Marcus Jones
Marcus Jones
About Marcus...
Marcus Jones is the Past National President of Round Table Great Britain and Ireland, a proud member of 41 Club, a motivational speaker, adventurer and mentor to start up projects, new business, third sector charities & trustee to local and national groups.
He works in partnership with all supporting organisations of "The Round Table Family of Clubs" and related organisation such as Anthony Nolan, CALM, PTSD, NCVO, Princess Trust & most recently The Frank Bruno Foundation. Marcus recently announced his adventurous wellbeing project www.doingextraordinarythings.co.uk supported by the work he started in 2015 through The Links Foundation for Mental Health Issues. Delighted in encouraging all generations to talk openly around mental health whilst delivering projects that will inspiring future generations of young people to use their personal qualities and skills to Adopt, Adapt and Improve their local communities.
At the same time Marcus is continuing his support to develop a world leading social club for men aged 18 to 45, whilst putting community at the heart of the matter for local businesses. Continuing work includes the journey of New Horizons through membership of 41Club Nationally & Internationally via creation of www.41ClubConnects.co.uk, a project developed because of the impact of Covid19 on society.
Born in West Wales and now living in Nottingham, Marcus is supported in his duties by his partner Jane. Being very passionate about Mentoring, Rugby, Volunteer Sector and especially The Round Table Family, he loves a challenge and is on a mission to harness the skills of the youth for the good of their local communities and to promote friendship across frontiers. You will find him somewhere influencing people from all around the world for positive change. Challenges include his new project taking ten guys to Everest Base Camp in 2021.
The day job finds Marcus as the highly successful Leader & Head of Business of Jaguar Land Rover within the East Midlands, demonstrating over 22 years working with JLR in the automotive retail sector and over 35 years in the retail & people development Industry. He is described by many as a "transformational strategic leader", both of business and within investment of people. His passion for the development of community organisations such as Round Table, Nottingham Rugby Academy, Nottingham Education Academy, Local Government Think Tanks and "The Links Foundation for Mental Health" is clear for all to see. When asked to describe the work he has engaged within during his time in Round Table and the volunteer sector, he will always declare enthusiastically members of organisations such as 41Club & Round Table are “Ordinary Guys Doing Extraordinary Things” side by side with local volunteers working hard to improve our local communities, sharing fun and fellowship whilst at the same time seizing thousands of unique opportunities to experience exciting new activities, new situations and new people. The Round Table Family and volunteering is life changing!
With a clear focus in life to support others, Marcus is developing ideas & beliefs such as empowering individuals to do more in life and improve their wellbeing through the experiences with New Horizons and a view to do more in life through positive connections. Known for a "man with a plan" as described by international businessman & entrepreneur John Thorsson, who states "Marcus uses an approach to projects that has three principles", "Structure, Process & People" to gain results. Today he talks about engaging, encouraging and empowering the future generation of society through mentoring, when he walks in the room everyone listens”.
This website is dedicated to the projects that Marcus has engaged in and his current new projects that get to the heart of the matter in today’s society. Reach out to him and he will open doors and help you influence others.
"Engage, Educate & Encourage a new generation through support and work that creates belief in the future”- Marcus Jones
Bringing People Together
Bringing People Together
So what does it mean?
Using his 35 years of business knowledge, determination and understanding of the how to create great teams. Marcus has a very clear and direct approach to building an organisation for the future with growth & stability in mind.
“Bringing People Together” is a very simple framework of the plan for the future through his work within organisations such as Jaguar Land Rover, The Round Table Family of Clubs Internationally, The Links Foundation, Nottingham Rugby Academy, The Frank Bruno Foundation, Dementia UK and many Local, National & International projects. A positive approach & attitude towards the future with a “can do” application through clear processes.
Known for being relentless and a “Man with a Plan” or those famous words of his “I have an idea”, Marcus is very clear that achieving the great things in life can only be done as a collective group of people. He can demonstrate groups of ordinary teams that have achieved the extraordinary.
There are great projects planned this coming year to support the members and “Bringing People Together” will be at the heart of everything. Climbing Everest Base Camp is just one of these amazing projects that will support so many individuals.
Here are just some of the projects planned and executed over the last five years;
•Introduction of new communications digital channels such as www.41ClubConnects.co.uk and marketing approaches through branding strategies.
•Launch of increased sources of introduction, with the creation of feeder clubs or sources for employment or membership groups.
