Ellie Evans

Experience

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  KEYFORT GROUP Ltd

  Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

  Higher Education Support Worker

  Whilst at university I was a higher education support worker for students at the University of York. My role included assisting with public transport and taking notes in lectures. I maintained a high standard of support provision, adapting to the needs of each individual.

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  Challenge Partners

  Sept 2015 - Jan 2017

  Project Coordinator

  As a Project Coordinator, I managed strategy and operations of school support for a network of over 300 schools. I led a pilot project arranging school-to-school visits which included planning, promotion and evaluation of the events. Through my role I worked with a range of key stakeholders including headteachers and senior leaders.

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  Raleigh International

  Jan 2017 - May 2017

  Team Leader

  I volunteered in Nepal as a Team Leader on the International Citizen Service programme. I led a team of 10 volunteers from the UK and Nepal on a placement focusing on Water, Hygiene and Sanitation (WASH). My main responsibilities included providing pastoral support, facilitating workshops, delivering training and working with project partners.

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  The Challenge

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2018

  HeadStart Assistant Programme Manager

  I supported 16-19 year olds on HeadStart, a volunteering programme encouraging young people to develop employability skills and contribute to their communities through volunteering. A key part of the role was to establish and manage partnerships with a range of charities across London. I also developed and delivered employability workshops for young people.

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  VSO

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2020

  Volunteer Engagement Officer

  I led workshops and training events, focusing on public speaking and campaigning skills. I supported volunteers and community groups to take action on the Sustainable Development Goals in a range of ways, including photography exhibitions, speaking at parliamentary events, and meeting MPs. I represented VSO on cross-sector campaigning groups. I was also part of the organising team for a conference in Rwanda, which explored 'Advancing Quality in Volunteering for Development'.

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  Creative Education Trust

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2023

  Programme Manager

  I designed and delivered enrichment programmes for primary and secondary schools within Creative Education Trust, helping pupils to discover what they enjoy and what they're good at. My focus was on alumni, employability and community engagement. Responsibilities included launching Creative Education Trust's alumni network, co-editing cross-Trust publications, overseeing a project supporting student-led social action initiatives, writing and updating careers policies, and running programmes in debate, essay writing, public speaking and entrepreneurship. Show less

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  Oxfordshire Community and Voluntary Action

  Nov 2023 - May 2024

  Well Together Programme Manager

  I led the initial phase of a grants programme focused on investing in community-led health and wellbeing activities to reduce health inequalities in Oxfordshire. I developed the strategy for the programme, including establishing evaluation frameworks, reporting systems, timelines, and targets. Responsibilities included leading on partnership development, presenting to key stakeholders, promoting the programme to local communities, and providing support for the wider team.

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  UpReach

  Jul 2024 - now

  Programme Manager