Facilitated development of organisational vision and culture and communicated this through newsletters, staff briefings, employee handbook and induction. • Development and implementation of full apprenticeship programme • Implementation and maintenance of Investors in People (IiP), ISO 9001 and 14001 Quality Standards. Show less

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  VeTAS

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2017

  International Business Development Manager

  Responsible for leading the company's business development activities to develop the VeTAS brand within the international vocational training arena. Through the development of effective partnerships at international level with key decision makers.

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  Construction Gateway Ltd

  Mar 2013 - Aug 2019

  Business Development Manager

  Promotion of the Property Maintenance Operative Apprenticeship within Housing Sector to develop their in- house maintenance teams using the Apprenticeship Levy. Working with Management Teams to develop key competency frameworks for staff and implement a cost effective development programmes to raise the levels of multi-skills within maintenance teams. As a private training provider Construction Gateway are able to provide flexible, targeted training on-site allowing the most positive outcomes for participants. Show less

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  The Community Maintenance Team

  Apr 2013 - Mar 2017

  Business Development Manager

  Responsible for the promotion of Apprenticeships in Building Maintenance through a small private training organisation. Highlighting the benefits of using a small training provider which allows greater input and flexibility to apprentices and their employers.Also looking to develop Community Interest Companies which allow Apprentices to work alongside qualified professionals to carry out building maintenance projects/works. This is an exciting new concept which allows organisations to meet their Social Responsibility criteria in a beneficial way. Show less

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  REACTIV8 THE NATION LIMITED

  Oct 2019 - May 2020

  Business Development Manager

  Providing a service to schools, colleges, employers, businesses, probation service, job centres, prisons and individuals seeking support with their training, education, employment and behavioural needs.

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  IXION HOLDINGS (CONTRACTS) LIMITED

  May 2020 - Jan 2022

  Business Development Manager

  Promoting funded and commercial training and development opportunities across the Construction Industry.

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  Aurora Eco Products Ltd

  Apr 2021 - now

  Managing Director

  Promote your business whilst protecting the environment. Biodegradable and custom products for your business.