•Creation of strategy plans for volunteer groups, member organisations and senior leadership.
•Produced and deliver new style sales approach techniques that form a new consultative approach to a new generation of customer.
•Inspire groups through his leadership workshops that tell his story from ordinary to extraordinary through a positive belief system.
•Introduction of member benefits programmes through new streams.
•Membership/Charity/Fundraising/ Talent spotting support events.
•Review business ethos and DNA to understand personality traits for recruitment for future successes and retention.
•Ongoing feedback loops for organisation to form business data.
Outside of Round Table Marcus has worked with new groups to support their development plans and create opportunities for success, those project listed but non exhaustive are; Nottingham Rugby Academy, The Links Foundation, NCVO, Anthony Nolan-Marrow Groups, Round Table Business Club Ltd and a new projects launched in 2018 that surrounds the growing concern of mental health in young people with the creation of a new foundation "The Links Foundation" which supports other amazing projects.
Building new strategies & communication channels for organisations, local businesses and International organisations over a ten year period. recognising individuals THROUGH NEW PROJECTS & ADVENTURES;
“2020 to 2025 Plan covers three areas:
Driven Engagement – a comprehensive plan to communicate & influence individuals around the world, through digital events and face to face workshops that influence volunteers and areas of business that support young people within mental health & wellbeing awareness. Thus allowing for real supportive measures that benefit existing team members and the long term strategy of the organisation.
Influencer Partnerships – Bringing businesses closer to organisations and individuals. Partnerships that will give the real benefits for all the members of organisations such as The Round Table Family of Clubs, Nottingham Rugby, and other volunteer groups. A clear strategy to help others, whilst opening doors for Individuals and Businesses.
Creating Growth Channels– A clear strategy to take control of the future by shaping clear links to business, think tanks, driven individuals, educational groups to create a defined approach for development and for all ages. A clear and direct approach to planning future successes of the communities of Great Britain & Ireland through think tank groups.
My vision is to ensure that all organisations/individuals thrive and becomes a generational, diverse, Inclusive and represent the changing face of Great Britain & Ireland.
Included in the recent work for volunteer organisations combined demographic reports, external and internal reviews, strategic sessions with stakeholders, regional training, implementation of project planning for the PLC, brand reviews, supported by a piece of work that created engagement, education & empowerment for its members.”
News & Events
News & Events
Follow Marcus On:
Latest Blog
Marcus discusses subjects that go at the heart of our communities.
Latest Vlog
View all Marcus' videos at his channel on YouTube OR follow on @PPresidentRTBI or The Links Foundation channel that targets mental health.
The Biggest Wish was a celebration of 30 years with the the members of Round Table, the brainchild of Marcus, it was the most audacious plan in recent years attracting over 2000 attendees, watch the video and be inspired.
A celebration of the work that took place during 2015/2016 when Marcus had the honour of representing the members of Round Table Great Britain & Ireland as National President.
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Continued Friendships
41 Club members are Ex Tablers, part of world wide movement of like minded men. Up and down the country we have thousands of members who are enjoying the social benefits of continued friendships and seek new horizons along the journey of life, we engage with our communities. we encourage and engage with members of "The Round Table Family of Clubs" world wide, building new friendships through international travel.
"Most of all we continue our journey through new experiences. We Engage,Encourage & Educate- its in our DNA."
Whether you're into community volunteering, off roading adventures, a simple game of golf or just a few beers down the local with guys.
Each local 41 Club organises its own events. These vary from club to club, ranging from activities locally, regionally and nationally, like car rallies, beer festivals, National Sporting weekend and International trips that simply show you places through the power of our world wide organisation.
We understand our communities and what it takes to make things happen, we put something back and make a real difference. Sound good?
Come and Join the guys
Click Here for your nearest 41 Club and come and see for yourself.
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The largest voluntary organisation for young men in the world.
Up and down the country we have thousands of members who are enjoying the social benefits of Round Table, building new friendship groups, building new contacts, having fun and working together to support local communities.
Whether you're into paintballing, offroading, a simple game of football or just a few beers down the local.
Each local Round Table organises its own community events. These vary from club to club, ranging from carnivals and bonfires for tens of thousands of people, to fun runs, beer festivals and barbeques.
We get involved in our local communities, we put something back and make a real difference. Sound good?
Click Here for your nearest Round Table and come and see for yourself.
