James Thomas

PERSONAL STATEMENT:

I have over 20 years of experience in the Training, Social Value & Careers Sectors - training, advising and developing businesses and a diverse array of people: from professional adults, to the long-term unemployed, from school, college and university students, to young people who are NEET, ex-offenders and individuals from underrepresented groups. I have a passion for and expertise in working with people & local communities.

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

• Various Awards for being the highest performer and consistently overachieving targets
• Youth Worker & Mentor delivering Creative Writing Courses to school students
• Supported thousands of people into sustainable work and Apprenticeships 
• IAG Level 4 - NVQ Information Advice & Guidance
• PTTLS Level 4 - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector QCF
• Certificated Trainer and course content writer
• Supported over 2000 businesses to achieve their Social Value/CSR targets
• PRINCE2 Project Management qualified
• Experienced Public Speaker – Interviewed by the BBC
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office packages, including digital & social media 
• Risk Assessment Certified & DBS checked
• Published Author & Charity Worker

I have over 20 years of experience in the Training, Social Value & Careers Sectors - training, advising and developing businesses and a diverse array of people: from professional adults, to the long-term unemployed, from school, college and university students, to young people who are NEET, ex-offenders and individuals from underrepresented groups. I have a passion for and expertise in working with people & local communities

PRINCE2 – Project Management 

(Foundation + Practitioner)

PTTLS Level 4 - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector QCF

IAG Level 4 - NVQ Information Advice & Guidance 

Dealing with Challenging People Using Emotional Intelligence – Certificate

Introduction to Trainer Skills

- City & Guilds 7300

Site Management Safety Training Scheme

(SMSTS)

NCFE Certificate in Equality and Diversity – LEVEL 2

NLP Introduction Diploma

Child Protection Awareness

Managing & Influencing Staff 

- Certificate

Risk Assessment Certificate

Dealing with Conflict

Equal Opportunities Certificate