Cassandra Richardson
Sector Skills & Creative and Digital Asf Manager @Doncaster Council
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WORK HISTORY
Sector Skills & Creative and Digital Asf Manager @Doncaster Council
Doncaster, GB
I am responsible for managing two distinct areas within Doncaster Skills Hub adult education and skills portfolio: Sector‑wide skills development and the Creative and Digital Adult Skills Fund (ASF) programme. My role combines strategic programme oversight, subcontractor and procurement management, inclusive of operational leadership to ensure high‑quality, compliant provision that meets local and regional priorities.Core Responsibilities:Sector Skills• Lead the planning, commissioning, and performance management of sector‑skills provision across Doncaster.• Oversee procurement processes, contract award, and ongoing contract management for subcontracted providers.• Ensure all delivery meets Adult Education Budget (AEB) and ASF funding rules, audit requirements, and Doncaster Council standards.• Monitor performance data, learner outcomes, and progression pathways to drive continuous improvement.Creative & Digital • Manage the Creative and Digital ASF programme, ensuring high‑quality curriculum design, delivery, and compliance.• Work with providers and employers to strengthen pathways into creative and digital employment.• Lead quality assurance processes and ensure provision aligns with labour market needs and sector priorities.South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Priorities:Innovation Project “ Bridging the Childcare Gap” • Manage Doncaster’s contribution to the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) AEB and Innovation Programme.• Liaise with SYMCA colleagues to ensure alignment with regional strategy, reporting requirements, and performance expectations.• Line‑manage a team of tutors delivering sector‑skills and creative/digital provision.• Provide leadership, direction, and quality oversight to ensure consistent, learner‑centred delivery.
EDUCATION
Doncaster College University Centre.
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ABOUT CASSANDRA RICHARDSON
Thoughtful, inclusive, and results-oriented, I specialise in designing and delivering impactful programmes that align with regional priorities — from trailblazing skills interventions to strategic fund management.Currently serving as Partnership and Provision Lead, Creative & Digital and Sector Skills Manager at Doncaster Council, I lead high-impact initiatives across the Adult Skills Fund, Economically Inactive Trailblazer, and UK Shared Prosperity Fund. My approach blends data-driven commissioning with inclusive design, ensuring that every programme responds to local needs while advancing wider policy objectives.I’m passionate about frameworks that work — whether that means demystifying procurement, aligning delivery plans with metrics, or ensuring accessibility in every facet of programme design. My strengths lie in structured problem-solving, strategic stakeholder engagement, and turning complexity into clarity.
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