Nathan Matley

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ABOUT NATHAN MATLEY

I have been working in the leisure sector (including both the local authority and leisure trust) for the last 27 years, and presently have responsibility for the delivery of large strategic projects and partnership delivery across the borough of Rochdale.I consider myself extremely lucky to have had the opportunity to experience firsthand a wide range of leisure operations, capital developments, and strategic programmes, and I consider myself an astute, time-served all-rounder with a wealth of knowledge across the sector. I am comfortable working in a strategic environment and at director level and rise to the challenges thrown my way. I am not afraid to face up to challenging projects (both political and financial), and I pride myself on delivering to the highest standards and finding solutions to complex situationsI am an experienced senior leader and am currently tasked with delivering key capital and strategic projects. These exciting projects aim to diversify the current offer and will link up a number of key strategic areas, including physical activity, health and wellbeing, tourism, and nature.I am lucky to have developed a wide knowledge base and skillset, which includes:Marketing and business development Commercial/Financial Planning experience Proven project management skillsExperience of large capital programmesProduction of detailed business cases/projects Proven track record of business planning and success. Proven track record of building relationships and delivering results Strong written and oral communication skills; including the ability to articulate ideas clearly and appropriately influence others Strong analytical skills, including strong data and financial analysis skills Expert IT skills across a range of software -\'an IT techie\'Ability to deal with ambiguity and change Strong Leaderships skills Strategic awareness Experience of growing business in terms of bottom line, participation rates and funding.My \'Yorkshire blood\' means I pay close attention to financial performance, both in efficiency savings and in income generation!Specialities: budgeting, project management, business plans, culture change, contract management, customer relations, event management, financial reporting, forecasting, marketing, presentation skills, procurement, reports writing, health and safety, business acumen, systems and processes, data protection, resale, diplomacy.