Peter Smith - Director, Real Purpose

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Work Background

Real PurposeDirector

Jan. 2024Leicestershire, England, United KingdomAt Real Purpose, we're dedicated to helping individuals discover meaningful opportunities tailored to their skills and aspirations, supporting their journey towards recovery. Our holistic approach empowers people to find purpose through employment, education, or volunteering, providing the support and tools needed for a better future.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS TrustTeam Leader

Apr. 2019 - Jan. 2024Leicester, England, United Kingdom

Aspiro OpportunitiesManaging Director

Dec. 2010 - Oct. 2020East MidlandsAspiro is a not for profit social enterprise delivering end to end employment advice and support across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for adults from disadvantaged groups. We have worked with people who have a lived experience of mental ill health, a learning disability or are recovering from substance misuse. We also delivered a work-related ESF/ ESFA programme for young people who are NEET (not in education, employment or training) in West Leicestershire, as well as wellbeing courses to adults. We worked in partnership on the Mental Health Employment Service with Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.

Solutions PartnershipConsultant & Trainer

May. 2010 - Feb. 2011Leicester, United Kingdom• Providing consultancy, training & business development services, including bid writing. • Mainly working with the not for profit sector in Leicestershire & the East Midlands. • Contracts have included work with local authority funded services, charities and commercial work.

Advance Housing & Support (Work in Progress)Operations Manager

Sep. 2001 - Apr. 2010United KingdomResponsibilities and achievements: • Operational responsibility for managing the performance & delivery of welfare to work contracts up to £2m pa. (Pathways to Work (Berks, Staffs), NDDP (Midlands, South), DWP ESF (Midlands, Berks), Nextstep IAG (Leics, Berks), NRF & WNF (Leicester). • Managing contracts as a sub contractor & prime (supply chain management experience) • Managed 6+ direct reports ie team managers (30+ staff) in up to 16 counties. • Planned and managed budgets (£1m pa) – oversaw managers’ budget responsibilities. • Contract compliance and quality management - achieved DWP FAM (full assurance), ‘outstanding/ low risk’’ DWP Provider Rating (NDDP), ALI (OFSTED) Grade 2 (Nextstep IAG) (2006), Approved DWP Provider Accreditation (2006-10) & Matrix QS (2006/ 2009).