Garside, Rob

Experience

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  GP Skills (Formerly Beneast Training Ltd)

  Nov 2002 - Jun 2012

  Head of Foundation Learning

  As Head of Foundation Learning I was responsible for the delivery of progression pathways for learners within the NEET agenda and KS4 programmes across three centres in Blackpool, Fleetwood and Preston. I progressed to Senior Manager with the company having originally joined as Catering Trainer Assessor.

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  Manchester International College

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Foundation Learning Manager

  My responsibilities included the management of four foundation learning centres and a team of staff with a remit for delivering an effective and engaging curriculum to facilitate progression into further learning or employment. Networking with external referral agencies was key to the role to support the local authority agendas in each area that centres were located, these were Warrington, Wigan, Bolton and St Helens. In addition to the above I held primary responsibilities for the implementation and moderation of Functional Skills exams across all programmes. Show less

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  Intraining

  Jan 2013 - now

  Business Manager

  I am responsible for a team of eight and the management of the centre, providing employability skills support for benefit claimants and targeting sustained employment outcomes. My previous experience as Foundation Learning/Skills for Life Manager has enabled me to develop the team and drive the contract forward.

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  Intraining Consulting

  Aug 2013 - now

  Business Manager

  My responsibilities include contract management and performance management against KPI outcomes whilst maintaining high standards of quality assurance. In addition implementing programmes of learning for a variety of clients ranging from 16 to 65 and monitoring the standards of teaching and learning in line with the Ofsted CIF.Networking and communication with a variety of stakeholders and partners to develop wider solutions and interventions is key to my role.