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London, England, United Kingdom

Working across the De Beers Group and with our partners to embed sustainability at the heart of everything we do.The future of both the mining and the luxury industries is changing; consumers and end-users are increasingly interested in where their products come from and their impact on the planet and society. To ensure that our product remains in demand, and to future proof our operations, we must take a measurable, yet holistic, approach to our sustainability strategy through applying… Show more Working across the De Beers Group and with our partners to embed sustainability at the heart of everything we do.The future of both the mining and the luxury industries is changing; consumers and end-users are increasingly interested in where their products come from and their impact on the planet and society. To ensure that our product remains in demand, and to future proof our operations, we must take a measurable, yet holistic, approach to our sustainability strategy through applying appropriate project management and governance tools - such as proper project planning, risk assessment and management, and financial accountability - to ensure we can "walk the talk". Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Understanding De Beers Group corporate strategy and objectives, taking this understanding and researching the most relevant and promising trends, business model innovations, and ecosystem plays and supporting their application to De Beers, with a current focus on our Group climate action programmes.

London, United Kingdom

Working within the Business Planning & Investments Team to enable the Finance Function to play a critical role in value creation. Ensuring that there is a cohesive strategic plan across the Group and that both investment opportunities and operational performance align to this plan and deliver the bottom line benefits as expected.

London, United Kingdom

The world's leading diamond company, with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of rough diamonds driving it forward since 1888.Supporting and assisting the Chief Financial Officer in all matters of his role within the group of companies and with external stakeholders.

London, United Kingdom

Global Natural Resource Investments (“GNRI”) was formed by a management buyout of the former Barclays Natural Resource Investments private equity business from Barclays Bank PLC in October 2015.GNRI is focused on the global natural resources sector, specifically on upstream oil and gas (excluding the US), mining, associated services and power.More than $3bn of equity has been committed since 2006, of which in excess of $800m remains committed but undrawn.

London And Sierra Leone

An award winning junior iron ore mining company, operating out of Sierra Leone, Colombia and China, with development projects in Greenland and Saudi Arabia.Role:Implemented and ran the commercial desk of an AIM listed start-up mining company; enabling increased sales via logistical optimisation, and better margins through improved data and client handling. - Increase in average daily revenue from $0.5M to $1.3M from 2012-14. 300% increase in export capacity during 2013 with a… Show more An award winning junior iron ore mining company, operating out of Sierra Leone, Colombia and China, with development projects in Greenland and Saudi Arabia.Role:Implemented and ran the commercial desk of an AIM listed start-up mining company; enabling increased sales via logistical optimisation, and better margins through improved data and client handling. - Increase in average daily revenue from $0.5M to $1.3M from 2012-14. 300% increase in export capacity during 2013 with a further 75% in 2014. Reduction of freight costs by 18% from 2012-13. - Implemented centralised repository for all commercial information enabling a reduction in time-to-trade. - Developed analytical tools to manage commercial and logistical data, the platform allowed for improved sales positioning and higher margins by providing a comprehensive oversight of operational performances. - Negotiation, analysis and management of commercial contracts in order to ensure financial alignment and operational flexibility in highly dynamic and seasonal conditions. - Review of client management systems to coordinate invoicing and delivery operations; improving cash flow position and financial planning, as well as supporting accurate and strategic client communications. Show less

Uk, Sierra Leone, Greenland And Colombia

Designed, developed and employed corporate policy to ensure delivery of a sustainable and viable ‘license to operate’ through the alignment of environmental, social and economic goals and best practice operations across our sites in Sierra Leone, Greenland and Colombia. - Overseeing the roll-out of surveys and policies, in order to capture and utilise information about sensitive and dynamic environments. - Development and implementation of stakeholder engagement plans; including… Show more Designed, developed and employed corporate policy to ensure delivery of a sustainable and viable ‘license to operate’ through the alignment of environmental, social and economic goals and best practice operations across our sites in Sierra Leone, Greenland and Colombia. - Overseeing the roll-out of surveys and policies, in order to capture and utilise information about sensitive and dynamic environments. - Development and implementation of stakeholder engagement plans; including identification, survey and communication plans tailored to the needs of each party. - Effective communication of often sensitive information, in order to manage expectations through the alignment of commercial and operational goals with external interests and understanding. - Building response plans associated with key environmental and social risks. These were tested throughout the project; most notably during Sierra Leone’s Ebola crisis. - Delivery of international sustainable development schemes, including PPPs and International transparency schemes, in order to promote international investment and governance. Show less

Switzerland, Uk, West Africa And Middle East.

Various roles within the different group entities; overseeing special projects focused on increasing efficiency and marketability of each business unit. - Launch of an environmental consultancy department servicing the mining, oil and gas, marine, and real estate markets. Developed and implemented new business processes and information management systems and creation and distribution of a marketing program. - Data-based evaluation of the fleet planning process to increase efficiency… Show more Various roles within the different group entities; overseeing special projects focused on increasing efficiency and marketability of each business unit. - Launch of an environmental consultancy department servicing the mining, oil and gas, marine, and real estate markets. Developed and implemented new business processes and information management systems and creation and distribution of a marketing program. - Data-based evaluation of the fleet planning process to increase efficiency and utilisation of drill vessels. - Business plan development in preparation for group restructuring; including coordination of company and market data, analysis of asset-by-asset costs, future revenue projections and market positioning. - Review and centralisation of a project logistics (personnel and equipment) and purchase order system. Show less

Switzerland, Uk, West Africa And Middle East.

- Logistical and freight management of drilling equipment and personnel for marine exploration project (the largest group project to date), utilising three jack-up drilling platforms and offshore drill rigs, plus a fleet of support vessels and crew rotations. - Extending periods of time living on site in the Middle East.

Switzerland, Uk, West Africa And Middle East.

This included: - Researching and reporting on new technologies being developed and deployed within the marine survey sector. - Maintaining databases of international market participants, their fleets and project developments. - Development of technical marketing materials for our teams and fleets. - Writing and populating data for business plans relating to company restructuring process.

London, United Kingdom

Corporate and project-focused responsibilities across various teams within the European Headquarters. - Research and implementation planning of new sustainable building materials and technologies for existing and future development projects. - Coordination of individuals and information from some of Britain’s most influential real estate and ecological organisations, as part of the UK government’s urban environmental reform program, on behalf of the UK Green Building Council.

London, United Kingdom

Coordination of individuals and information from some of Britain’s most influential real estate and ecological organisations, as part of the UK government’s urban environmental reform program, on behalf of the UK Green Building Council.

Undergraduate Masters Degree;, Oceanography With Marine Biology;, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Sailing Society, Skiing Society, Intermural Cricket and sevens teams. A practical based course covering all.

Gcse'S And A-Levels, A-Levels: Geography, Chemisty, Biology And Maths

Activities and Societies: Captain of Hockey Team, Sailing Team & Cricket Team. Memeber of Rounders Team. Ran the art club. Geography prize.