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completed challenges and projects
Acquisition of commercial
Assignment: (6 mths full time)
12 weeks process to undertake due diligence on series of services with over 60 LAs, focusing on potential to turn around, fit with incoming charity and current, whole service delivery (people, finance, estates, assets, contract novation, negotiation)
Outcome:
Over 700 staff secured roles, no disruption to over 90 services for parents (early years), 60+ new leads nurtured, services taken and delivered to time & budget.
Closure of services
Assignment: (3 mths full time)
Lead the programme of closures and TUPE for approx 200 staff, 50+ services and potential to impact 50k children across a county.​
Outcome:
Designed a moving on plan for staff, coaching for managers, creating clear and concise communication plans, offer time and options for discussion in line with relevant employment due diligence. Services closed with minimal disruption and all but two staff got the outcomes they had opted for.
Implementation of new service contract
Assignment: (4mths full time)
Following successful contract win, support large national charity to transfer current services incl. staff, contracts and stakeholders.
Outcome:
Created comprehensive implementation plan, KPIs, measures, monitored risks and issues, comms plan, stakeholder analysis, estates, financial planning and development and supported transition.
Review of adult service provision
Assignment: (6 mths 4/5 days a week)
Six month project overseeing review, recommendations and quality improvement processes for series of commissioned residential and supported living services for adults and YP with LD
Outcome:
Several iterations of improved financial projection along with implementation plan to close 3 of 9 services, creating financial savings, improving outcomes for service users, retaining staff, reducing agency.
Design of Income Generation Strategy
Assignment: (3 days per week, 6 mths)
Review current fundraising activity in a large local mental health charity completing SWOT and business analysis on each workstream. Make recommendations on approach, resource and future delivery. Support difficult closures, cultural change and improve unrestricted income position.
Outcome:
Income Gen strategy and forecast completed, KPIs, milestones and action plan created, implemented and handed to team to track against income targets.
Cost Improvement Programme Management
Assignment: (bank contract)
Undertake programme management (6 months) for a large, complex cost improvement and reduction project for a large NHS mental health trust.
Outcome:
Programme plan introduced with all disciplines, core stakeholder plans identified to achieve reductions incl. working with clinical teams to reduce medical & nursing agency usage and costs.
Solving your challenges
I am committed to assisting organisations and individuals in overcoming their challenges and realising their full potential. As an experienced business consultant, I specialise in supporting companies with increasing their revenue, identifying new opportunities, crafting winning proposals, and tackling complex issues. Whether you are an established firm or a start-up, I aim to provide you with the necessary expertise to help your organisation grow and succeed.
Flexibility
I specialise in providing on-site and virtual support for organisations nationwide. I can offer a range of services including day, project and interim contract coverage for longer term programs. My goal is to help you succeed through developing your strategy, aligning your business goals and working with your teams to enable delivery to a clear project plan.
Speaking to stakeholders
I understand the importance of communication in achieving programme success. I develop comprehensive communication plans that engage with all stakeholders, from service users to board members. I work tirelessly to ensure that everyone is heard and that progress is reported at every stage of the process. With my expertise and knowledge, I can help your organisation achieve its goals through targeted and effective communication strategies.
Flagging risks and issues
As an experienced and qualified project manager and business analyst, I understand how crucial it is to have a solid project plan in place. My approach involves detailed conception, delivery and evaluation planning that ensures successful project outcomes. Throughout the entire process, I am adept at flagging risks and issues, providing coherent descriptions and judgements on these and advising CEOs accordingly.
“I've never met anyone quite like Liz who has this ability to make connections between things that seemingly don't make any sense.”
Emma, Director