These days the Beadle is both a ceremonial position carrying on a role that is rooted in medieval history, and the outward face of the Company. The role is interpreted variously in modern times, but its basis remains the same: to support the Master, Wardens and the Company of Merchant Taylors’, and to regulate its civic and internal procedure.

Responsible for the facility and it’s management and running of a busy Officersaccommodation with 250 rooms. Managed a team to oversee maintenance and defect rectification, inspect fire equipment and other health and safety aspects. Maintained to extremely high standards. Included high class dining facilities producing high quality meals and overseeing a staff of up to 50 service and civilian personnel to provide this service. • Provided contract monitoring to ensure all areas of Health… Show more Responsible for the facility and it’s management and running of a busy Officersaccommodation with 250 rooms. Managed a team to oversee maintenance and defect rectification, inspect fire equipment and other health and safety aspects. Maintained to extremely high standards. Included high class dining facilities producing high quality meals and overseeing a staff of up to 50 service and civilian personnel to provide this service. • Provided contract monitoring to ensure all areas of Health and Safety measures were adhered to and the highest of standards were reinforced in all areas of the Officers Mess.• Produced superior safety management plans and ensured safe systems of work were adhered to during large events.• Outstanding liaison with contractors to maintain the high standards required. This included the managing customer complaints a satisfactory conclusion.• Ensured the accommodation/building was well maintained, defects identified were reported and rectified in as shorter time as possible. • Highly successful management of a wide variety of functions for over 300 guests. Achieved excellent results when planning the above events.• Managed and produced training plans for junior staff, introduced enhanced training packages, encouraged ongoing personal and professional development. Show less

Responsible as the facility manager/building controller/ health and safety representative for the operation and maintenance of the complex building which included 40 offices, computer systems, sleeping accommodation, kitchen, storage areas and kitchenettes. The complex provided office space for up to 250 personnel.• Successfully oversaw the installation of a new computer system. This project resulted in over 40 UADS, printers and monitors being installed throughout the offices. The… Show more Responsible as the facility manager/building controller/ health and safety representative for the operation and maintenance of the complex building which included 40 offices, computer systems, sleeping accommodation, kitchen, storage areas and kitchenettes. The complex provided office space for up to 250 personnel.• Successfully oversaw the installation of a new computer system. This project resulted in over 40 UADS, printers and monitors being installed throughout the offices. The implication was greater output for the refit teams enabling improved refit capability. • Completed various health and safety courses to maintain effective job knowledge.• Provided health and safety guidance to all staff and contractors entering the refit complex. Annually reviewed workplace risk assessments in all areas of the refit building maintaining meticulous records.• Outstanding team management to ensure the refit facility building was well maintained and any defects identified were rectified in a timely manner. This included a close relationship with the firm responsible for building maintenance and defect rectification. • Controlled office and storage areas to ensure all health and safety regulations were followed. Including close liaison with contractors to improve working conditions, building appearance and improvements.• Co-ordinated and directed a team of 8 contract cleaners ensuring their daily tasks were completed to a high standard. Show less

Acted as an instructor of specific and detailed firefighting and damage control techniques to members of the Royal Navy and to foreign navies. Part of a highly motivated, trained and experienced team trained to deliver this advanced and specialised knowledge to the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and to a wide range of foreign ships. • Trained RN and foreign naval ships in basic and advanced firefighting and damage control techniques within different scenarios varying in difficulty… Show more Acted as an instructor of specific and detailed firefighting and damage control techniques to members of the Royal Navy and to foreign navies. Part of a highly motivated, trained and experienced team trained to deliver this advanced and specialised knowledge to the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and to a wide range of foreign ships. • Trained RN and foreign naval ships in basic and advanced firefighting and damage control techniques within different scenarios varying in difficulty. • Preparation of complex demonstrations, detailed briefs to members of the Ships Company, senior officers and VIP’s.• Building a team ethos, understanding and team spirit from a low level to allow them to succeed in the final inspection. Making certain all lessons taught were understood by individuals and the teams allowing them to deal with different situations ensuring any errors were identified and eradicated before proceeding on with their training. • Maintained precise documentation and computer records of all training carried out over the training period of each individual ship. Provided detailed reports/feedback to individuals in a one to one situation or to teams via documentation or structured debriefs. • Prepared, organised and delivered specialised training briefs to a variety of personnel including high ranking officers and MPs. Show less

Maintaining the Royal Navy presence in a Senior NCO’S accommodation. Monitoring the catering contract which included the dining room, the galley, bar facilities and the adjoining hotel accommodation which totalled 450 cabins.• Organised numerous annual official functions and a significant number of private events. These functions included Dinners and both the Summer and Christmas balls which were attended by up to 400 members and members of the public.• Provided contract monitoring… Show more Maintaining the Royal Navy presence in a Senior NCO’S accommodation. Monitoring the catering contract which included the dining room, the galley, bar facilities and the adjoining hotel accommodation which totalled 450 cabins.• Organised numerous annual official functions and a significant number of private events. These functions included Dinners and both the Summer and Christmas balls which were attended by up to 400 members and members of the public.• Provided contract monitoring to ensure all areas of Health and Safety were adhered to and the highest of standards maintained in all areas of the Senior Rates mess.• Elected Vice President of the mess with tasks including VIP hosting, acting as Chairmen of the Committee. The taking of and the production of minutes of meetings held.• Managed a team of RN personnel to ensure the building was well maintained and defects identified were rectified in a timely manner. Including a close relationship with the firm responsible for building maintenance and defect rectification. • Organised and co-ordinated a variety of functions ranging from black tie dinners, seasonal balls, cocktail parties and VIP dinners for in excess of 400 guests. Working closely with the catering contractor resulting in meticulous planning resulting in extremely well received high profile events, Show less

I Joined the RN in 1980 as a Steward. I am now a CPO (CS) Catering Services. I have spent a number of years front of house developing junior members of the team, managing their career paths, developing trade skills and providing on the job training. I also planned training schedules which included delivering briefs and conducting job evaluations of individuals skills with feedback. I have developed effective training programmes in conjunction with other departments within the company. As a… Show more I Joined the RN in 1980 as a Steward. I am now a CPO (CS) Catering Services. I have spent a number of years front of house developing junior members of the team, managing their career paths, developing trade skills and providing on the job training. I also planned training schedules which included delivering briefs and conducting job evaluations of individuals skills with feedback. I have developed effective training programmes in conjunction with other departments within the company. As a caterer I have ensured that correct Food & Safety standards were maintained and records kept.I have overseen the organising of high profile events which involved Royalty and other VIP's within the unit. Ensuring correct Health & Safety procedures were maintained and security protocols were followed. Show less