Bethan Lewis

Experience

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  Conwy County Borough Council

  Nov 2009 - Mar 2016

  Experience of projects from their inception preparing relevant documentation to obtain suitable and democratic approvals, ongoing review and evaluation and project closure.Provide support, including challenge and scrutiny throughout the life of the project, in close liaison with the Programme Board, Local Members, Senior Education Officers, Headteachers and other colleagues. Plan and implement project documentation using PRINCE 2 methodologies, allowing to ensure timelines are scheduled, progress is tracked, budgets monitored and tasks are delegated appropriately, including the management of project risks and change procedures providing effective advice and guidance on best practices.Facilitate and lead a diverse range of public and internal events, including public consultation events, children’s workshops, official openings and regular Project Board meetings. Prepare and organise documentation in the preparation of applications for external funding to strict timescales and in accordance with the funding schemes of the Authority and the Welsh Government 21st Century Schools Programme. Show less Prepare project documentation in accordance with Local Authority framework to meet specified deadlines. Completion of data sets and impact assessments ensuring that information for public domain is published in accordance with appropriate data protection law.Establish and maintain information systems and procedures for appropriate monitoring of all project stages. Network with internal colleagues and external contacts to ensure that relevant information is gathered and statutory deadlines are met. Prepare and manage publication of Statutory Proposals in line with Welsh Government Policy ensuring accurate and professional delivery and sharing key information with various Stakeholders to scheduled deadlines.Coordinate and present project progress and updates to various stakeholders including Senior Officers, elected Council Members and Education staff in a professional manner. Show less Ensuring that relevant Policies are adhered to, communicated appropriately and understood by the public and colleagues across other departments.Dealing with public queries and coordinating with colleagues across other departments to ensure that deadlines are met with correct procedures in place.Regular monitoring of accident records, assembling data and evidence for potential civil claims arising from accidents and incidents.Coordinated development and rollout of Health & Safety Management System, engaging with Headteachers to implement the system and assure understanding of appropriate Health and Safety Law. Show less

  • Project Management Officer

    May 2013 - Mar 2016

  • Project Co-ordinator

    Feb 2011 - Apr 2013

  • Administrative Assistant

    Nov 2009 - Feb 2011
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  NewLaw Solicitors

  Apr 2016 - Jun 2017

  Business Solutions Co-ordinator

  Coordinate project activity, including control of documents, risks, issues and actions logs for projects highlighting problems to allow mitigation of any issues before they arise.Track and report on individual projects providing a real-time, comprehensive and prioritised view of all projects for the benefit of the business and key stakeholders; including facilitating regular meetings to monitor progress, achievements and risks. Understanding of roles across all departments to assist and advise the business of the best use of project management disciplines and approaches within the company. Successful collaboration with colleagues across the company and as such able share detailed knowledge and understanding of the need for change to ensure that the necessary processes are in place and efficient for the benefit of the Business. Role of Risk Champion for 3 key strategic Business areas identifying and providing detailed guidance on effective risk management. Develop and implement department Risk Registers along with monthly review to ensure relevant content. Show less

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  MotoNovo Finance

  Nov 2018 - Feb 2020

  • Project Risk Officer

    Jun 2017 - Feb 2020

  • Programme Event & Implementation

    Nov 2018 - May 2019
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  Velindre N H S Trust

  Feb 2020 - Aug 2023

  Programme Planner & Risk Advisor - TCS
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  Legal & General

  Aug 2023 - now

  Change Risk Oversight Manager