Sue Jennings

Experience

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  Leeds Federated

  Mar 2003 - Jun 2007

  Neighbourhood Manager

  Management of patch of properties and staff. Housing and Community Development including rents, ASB, allocations.

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  Leeds Federated

  Aug 2007 - Jan 2016

  Community Development Manager

  I have worked for Leeds Federated for nearly 15 years, the latter half of which I have developed the organisations approach to social investment work. With experience of overseeing a number of areas of work including environmental improvements, community projects, financial inclusion and anti-social behaviour, my most recent work has developed the organisation's approach to Digital Inclusion, Employment & Skills and Enterprise. I developed and currently manage the muti-award-winning HUGO (Helping U Get On) programme focusing on engaging individuals of all ages and helping them to reach their potential and achieve their goals through training, support, employment and enterprise opportunities both on-line and off. Show less

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  Creative Community Development Company

  Mar 2014 - now

  Project Manager

  Project Manager for Leeds Waterfront Festival, an annual celebration of all that is wonderful along Leeds waterfront! The festival has just celebrated its 9th successful year and I have been involved in it's management and development since April 2014. I am responsible for engaging partners, co-ordinating activities, fund raising and community engagement activities including arts and music events. I am currently working on plans for the 2017 festival which be it's 10th anniversary. Leeds Waterfront Festival 2016 is inspired by the heritage of Leeds waterways, the opportunities and the benefits of being close to the water. The festival stretches from Armley Industrial Museum to Granary Wharf, Victoria Wharf, Brewery Wharf, The Calls, The Tetley, Leeds Dock and Thwaite Mills in Hunslet and next year promises to be the biggest event Leeds waterfront has ever seen! The festival takes place on the last weekend in June every year. Show less

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  School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) Y&H

  Sept 2014 - now

  Fellow

  After spending a year exploring and developing enterprise with the school, I am delighted to be a fellow of the school and currently collaborate on projects and initiatives with a number of fellows and current students.

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  CANAL CONNECTIONS LTD

  Sept 2015 - now

  Business Development Consultant

  After meeting Trevor Roberts through the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) Y&H in 2014 I have collaborated on a number of initiatives with Canal Connections including Leeds Waterfront Festival, Summer School Education & Employability programmes plus a range of creative arts events along Leeds Waterfront. I am currently working with Canal Connections to develop the enterprise further and expand its current programme of activity.

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  Catch Unlimited CIC

  May 2016 - Jul 2018

  Director

  Catch Unlimited CIC delivered personal development, employability and arts engagement programmes along Leeds waterfront, helping people to feel better and improve their lives through connections with others and with the fantastic environment and opportunities life along the water can bring. We connected with businesses and individuals through Leeds Waterfront Festival and a variety of projects and programmes on board canal boats and along the tow path all year round. It has been a fantastic experience delivering projects over that last couple of years but with other commitments, I feel that I am more beneficial to other organisations, supporting them to deliver great projects. Show less

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  Castleton Mill

  Sept 2016 - now

  Leading the fantastic team at Castleton Mill to further develop this beautifully restored Mill alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Just a short distance from Leeds city centre, Castleton Mill houses some of the leading creatives in the city and is a fantastic place to be, alongside the canal and at the heart of this creative community. We have a further 4 units to let this summer as we complete our final floor refurbishment and have a flexible ground floor co-working and event space for hire at affordable rates. Need a professional inspiring place to work or host a workshop, talk or networking event? Talk to me! Show less

  • Development Manager

    Nov 2016 - now

  • Building & Community Manager

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2019
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  Left Bank Leeds CIC

  Dec 2019 - now

  Director