Jamie Simpson

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  • About me

    Director of People and Services at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

  • Education

    • George Heriots School

      1992 - 2002
    • The University of Stirling

      2004 - 2008
      BA (hons) Sport Studies and Sociology
  • Experience

    • EAC Language Centres (UK) Ltd

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

      Transport Manager for 8 junior summer schools in London and the South East of England. Responsible for the transportation of over 4,000 students during peak summer periods. Working with key providers to ensure smooth operational delivery and student welfare.

      • Transport Manager

        Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
      • Activity Manager

        Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
    • Gilded Balloon

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Site Supervisor

      Worked for Event management company, Gilded Balloon, in setting up and running the Edinburgh Christmas venue. As Site Supervisor it was my role to manage a large team running the ice rink, the skate hire and numerous stalls and bars. In this role I was also Site Supervisor for Edinburgh's Hogmanay party 2009. This involved overseeing the set up for the New Year’s party and managing a large site with thousands of visitors and 8 bars during the festivities.

    • Scottish Rugby Union

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010
      Ticket office
    • EAC LANGUAGE CENTRES (UK) LIMITED

      Feb 2010 - Apr 2013
      Operations Manager
    • OSCARS International

      Apr 2013 - Mar 2017
      • Operations Director

        Jan 2016 - Mar 2017
      • Operations Manager

        Apr 2013 - Dec 2015
    • JacTravel

      Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
      Account Development Manager
    • International House London

      Nov 2017 - Aug 2020
      • Head of Young Learner Operations

        Mar 2018 - Aug 2020
      • Head of Sales - Asia

        Nov 2017 - Mar 2018
    • Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

      Aug 2020 - now
      • Director of People and Services

        Nov 2023 - now
      • Director Of Operations

        Aug 2020 - Nov 2023
    • Dalkeith Rugby Club

      May 2023 - now
      President

      Voluntary role developing success both on and off the pitch.

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