Spark!
Rachel McAdam is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in partnership development and fundraising. Currently serving as the Head of Partnerships at Spark! since February 2013, Rachel strategically collaborates with corporate partners to create innovative projects aimed at preparing young people for the workforce, while also maintaining strong long-term partnerships. Previously, Rachel held the position of Fundraising Manager at Spark!, focusing on activities that build student confidence and aspirations for life after school. Prior roles include Sales Manager for Europe at MICROPATENT (U.K.) LLC, where Rachel sold patent databases, and Sales Executive at Nielsen BookData Limited, facilitating sales of bibliographic data tools across Europe, Southern Africa, and Australasia. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in European Studies from the University of Bradford and studied Political Science and Government at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München.
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Spark!
Working to ensure all young people are ready, equipped, motivated & able to enter the world of work. We support the preparation of young people for adult and working life. We create and manage high quality work experience opportunities, inspiring career mentoring and meaningful employment engagement opportunities. Our work helps to raise the achievement of young people, improve their employability, and support stable education to employment transitions.