Sarah Parsons Assoc. Cipd

Sarah Parsons Assoc. CIPD has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Sarah currently holds the position of Work Based Learning Quality and Contracts Manager at Cardiff and Vale College since 2022. Before that, Sarah worked as a Learning and Development Consultant at Gower College Swansea from 2020 to 2022. In this role, they demonstrated expertise in aligning learning and development strategy to talent and change management, as well as employer engagement.

Prior to their time at Gower College Swansea, Sarah worked at Bridgend College from 2011 to 2020. Here, they served in various roles including Business Development Manager and Quality Assurance Lead. In their role as Business Development Manager, Sarah managed a sustainable portfolio of accredited commercial and apprenticeship training programs, and also led the Ford Multiskilling project, aimed at upskilling the workforce. As the Quality Assurance Lead, they were responsible for managing center compliance for apprenticeship programs.

Before joining Bridgend College, Sarah worked at Protocol Skills as an Internal Quality Assurer from 2006 to 2011. Sarah 'sresponsibilities included management of learners from various sectors and the delivery of leadership and management, business administration, customer service, and hospitality qualifications.

Sarah's early experience includes working at Carlsberg Group as the National Recruitment and Training Manager from 1994 to 2006.

Overall, Sarah Parsons Assoc. CIPD has a robust background in learning and development, business development, quality assurance, and recruitment and training, thereby showcasing their expertise in the education and management industry.

Sarah Parsons Assoc. CIPD has a diverse education history in various fields. In 2017, they obtained a PRINCE2 APMG certification in Project Management from the University of South Wales. In 2021, they pursued CIPD Qualifications for Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, which they completed in 2022. In 2014 and 2015, Sarah completed a Level 5 coaching and mentoring program at the University of South Wales. Sarah also achieved the Fellow designation in Leadership and Management from the Chartered Management Institute between 2018 and 2019. Additionally, Sarah obtained a Lead Internal Quality Assurer certificate in 2013 and 2014, specializing in 401 402 403, from the University of South Wales. Sarah also completed a Level 4 PtTLLS Teacher Education and Professional Development program in 2014 and 2015. Lastly, Sarah acquired another Fellow distinction in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute between 2019 and 2021.

In terms of additional certifications, Sarah attained the Prince2 certification from APMG International in June 2017. Sarah also obtained the TAQA Level 4 Leading Internal Quality Assurance Systems and Processes certificate from City & Guilds in September 2014. Furthermore, they completed the Level 4 PtTLLS certification from the University of South Wales in June 2014.