Meeting the people of CAS

Jane Garnham, Interim Chief Executive

“As we approach the autumn CAS has taken a key decision about its future.   The Board at CAS have met in early September and taken the decision to recruit a Chief Executive.  This follows the last four months during which CAS has been exploring merger with other infrastructure bodies in the borough.

CAS is committed to continuing to develop partnership working, collaboration and in working to transform the ways that infrastructure services are delivered in Southwark.

CAS believe that what is now needed is a strong stable steer for the sector as it copes with the continuing changes, both from central government and locally.  I also recognise that the organisation needs greater capacity than the current interim part time role allows.  Recruiting a full time Chief Executive will provide CAS with this increased resource.  CAS is also committed to maintaining high quality service delivery to its members and our October survey will provide you with the opportunity to tell us how we are doing and what you would like to see us concentrating on over the forthcoming year.”

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Seyi Madariola, Deputy Chief Executive

Seyi has worked for Southwark’s CVS for a number of years, originally in an ICT capacity; first as an ICT Officer and then as Head of ICT.  More recently, Seyi is responsible for managing and developing CAS’s ICT infrastructure, back-office systems, and outsourced functions.

Much of his earlier work in developing the ICT infrastructure of voluntary and community sector organisations made him aware of the limitations, in terms of the budgetary constraints, faced by those working in the sector.  In his most recent work and having worked on a number of government-led initiatives, Seyi is aware of the issues and challenges of collaborative working; in particular, identifying, developing, and implementing robust systems to mitigate such issues.

Seyi specialises in managing organisational change; information systems management; infrastructure management; project management; managing complex IT networks; developing and implementing usable ICT systems; and coordinating the delivery of organisational/borough-wide training programmes.

“Having lived in Southwark for over twenty years I’ve witnessed the sector go through many changes; having to overcome a number of very difficult challenges in the process.  I started life in the sector as a volunteer so I’m aware of the value of volunteering and appreciate how rewarding engaging in community work can be.

My experience since then has prepared me for the challenges that lie ahead.  However, I’m as passionate now as I’ve ever been and remain confident that CAS is best placed to support the sector and the wider community to ensure that it continues to thrive and flourish”

Click on a section below to find out about the CAS teams.

The members of the Capacity Building Team are here to support you with your organisational development needs.  In particular, they will assist you by providing sustainability advice and support; advise you on premises related issues; guide and develop your Board of Trustees; and identify and link you into training opportunities in order to develop the skills of your workforce.

Meet the team…

Operations and ICT

The members of the Operations and ICT Team are responsible for managing the delivery of CAS’s internal infrastructure e.g. Finance, Communications/Marketing, Operations, Governance and HR.  The team is also responsible for facilitating the administration of CAS’s loan resource of equipment to community and voluntary sector organisations.

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Policy and Participation

The members of the Policy and Participation Team are here to coordinate and facilitate the Southwark Forum and thematic subgroups, advocating the use of Basecamp – an online collaboration tool; offering a series of easy to digest briefings on key policy developments; and keeping the sector informed by disseminating timely and relevant policy briefings.

Meet the team…