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I am David Allbutt, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with over 25 years of experience across education leadership, project management, and people-centred services. Today I run two client-focused businesses as a celebrant and a photographer, delivering weddings, events, and life ceremonies. I also offer professional public speaking in high-pressure, emotionally significant settings, and I handle every part of the client journey from consultation to delivery and follow-up with warmth, clarity, and calm organisation. My background spans directing inclusion and safeguarding in schools to multi-agency collaboration with social care and CAMHS. I hold a Celebrant & Public Speaking Diploma, photography qualifications, and an APMP project management qualification. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and I’m committed to diverse communities, strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring memorable experiences for clients.…I am David Allbutt, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with over 25 years of experience across education leadership, project management, and people-centred services. Today I run two client-focused businesses as a celebrant and a photographer, delivering weddings, events, and life ceremonies. I also offer professional public speaking in high-pressure, emotionally significant settings, and I handle every part of the client journey from consultation to delivery and follow-up with warmth, clarity, and calm organisation. My background spans directing inclusion and safeguarding in schools to multi-agency collaboration with social care and CAMHS. I hold a Celebrant & Public Speaking Diploma, photography qualifications, and an APMP project management qualification. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and I’m committed to diverse communities, strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring memorable experiences for clients.

David Allbutt

Photographer, Director of Photography, Presenter, +2

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I am David Allbutt, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with over 25 years of experience across education leadership, project management, and people-centred services. Today I run two client-focused businesses as a celebrant and a photographer, delivering weddings, events, and life ceremonies. I also offer professional public speaking in high-pressure, emotionally significant settings, and I handle every part of the client journey from consultation to delivery and follow-up with warmth, clarity, and calm organisation. My background spans directing inclusion and safeguarding in schools to multi-agency collaboration with social care and CAMHS. I hold a Celebrant & Public Speaking Diploma, photography qualifications, and an APMP project management qualification. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and I’m committed to diverse communities, strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring memorable experiences for clients.…I am David Allbutt, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with over 25 years of experience across education leadership, project management, and people-centred services. Today I run two client-focused businesses as a celebrant and a photographer, delivering weddings, events, and life ceremonies. I also offer professional public speaking in high-pressure, emotionally significant settings, and I handle every part of the client journey from consultation to delivery and follow-up with warmth, clarity, and calm organisation. My background spans directing inclusion and safeguarding in schools to multi-agency collaboration with social care and CAMHS. I hold a Celebrant & Public Speaking Diploma, photography qualifications, and an APMP project management qualification. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and I’m committed to diverse communities, strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring memorable experiences for clients.

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I am David Allbutt, based in Manchester, United Kingdom, with over 25 years of experience across education leadership, project management, and people-centred services. Today I run two client-focused businesses as a celebrant and a photographer, delivering weddings, events, and life ceremonies. I also offer professional public speaking in high-pressure, emotionally significant settings, and I handle every part of the client journey from consultation to delivery and follow-up with warmth, clarity, and calm organisation.

My background spans directing inclusion and safeguarding in schools to multi-agency collaboration with social care and CAMHS. I hold a Celebrant & Public Speaking Diploma, photography qualifications, and an APMP project management qualification. I’m proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, and I’m committed to diverse communities, strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring memorable experiences for clients.

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Work Experience

Celebrant & Public Speaking Professional at David Allbutt Ceremonies

November 1, 2023 - Present

Operate as a professional celebrant delivering weddings and life ceremonies; manage the full client journey from consultation through planning, delivery and follow-up; provide public speaking services in high-pressure, emotionally significant settings; produce written, visual and printed materials using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva; coordinate schedules and event logistics; manage marketing and client communications independently.

Ceremonies Celebrant at David Allbutt Ceremonies

November 1, 2023 - Present

Operate two client-focused businesses delivering weddings, events, and life ceremonies. Manage the full client journey, from consultation and planning through to delivery and follow-up. Deliver professional public speaking services in high-pressure, emotionally significant settings. Produce written, visual, and printed materials using Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. Coordinate schedules, bookings, and event logistics, maintaining high professional standards. Manage marketing, digital presence, and client communications independently.

Photographer at David Allbutt Photography

September 1, 2019 - Present

Deliver photography services for weddings and events, manage client relationships, plan shoots, deliver final images, and support marketing and communications for the business.

Director of Inclusion / SENCO at Manchester Health Academy

January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2019

Held whole-school responsibility for Special Educational Needs and off-site provision. Line-managed a multidisciplinary team of approximately 25 staff. Led multi-agency meetings with social care, CAMHS, and external professionals. Oversaw safeguarding, admissions, and complex pastoral cases. Provided strategic leadership to improve inclusion, support, and access across the school.

Career Break

January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016

Period of travel and professional reflection, returning with a renewed focus on people-centred and creative professional work.

Vice Principal at Manchester Enterprise Academy

September 1, 2010 - April 1, 2014

Senior leadership team member with responsibility for inclusion, behaviour, and attendance. Led project management initiatives and staff development programmes. Contributed to curriculum development and organisational improvement. Supported school leadership through periods of change and development.

Assistant Vice Principal at Parklands High School

July 1, 2007 - September 1, 2010

Led inclusion and additional needs provision. Line-managed staff and supported whole-school pastoral systems. Worked closely with external agencies to support students with complex needs.

Special Educational Needs & Teaching Roles at Various Schools & Local Authority

January 1, 1994 - January 1, 2007

Delivered teaching across KS3, KS4, and KS5; held responsibility for SEND, behaviour, attendance, and departmental leadership; supported students with complex emotional and educational needs; worked collaboratively with multi-agency teams including education psychology and social care.

SEN & Teaching Roles at Various Schools & Local Authority

January 1, 1994 - December 31, 2007

Delivered teaching across KS3, KS4, and KS5. Held responsibility for SEND, behaviour, attendance, and departmental leadership. Worked with multi-agency teams including education psychology and social care.