Tim Ward - Board Advisor, Experienced Executive and Business Growth Expert, Do and Grow

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Work Background

Various Board Advisor

Jul. 2023RemoteI work with the most aspirational businesses to share my experiences and support business leaders in building strategies for growth. Helping to turn aspirations into delivered reality.

DoandGrow.coDirector of Market Strategy

Jul. 2023RemoteDelivering a range of interesting tech projects including business support apps, information management systems, tools for educators, matching solutions and a whole lot more.

OPPORTUNIGlobal CEO and Co-Founder

Mar. 2020 - Jul. 2023GlobalOpportuni was a revolution in tender sourcing, winning, delivery, data, and analytics. Harnessing the potential of the latest technology utilising AI, Smart Bots, and Machine Learning to ensure that the most suitable tender opportunities are delivered directly to companies who can win them. We provided a complete toolkit to make contracts not just easy to find but to bid for, win and deliver.

VariousSmall time investor

Jan. 2020 - Jun. 2022GlobalI make early stage investments in good ideas including: What3Words Moneybox Chip TipJar Housey ActiPH Water CatchApp And more. Had my first successful exit in 2021 holding tight for the next.

Young Enterprise UKBoard Member - Tees Valley

Mar. 2016 - Mar. 2017Supporting young people to develop entrepreneurial skills. Board member supporting strategy and direction.

Newcastle CollegeDirector of Business Development- Interim, part time

Jan. 2016 - Apr. 2016Newcastle upon Tyne, United KingdomLeading on Business Development activities supporting establishment of a team, processes and growth strategy.

MUSICvCANCERFunding Development Manager- Volunteer

Feb. 2015 - Oct. 2017Supporting a great charity to raise much needed fund for cancer prevention, early screening and treatment.

PublicCoAssociate Director

Jul. 2014 - Oct. 2015PublicCo is a consultancy practice dedicated to driving the very highest standards in public service design and delivery, globally. PublicCo hand pick sector experts to deliver services across sectors including welfare to work, training, education, skills, economic development and justice. Supporting organisational progress; securing of new business through bids, research and consultancy; supporting increased organisational performance.

Bid and Research DevelopmentManaging Director

Oct. 2013 - Jan. 2023Cleveland, United KingdomBid consultancy I established in 2013. The business had many successful years. Transitioned out of the business due to the emergence and success of OPPORTUNI. BRD grew significantly year on year becoming a scale up business achieving in excess of 20% year on year growth. We won in excess of £20 Billion worth of contracts for our customers ranging from micro businesses to large corporates.

RathboneBusiness Development and Fundraising Manager

Feb. 2013 - Sep. 2013NationalAlongside my role at NCG I also managed the Business Development and Fundraising Team for one of the company divisions. Rathbone are a national youth charity with a turnover of ~£30m. Rathbone support the most disadvantaged young people in to employment, education or training providing “positive life choices for young people” • Implementing a fundraising strategy which links with marketing activity to maximise outcomes; • Successfully securing £120k+ through fundraising activity in an 8 month period; • Bidding for an securing funding and grants to support, innovation, delivery pilot schemes and research; and • Managing a team of Fundraising professionals.

Newcastle College GroupBid Team Manager

Oct. 2012 - Oct. 2013NationalLeading a highly successful Business Development Team to drive the growth of NCG and its 5 divisions with an annual turnover in excess of £192m; •Managing a team of experienced and Senior Business Development professionals; •Close interface with divisional MD’s, SMT and Group Executive board to advise upon business growth strategy, direction and opportunities.

Cleveland Fire BrigadeMarketing & Sales Advisor

Nov. 2011 - Oct. 2012Cleveland, United KingdomLeading all Sales & Marketing, Proposal and Submission activity within Cleveland Fire Brigades Community Interest Company the first Brigade in the country to take up the right to trade established. Surplus revenue from commercial activities offsetting Government austerity measures, reinvested into the achievement of social aims; improving safety and quality of life on Teesside. •Won multi million pound Emergency Response contract •Bid writing; Producing Tender and funding proposals •Developing and successfully establishing the brand nationally and internationally

Working LinksBusiness Development Analyst

Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2011National RoleDeveloping and progressing opportunities for business growth and expansion, ensuring infrastructure is in place; support company growth to its potential and diversify our range of business specialisms. 2010 - 2011 Bid Team Secondment (part time) 2010 – 2011 Graduate Manager for the North West of England 2009 – 2010 CCC Advisor

Alpha Plus ArchitectsArchitects Assistant / Project Manager

Aug. 2008 - Aug. 2009Darlington, United KingdomWorking as part of a busy 3 man Architects practice managing the design and build of a range of on-going ecclesiastical, community and residential construction projects up value of £3m and bidding to win new commissions.

ASP AssociatesSurveying Assistant

Aug. 2004 - Feb. 2005Cleveland, United Kingdom

Various Construction PositionsVarious

Jan. 2000 - Dec. 2008