Nicola Cody
About Nicola Cody
Nicola Cody serves as the Area Growth and Development Manager for the Midlands, where she collaborates with the strategic funding team to secure funding for new projects. With a background in various roles within educational and community organizations, she has extensive experience in project management and team leadership.
Current Role at The Scouts
Nicola Cody serves as the Area Growth and Development Manager for the Midlands at The Scouts. In this role, she collaborates with the strategic funding team to identify and secure funding for new projects. She leads a team of development staff to enhance Scouts provision across both East and West Midlands. Since her appointment in 2021, she has focused on ensuring that externally funded projects meet their objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and budgetary constraints.
Previous Experience at The Scouts
Prior to her current role, Nicola worked as a Project Coordinator at The Scouts in Birmingham from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she was responsible for supporting various initiatives and collaborating with local teams to enhance Scouting activities in the region. Her experience in this position laid the groundwork for her subsequent leadership role in growth and development.
Professional Background
Nicola has a diverse professional background, having worked in various roles that emphasize project management and community engagement. She served as a Delivery Assistant Programme Manager at The Challenge for four months in 2016 and held multiple positions at Envision, including Senior Programme Manager and Employee Engagement Coordinator, from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as a Regional Coordinator for Apprenticeships at CIPFA from 2014 to 2016 and as a Learning Support Advisor at Sandwell College from 2012 to 2013.
Education and Qualifications
Nicola Cody studied at the University of Bristol, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Sociology, achieving a classification of 2.1. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation for understanding social dynamics and community development, which are essential in her current role.