Kevin Wadham

Experience

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  Kent Messenger Group

  Nov 2007 - Apr 2009

  Media Sales Executive

  Account Manager / Media Sales Executive for Kent Messenger Media group. Central London office of Kent based Newspaper / Media group.

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  International House London

  Jul 2009 - Aug 2011

  English Language Teacher

  English Language Teacher. Administrative assistant in various roles. CELTA administration / IELTS administration.

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  Berkeley House Language Center

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2015

  Business English Instructor

  Teaching, primarily Business English to corporate clients around the Greater Tokyo Metropolitan area.

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  Shane English School, Tokyo, Japan

  Feb 2013 - Aug 2015

  English Language Teacher

  English Language Teacher at a private English Language School in Tokyo, Japan.One to One Lessons with adult business clients of all levels and abilities.

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  Kensington English School, Japan.

  May 2013 - Mar 2015

  English Language Teacher

  English Language Teacher in a small private English School in Tokyo. Teaching mainly corporate clients, as well as younger learners.

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  EF Education First

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2022

  Tutor

  Teacher. General EnglishCambridge Exam Invigilation.Syllabus Writing.

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2022

  English Tutor
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  St Giles International

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  Tutor

  Teaching General English classes in groups and privately at all levels. General / Examination / Business English.

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  WEA - Adult Learning, Within Reach

  Jul 2023 - Oct 2024

  Developing, delivering, promoting and maintaining key educational programmes in Brighton & Hove. Support and management of local tutors. Engaging volunteers and local branches, identifying and creating new business development opportunities. Initiating, building and maintaining local partnerships. Prospecting for new business relationships / collaborations. Providing information and advice to students to support identification of most appropriate learning programmes.Working with relevant internal and external stakeholders, shortlisting and interviewing new tutors. Show less On a mission to bring adult education within reach of everyone who needs it, fighting inequality and promoting social justice.Leading strategic development, delivery and quality of inspirational education and learning opportunities for adults. Leading a local (Norfolk / Suffolk) team to ensure continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment. Management of planning and budgeting for contracts and courses alike.Organising education provision in line with agreed targets; .developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders at regional, national or Association levels. Leading and supporting the management, recruitment, selection, induction and support of core staff and tutors. Developing business opportunities with external stakeholders to diversify educational opportunities and income to meet the vision / mission statement of the WEA.Bringing 'Adult Learning, Within Reach' to communities across the Norfolk & Suffolk region Show less

  • Education Coordinator

    Sept 2022 - Oct 2024

  • Area Education Manager

    Jul 2023 - Jan 2024
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  Damar Training

  Oct 2024 - now

  Business Development Manager

  Strategic Sales: Develop and execute a comprehensive business development strategy to identify and secure new apprenticeship opportunities.Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including employers, industry partners, and educational institutions.Revenue Growth: Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs through effective pipeline management and conversion of leads.Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, business support and program delivery, to ensure seamless onboarding and employer/student satisfaction.Reporting and Data Input: Provide regular reports on sales activities, pipeline status, and market insights to senior management. Maintain accurate and up to date client records. Show less