Helen Harms
@helenharms
Experienced charity sector leader with a strong management background.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with over ten years of experience in the charity sector, including seven years in senior management roles such as Chief Executive Officer and Operations Manager. My journey began with a 2:1 Law Degree from Cardiff University, which laid the foundation for my extensive career in legal publishing before transitioning to charity management.
Throughout my career, I have successfully overseen various aspects of charity operations, including financial management, fundraising strategies, and volunteer recruitment. My role as Chief Executive Officer at Ottery Help Scheme involved managing a team of six staff and 120 volunteers, where I developed new service areas and ensured legal compliance. I am passionate about creating impactful community programs and have a proven track record of securing funding through grant applications and strategic partnerships.
As I seek new opportunities, I am eager to leverage my skills in a dynamic organization that values community engagement and innovative solutions. I am committed to fostering a collaborative environment and driving operational improvements to enhance service delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Manager of Volunteer Operations
Vision Care for Homeless People
Dec 2022 - Present (2 years 7 months)
Oversaw recruitment, training, development, and retention of over 100 volunteers across the country. Ensured NHS contract compliance and managed operational policy and procedure.
Marketing Executive
Medical & General Marketing Executive IFA
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 3 months)
Assisted with general marketing, including website design, content management, brochure compilation, and social media management. Managed client and stakeholder communication.
Chief Executive Officer
Ottery Help Scheme
Mar 2015 - Present (10 years 4 months)
Managed overall charity operations, including financial oversight, fundraising strategy, and grant applications. Developed new service areas and managed staff and volunteers.
Fundraiser and Project Manager
The Byes Pre-School
Mar 2014 - Present (11 years 4 months)
Liaised with local councils and planning teams for project development and secured £32,000 in grants. Coordinated project implementation, including community engagement and material procurement.
Chairperson
The Byes Pre-School
Apr 2012 - Present (13 years 3 months)
Analyzed finances, created budget forecasts, and secured a maximum sustainability grant. Led a rebrand to a forestry pre-school, including staff retraining and new website design.
Employment Law Author
Thomson Reuters
Oct 2008 - Present (16 years 9 months)
Researched, wrote, and updated content for an employment law website and managed a bank of freelance authors. Coordinated and developed a monthly newsletter.
Senior Legal Web Content Editor
Thomson Reuters
Feb 2007 - Present (18 years 5 months)
Deputized for managerial duties and managed freelancers. Led project management initiatives for development.
Legal Web Content Editor
Thomson Reuters
Jun 2005 - Present (20 years 1 month)
Maintained and updated the FSA Handbook Online and commissioned and edited content. Managed monthly CD and looseleaf publications.
Assistant Personnel Officer
Devon County Council
Sep 2004 - Present (20 years 10 months)
Advised schools on HR policy and procedure and provided HR helpline advice. Conducted on-site school visits for HR consultancy.
Sports Development Administrator
Devon County Council
Mar 2004 - Present (21 years 4 months)
Created marketing scripts and updated event databases. Handled client queries, bookings, and office stock replenishment.
Senior Legal Online Editor
LexisNexis
Jan 2003 - Present (22 years 6 months)
Managed five legal websites, wrote and updated content, and managed freelancers. Conducted consumer and content research and liaised with in-house teams.
Legal Editor
Butterworths Tolley
Jan 2001 - Present (24 years 6 months)
Managed employment law website, monthly newsletter, and quarterly looseleaf and immigration journal. Researched and updated content, commissioned authors, and wrote case reports.
Assistant Legal Editor
Butterworths Tolley
Jan 2000 - Present (25 years 6 months)
Commissioned legal articles and wrote content for website, looseleafs, newsletter, and journals. Proof-read content and liaised with typesetters, printers, and authors.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Clyst Vale Community College
GCSEs, General Studies
Achieved 9 GCSEs, including Maths and English, at Clyst Vale Community College. Completed studies between 1988 and 1993.
Exeter College
A-Levels, Humanities and Social Sciences
Grade: English Literature - A, Sociology - A, Media Communication - B
Completed A-Levels in English Literature (A), Sociology (A), and Media Communication (B) at Exeter College. Studied from 1993 to 1995.
CUCardiff University
LLB Hons, Law
Grade: 2:1
Obtained a 2:1 Law Degree from Cardiff University. Completed the program between 1996 and 1999.
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