Ieva Griauslyte

Managing a Department of 80+ employees with varied stakeholders, projects and mission goals. Took the initiative to be the first to implement Agile frameworks and MBA leadership ideas, formed by the private sector and adapted into government strategy. Introduced Lean practices for accelerating deliveries, with a structured flat support system to achieving challenging business objectives. All while inspiring and nurturing future leaders and specialists.

London Ukrainian refugees Project. Created action plans, procedures and collaborated with local communities, employers, schools, accommodation and government departments to help Ukrainians best integrate in these unique circumstances.

Managing 3 teams of 40+ employees with a clear mission of opening a brand new office to better support the local community. Building up, training and managing my new teams. Property management; leasing, contractors, emergency action plans, risk assessment, office directive.

Analysing market growth and forming action plans to be used by London JobCentres to place youth into sustainable employment. Led multiple cross-functional teams across ensuring clear, persuasive, and enthusiastic dialogue for achieving consistently positive outcomes. Successfully choreographed and executed a delicate balance of customer’s varied and unique needs to match them with my teams’ strength and passions, thus surpassing my office’s target of 10,000 job placements by 110%.

In order to protect employees and make sure employers adhere to UK employment law, I was tasked to examine and simplify the law into an understandable guide to be used by my team when conducting employer checks. Fostered productive relationships, enabling seamless project execution and positive outcomes. Oversaw resource allocation for achieving objectives within budget.

Formulated tailored career plans, amplifying performance outcomes. Led conflict resolution efforts, elevating customer service and preventing negative publicity. Training new team members to foster professional growth and operational excellence. Identified and supported vulnerable customers, safeguarding their rights. Implemented responsive strategies, building trust and community rapport. Recognised by senior management for leadership and expansion.

Deployed anti-bullying and suicide prevention policies, fostering a compassionate and secure environment. Delivered one-to-one and group sessions, offering critical support to individuals in vulnerable states and susceptible to self-harm. Created new work and learning opportunities for prisoners to foster better rehabilitation as well as meaningful transferable skills they can use upon release. My program participants achieved 60% reduction in misbehaviour whilst in custody and zero reoffenses post-release.