Chris Hodkinson Ma Email & Phone Number

Emsworth, Gb

London & Southern England

DESCRIPTIONJob Responsibilities:I exhibited my extraordinary expertise in efficiently managing an £900M contract with SERCO's Justice & Immigration Business Unit for the Ministry of Justice, overseeing secure transportation of up to 30,000 detainees monthly across courts, prisons, and police stations. I led 1,800 frontline staff servicing 105 courts in southern England, spanning 28,000 square miles.Key Achievements:• Reduced operational costs and enhanced service efficiency and consistency by leading transformational activities at Serco PECS from 2017-2020.• Successfully won and mobilised the new contract, doubling the existing service provision whilst ensuring a smooth transition and implementation.• Saved £4.9M by streamlining business support, optimising vehicle fleet maintenance, and executing IT transformation program.• Secured £1.8M+ in benefits for Serco by spearheading collaborative negotiations with the Ministry of Justice.• Resolved complex contractual issues and fostered a robust partnership between client and service provider by establishing effective protocols.• Minimised injuries and lost time incidents by over 50% in the demanding and high-risk custodial business area through a vigorous approach to health and safety.• Boosted staff engagement within PECS contract by 50% within three years through dynamic leadership and proactive initiatives.• Improved operational output by 47% and reduced service credits by 66%.• Elevated contract profitability by £14M via strategic cost reductions and reinvestments.

Job Responsibilities:Commissioned Officer managing complex and diverse operations encompassing warship command, military HQ direction; along with finance/resource management, including defence procurement and strategic finance at the Ministry of Defence. I enjoyed a successful career culminating in senior executive positions and achieving the rank of Captain. I led a department at HMS COLLINGWOOD, Europe's largest maritime training establishment (2009-2010). Additionally, I cultivated proficiency in government outsourcing and military/industrial partnerships, adeptly managing competing priorities.Key Achievements:• Achieved consistently high-quality output amidst shrinking resources by effectively balancing priorities between military and commercial needs and sensitivities.• Delivered a 15% year-on-year efficiency improvement against £3.5M annual operating budget, while boosting output by 10%.• Reduced annual budgets by 10-15% while managing £1Bn+ portfolio of diverse programs, projects/transformation initiatives.• As the Fleet Operations Officer exercising Strategic and Operational Control on behalf of the Admiralty of all Royal Navy Ships, Aircraft, and Royal Marines conducting operations globally.• Successfully met UK Defence and Political demand by delivering military output for the Royal Navy and Royal Marines as the Amphibious Portfolio and Programme Manager in 2016.

Serco Oxford Management Programme

Ma, Defence Studies

Ba (Honours) Business Studies, Business Studies