Congratulations to Kaneez Fatima MIEP – Our Rising Star

The Belina GRoW Team are delighted to congratulate our colleague, Kaneez Fatima, on being a finalist at the upcoming Quality Professional Awards. Kaneez has been nominated in the category of Rising Star of the Year in recognition of her commitment to her role as Belina’s Compliance Officer and her ‘getting it right first-time’ approach.  Liz Sewell FIEP, Belina GRoW Founder & Director said “Kaneez’s combination of passion, ingenuity and skills has transformed our project, allowing us to deliver better services, report accurately and provide data to make things better.

We have been able to exceed targets on our last four programmes because she has helped us upgrade our approach in real time. Kaneez took a dynamic and engaging programme and gave it the edge of auditable excellence”.

Kaneez came through the GRoW Programme as a participant, as a mum to three children, with English as a second language and 10 years out of the labour market. She went from part-time Engagement Worker to a full-time Head of Compliance in three years. Due to her lived experience, she understands and is passionate about, the needs of our candidates and comes up with innovative solutions that solve problems. She has used her degree in Computer Science to make IT work for us, ensuring compliance across various projects like the Mayor of London’s Parental Employment program and the Leicester Community Investment Fund project. Kaneez’s knack for problem-solving and attention to detail ensured that every compliance requirement was met efficiently.

Her background in Computer Science has proved invaluable in navigating different and sometimes complex IT systems, working collaboratively with funders, fellow team members and participants to ensure all relevant information is collected and is compliant. Colleague Khatera sums up how Kaneez collaborates with the team: “She is exceptional at setting up systems and fixing problems, always making sure our work is top-notch. She’s reliable and gets things done on time, even when it’s tough. When faced with problems, she’s great at finding solutions and isn’t afraid to try new things. Plus, she’s a team player, always working with others to make things better.”

IEP Fellow Kathryn Jellings sums up her impact: “It has been my great delight to work with Kaneez. She particularly stands out for me due to her unerring commitment, positive approach and can-do attitude. She approaches every task, no matter how difficult, with a cheerful disposition and projects confidence in her ability to solve the problem. As a supply chain partner, this has enabled us to work together very effectively and solve any challenge.”

Reflecting on her nomination, Kaneez said, “I am delighted to be nominated for the Rising Star Award. Since joining Belina GRoW I am constantly learning, which is something that is so important to me. Success is not just about individual achievements; it’s about the collective efforts of a team working towards a common goal. I am proud to be part of such an amazing team who are so supportive and dedicated, and this nomination is a testament to our shared commitment to quality and excellence.”

We are so proud of you on your nomination! Your journey serves as an inspiration of the importance of perseverance, resilience, and dedication and we applaud you on your nomination. Good luck!!