Matt Smith

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ABOUT MATT SMITH

I am a highly motivated and committed MSP & Prince 2 qualified Project, Programme & Partnership Manager who has worked in the Private, Public, Education and Voluntary sectors across the rural West Midlands and beyond. Before my current role as Programme Manager for the River Severn Partnership Advanced Wireless Innovation Region, I was Head of Public Procurement and Engagement with Full Fibre Ltd where, among a range of responsibilities, I managed the business\'s public funding bidding and contracts and determined the company\'s build strategy. Prior to that, I was Operations Manager with the Fastershire project; a major government funded programme to bring superfast broadband to rural Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. In a previous role at Advantage West Midlands’ Rural Regeneration Zone I assisted with the formation of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. I have worked in and with a host of organisations across Shropshire and Herefordshire, the Midlands, Gloucestershire and Wales and within the fields of economic and community development. I have skills in the following areas;Project & Programme Management;Managing procurement and recruitment processes;Budget and Contract Management;Presentations and Communications;Developing, Sponsoring and Appraising Funding Bids;Evaluation Planning and Monitoring;Business and Succession Planning and Strategy;Option and Risk Analysis; Market & Competition Analysis;Value for Money Assessments;Economic Impact Assessments;Designing Management and Governance Structures;Planning and Delivering Consultations;Quantitative and Qualitative research;Planning Marketing Strategies and Events; andTraining & Facilitation.