Matt Bedford
About Matt Bedford
Matt Bedford is a Community Partnership Executive at Maximus, focusing on creating a Community Partnership Network to support long-term unemployed individuals in Leeds, Wakefield, and South Yorkshire.
Current Role as Community Partnership Executive at Maximus
Since 2021, Matt Bedford has been serving as a Community Partnership Executive at Maximus in Leeds, England, United Kingdom. In his role, he focuses on building and nurturing a Community Partnership Network across Leeds, Wakefield, and South Yorkshire. One of his key responsibilities involves integrating support from the public, private, and voluntary sectors to provide comprehensive aid to long-term unemployed individuals. His work is central to the RESTART Scheme, which aims to address issues brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, long-term unemployment, and overall physical and mental wellbeing through community collaboration.
Previous Role as Employment Advisor at Reed in Partnership
From 2019 to 2021, Matt Bedford was an Employment Advisor at Reed in Partnership, based in Wakefield, United Kingdom. During his tenure, he worked on initiatives that aimed to help individuals secure employment opportunities. His responsibilities included offering career guidance, resume building, and job placement support to those seeking employment. This role also involved close collaboration with employers to understand their hiring needs and match them with suitable candidates.
Career Journey and Experience
Matt Bedford has accumulated diverse experience across various roles and industries. Prior to his current position, he served as Senior Account Manager at Astute Capital PLC from 2018 to 2019 in Leeds, West Yorkshire. He also worked as a Pension Income Specialist at Age Partnership for 6 months in 2018, and as an Asset Management Specialist at Lombard from 2017 to 2018. Matt began his career in inbound sales, working as an Inbound Sales Specialist at Vodafone from 2015 to 2017 in Manvers, England. Each role has equipped him with a broad skill set in community engagement, account management, and sales.
Educational Background
Matt Bedford has a solid educational foundation that spans various disciplines. He studied at Wickersley School & Sports College and achieved his GCSEs from 2005 to 2010. He then pursued a course in Design and Applied Arts at Rotherham College of Arts & Technology from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, Matt achieved a qualification in Music Production from Redtape Recording Studio in 2014. This diverse educational background has provided him with a rich skill set that supports his professional roles.
Involvement in RESTART Scheme
In his current role at Maximus, Matt Bedford is heavily involved in the RESTART Scheme. This initiative focuses on creating a Community Partnership Network aimed at addressing challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The scheme's goals include tackling long-term unemployment and enhancing the physical and mental wellbeing of communities in Leeds, Wakefield, and South Yorkshire. By fostering collaboration between public, private, and voluntary sectors, Matt's work aims to provide holistic support to individuals who have been unemployed for extended periods.