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    Grace Dalley

    Grace Dalley

    Business Consultant & Coach

    York, United Kingdom

    I am a dedicated, motivated and highly skilled professional with experience in the areas of HR, governance, risk management and project management. I am interested in working...Read moreI am a dedicated, motivated and highly skilled professional with experience in the areas of HR, governance, risk management and project management.

    I am interested in working together with SMEs, assessing their business needs and then developing and implementing strategies to improve business performance.

    Area Covered: Yorkshire, Manchester, London


    Work Experience
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    Job Title: Business Coach & Consultant
    Company: Ged & Co.
    Description: Working in partnership with SMEs assessing their business needs, developing and implementing strategies to improve performance.
    From:01/Mar/2011

    Job Title: Governor
    Company: Derwent Federated Schools
    Description: Setting performance targets, approve improvement plans, monitor performance, approve annual budget, member of the Marketing Sub-Group, Chair of Premises & Safety Committee
    From:01/Sep/2010

    Job Title: Company Secretary
    Company: Yorkshire Housing
    Description: • Oversaw the governance function, including governance reviews and restructures, establishment of Nominations Committee. Investigated complaints against non-executive directors (NED). Delivered training to Board and Committee members, participated in Board Away Days and Board Information Days
    • Audit and risk – responsible for the appointment of internal auditors, development of the internal audit strategy and the annual audit plan. Managed the risk management framework. Devolved risk register to senior managers, assessed strategic and operational risks; prepared and presented quarterly risk report to Audit Risk Committee
    • Health and Safety – instrumental in embedding a health and safety culture, developed and monitored health and safety action plan, established a Joint Health and Safety Consultation Group.
    • Project Management/programme management - influential in developing and implementing project management methodology. Led on Programme Management and corporate projects.
    From:01/Feb/2009 To:01/Mar/2011

    Job Title: Business Services Director
    Company: Yorkshire Housing
    Description: • Led human resources, learning and development, IT, Marketing and Governance functions
    • Developed HR and Marketing strategies. Attained Investors in People. Led on HR Change Management Projects – including organisation restructure and TUPE. Improved accuracy of payroll function within three months, introduced process and procedures for managing the HR function and introduced KPI information to managers. HR support to staff and management - eg employee relations (grievances), performance management (disciplinary and capability), restructuring, policy development and review
    • Drafted and presented strategies, policies and reports to Board and Committees;
    • Led on development and implementation of corporate intranet
    • Participated in the development of the three year Corporate Plan
    • Effectively managed Business Services Budget of £2m
    From:01/Aug/2003 To:01/Feb/2009

    Job Title: Head of Corporate Services
    Company: Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
    Description: • Established the Corporate Services Team – Finance, IT, HR and health and safety functions
    • Developed HR Handbook, HR policies and procedures, advised managers and directors on HR matters, introduced reward system
    • Drafted and presented reports to the Board and Finance and Audit Committee; arranged and attended AGM;
    • Advised others on Memorandum and Articles of Association; liaised with solicitors and accountants as necessary.
    • Developed and implemented financial procedures
    • Managed external audit process
    • Analysed monthly accounts, prepared and presented financial position to Finance & Audit Committee
    From:01/May/1999 To:01/Jul/2003

    Job Title: Business Manager
    Company: Energy for Sustainable Development
    Description: Led Accounts, IT and Administration Departments

    Prepared management accounts, analysed cash flow, raised interim invoices, prepared financial statements

    Drafted job descriptions and contracts of employment,

    Recruited and appraised staff

    Managed company pension scheme

    Company Secretary

    Drafted personnel procedures

    Managed IT and IS system

    Managed office security
    From:01/Jun/1996 To:01/May/1999

    Job Title: Office Manager
    Company: CMAI Europe
    Description: Prepared accounts to Trial Balance, profit and loss and balance sheet
    Prepared payroll
    Recruited and supervised administration staff
    Managed installation and maintenance of WAN/LAN network
    Responsible for Network Administration Duties
    Developed and Maintained Customer Database
    Prepared budgets and cash flow forecasts for head office
    Chased debtors
    From:01/Mar/1989 To:01/Aug/1996



    Education
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    Degree: Foundation
    Field of Study: Prince2
    University / College: PRINCE
    From:01/Jan/2010 To:01/Jan/2010

    Degree: MCIPD
    Field of Study: Personnel Development
    University / College: Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
    From:01/Jan/2006 To:01/Jan/2009

    Degree: MBA
    University / College: University of Bath
    From:01/Jan/1997 To:01/Jan/2000

    Degree: BSc
    Field of Study: Economics & Management
    University / College: University of London
    From:01/Jan/1992 To:01/Jan/1995

    Field of Study: 5 GCSEs & 4 O Levels
    University / College: William Morris
    From:01/Jan/1979 To:01/Jan/1983

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