1. Gavin Farrar
18 Maple Avenue, Oakworth, Keighley BD22 7HS
Telephone (Home): 01535 647911
Mobile: 07576 109382
Email: gavin.farrar@btinternet.com
Professional Profile
I am a dedicated, dynamic and results-focused learning & development manager with over 12
years’ experience successfully delivering projects in the commercial, industrial, education and
health sectors. Expertise in full system development lifecycle from requirement gathering to design,
testing and deployment. Enjoys leading, managing and motivating teams to perform effectively,
and possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive
working relationships with internal and external parties at all levels. Financially astute with
experience managing and allocating large budgets, manages and prioritises time and resources
effectively to meet deadlines, and adapts quickly to new and changing circumstances. Thrives in
challenging working environments and committed to continuous personal and professional
development. I am progressive in my approach to learning and development and will use the best
delivery method so that targets and expectations are met these would include online portfolio
delivery as well as e learning to reduce down time within the core business.
Objective
Now seeking a challenging learning and development management position making best use of
existing skills and experience whilst enabling further progression through continuous professional
development. I am interested in working with a forward thinking company that is committed to
offering its staff and clients the very best in self-development.
Career Summary
Apr 10 – Date PROJECT, LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Confianza, Keighley
• Responsible for overseeing complete lifecycle of critical projects from inception through to
development and delivery, and providing comprehensive managerial support to those
conducted by the company
• Leading, managing and motivating all team members, ensuring they are highly motivated,
positively engaged and in receipt of the support required to perform effectively including L&D
learning plans
• Producing monthly financial and technical updates for the CEO detailing any known issues and
risks, and writing comprehensive and summarised progress reports
• Tracking activities against the detailed project plans to ensure minimal divergence with
schedules, and updating project plans in line with agreed changes as required
• Consistently meeting or exceeding Key Performance Indicators in alignment with agreed
outcomes
• Managing all financial aspects of projects, including costing, estimating and planning with
optimal accuracy, and addressing, costing and processing any contract variations
• Optimising budgetary use, including identifying the most cost effective suppliers making
effective use of internal and external resources
• Producing comprehensive financial reports, and monitoring actual expenditure versus budget
• Designing, developing and implementing robust business risk management systems
• Organising and facilitating Project Steering / Operating Committee meetings
• Managing quality assurance on SFA and ESF contracts
• Preparing all key project initiation documentation and creating accredited training materials
and courses
• Development of online learning packages for internal and external candidates
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2. May 03 – Mar 11
LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Cellar Project, Shipley
• Responsible for client progress meetings on and off site, cost control, invoicing, variation
claims, invoice payment resolution and conditions of contract. Worked closely with other
departmental managers to promote overall company branding and help create new revenue
avenues within those departments. Created all client training plans and staff CPD plans
• Managed the project team including any subcontractors, and creating an environment of high
performance, cohesion and ensuring full understanding of common objectives
• Delivered key training strategies for hospitality development within the voluntary sector,
reported to stakeholders and awarding bodies on targets and matrix targets
Career Summary Continued
• Provided comprehensive project support for all offsite activities to ensure rapid resolution of
any issues
• Identifying and anticipating potential issues ahead of time, and implementing solutions with
minimal impact of project timeline as efficiently as possible
• Developing learning and development plans and Cpd plans for education and private business
• Sourcing relevant training programs, materials for all learning programs
• Managing all project finances, including monthly financial cost reporting and budgetary reports
• Producing status reports for to document progress to key stakeholders
• Identifying serious issues and areas of concern and escalating them to senior managers as
appropriate
• Ensuring accurate and on time completion of staff and subcontractor timesheets
• Generating Work Packages and Work Instructions, and reviewing and approving all project
documentation
• Ensuring project and program alignment with agreed standards and processes
Education and Qualifications
2015 Level 7 in Project Management
SFEDI
1998
1994
BA in Hospitality and Business Management – 2:1
Huddersfield University
Diploma in Hospitality & Business Studies
Calderdale college
1990 GCSEs including English and Mathematics
Brighouse high school
Professional Qualifications
 Diploma, Business Management
 Practitioner, Change Management
 Licensee Certificate
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3.  Pttls level 3
Key IT Skills
 Proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
Personal Details
Other: Driver; full clean license; First Aid qualified
REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
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