Chris Gibirdi

Skills

Core skills
- KPI delivery and reporting
- Relationship building and development
- Cross‑functional collaboration

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement Skills
- Team Leader and line manager experience
- Influencing senior leaders
- Relationship building (internal & external)

Communication & Strategy Skills
- Strategy development & implementation
- High‑impact presentations (small and large audiences)
- Marketing & recruitment campaigns, including Copywriting

Technical Skills
- Microsoft 365 (advanced)
- AI‑assisted productivity tools
- CRM and data‑tracking systems
- Reporting dashboards

About

I am a highly experienced further education professional and leader with over 11 years’ experience across two large FE providers, specialising in School Liaison, Admissions and Marketing. I have a proven track record of developing and leading recruitment strategies that have delivered increased applications and enrolments in every year I have worked within School Liaison, consistently meeting and exceeding targets. I have successfully led teams, managed complex recruitment activity, and built a substantial and trusted network of school and careers contacts. My work is underpinned by a strong understanding of the FE landscape, a strategic and analytical approach to recruitment, and a commitment to widening participation and learner progression.