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North Waltham, Gb

London Area, United Kingdom

Delivering policies to improve the Carbon Capture Usage and Storage (CCUS) capabilities across the UK. These policies are a critical element in delivering net zero targets, both in the UK and globally.

Carried out the AGF environmental assessment at the O2 Arena, focusing on environmental impact, culminating in the O2 receiving their AGF certification and award.

Devon, Uk

Achieved a life-long ambition of setting up and running a small business. Built and maintained the website, social media, finance, payment and invoicing systems (Xero) and ensured smooth running of the back-office operations. Created and enhanced the brand and associated customer offer and delivery team and associated infrastructure. Developed and implemented relevant health and safety and environmental policy. Sold the business to focus my career on climate change due to the growing… Show more Achieved a life-long ambition of setting up and running a small business. Built and maintained the website, social media, finance, payment and invoicing systems (Xero) and ensured smooth running of the back-office operations. Created and enhanced the brand and associated customer offer and delivery team and associated infrastructure. Developed and implemented relevant health and safety and environmental policy. Sold the business to focus my career on climate change due to the growing urgency associated with the climate and biodiversity crises. Show less

Southampton, United Kingdom

New role created to deliver major organisational and process change, transforming the traditional localised operating company Buying and Merchandising functions to a new One Kingfisher centralised Offer & Supply Chain across Europe.Delivered major change programmes through effective communication, coaching and influencing across all levels, leading to sales and margin benefits from rationalising to a European common range and harnessing group sales volumes through fewer vendors.… Show more New role created to deliver major organisational and process change, transforming the traditional localised operating company Buying and Merchandising functions to a new One Kingfisher centralised Offer & Supply Chain across Europe.Delivered major change programmes through effective communication, coaching and influencing across all levels, leading to sales and margin benefits from rationalising to a European common range and harnessing group sales volumes through fewer vendors. Created simple processes alongside new structures and roles and responsibilities, to ensure that effective lean ways of working were communicated and embedded. Developed and implemented innovative techniques to drive engagement in lean thinking, for example using a supply chain game to demonstrate the importance of communication along the whole value chain.In addition to the core role, developed and delivered continuous improvement projects including £21m margin stretch which involved both sales improvement ideas and reviewing cost lines, delivery of a strategic pricing programme to improve customer value perception and trading margins and also led a project to analyse and mitigate Brexit currency-related import cost increases. Business lead for Commercial and Supply Chain IT projects, bringing new tools to the teams to enable improvements to margin and working capital. Show less

Southampton, United Kingdom

The range change function was created to ensure effective delivery of product change programmes across all stores, using best practice programme and project management methodologies.I achieved a step change in planning and delivery by recruiting and leading a team of project managers and creating and embedding simple processes and governance. I shifted the business from a position of sub-standard implementation to one of best in class, including the successful delivery of Flooring… Show more The range change function was created to ensure effective delivery of product change programmes across all stores, using best practice programme and project management methodologies.I achieved a step change in planning and delivery by recruiting and leading a team of project managers and creating and embedding simple processes and governance. I shifted the business from a position of sub-standard implementation to one of best in class, including the successful delivery of Flooring, Paint, Garden, Kitchens and Tools product, space and environment changes across 350 stores.I created cross-functional project teams to drive these changes in a matrix style working environment, influencing across all departments up to Main Board level and working closely with Category Directors to assess the business requirements, create solid benefits cases and delivery plans.I led the implementation teams through to final in store/online delivery and benefits realisation and was accountable for a cost budget of £30m+. Show less

Southampton, United Kingdom

I was selected by the Board to create a central function to ensure effective trade planning, governance and reporting across all product categories.I rapidly delivered a new promotions planning process, principles and guidelines, enabling sales uplift and more effective product selection and trading of promotional space. I built an effective stakeholder network to create an 18-month rolling range change and promotional calendar, clear milestone trackers and performance… Show more I was selected by the Board to create a central function to ensure effective trade planning, governance and reporting across all product categories.I rapidly delivered a new promotions planning process, principles and guidelines, enabling sales uplift and more effective product selection and trading of promotional space. I built an effective stakeholder network to create an 18-month rolling range change and promotional calendar, clear milestone trackers and performance reports.I was a finalist for B&Q People Manager of the Year 2011. Show less

Southampton, United Kingdom

I led cross-functional teams in Kitchens, Bedrooms and Flooring categories with £700m+ annual sales including buying, visual merchandising, supply chain and marketing, across the full product lifecycle.I delivered step change in offer and profitability by focusing on range rationalisation, cost negotiation, pricing, return on capital and customer communications, achieving above budget performance and like-for-like growth.I achieved a Gallup Q12 engagement survey score of 4.25… Show more I led cross-functional teams in Kitchens, Bedrooms and Flooring categories with £700m+ annual sales including buying, visual merchandising, supply chain and marketing, across the full product lifecycle.I delivered step change in offer and profitability by focusing on range rationalisation, cost negotiation, pricing, return on capital and customer communications, achieving above budget performance and like-for-like growth.I achieved a Gallup Q12 engagement survey score of 4.25 (top 25% global company benchmark) and was Commercial department People Manager of the Year 2008. Show less

Shanghai City, China

Initially I was Commercial Development Director, then promoted to Vice President Commercial with joint responsibility for leadership of 200+ commercial team, managing sales of £400m+. The role was instrumental in enabling local talent development and improved ways of working as part of the long term strategy to ensure that B&Q China could be self-sufficient and not reliant on ex-pat resources.I led category management teams across 4 regions, driving step change in store format, product… Show more Initially I was Commercial Development Director, then promoted to Vice President Commercial with joint responsibility for leadership of 200+ commercial team, managing sales of £400m+. The role was instrumental in enabling local talent development and improved ways of working as part of the long term strategy to ensure that B&Q China could be self-sufficient and not reliant on ex-pat resources.I led category management teams across 4 regions, driving step change in store format, product offer, own label development, vendor negotiations, P&L delivery and strategic review.I initiated and delivered the B&Q China Corporate Social Responsibility programme, including sustainable timber supply, factory working conditions, labour standards. Worked with NGOs to develop and implement relevant policy and processes for supply chain traceability on tropical timber in order to eradicated illegal and unsustainable sources. Show less

Southampton, United Kingdom

I successfully delivered step changes in customer offer and associated sales and margin uplifts across various categories. Negotiated significant terms improvements with branded and own label suppliers.

Southampton, United Kingdom

The role was fully accountable for availability and stock targets and I delivered stock turn improvements through effective analysis, planning and vendor management.

Various Uk Locations

As well as studying for my Post Graduate certificate, I also worked in various store roles up to Assistant Store Manager, employing over 50 staff with £6m+ sales. One of the highlights was being selected as part of a new management team tasked with improving operational standards and customer service in an under-performing store. I achieved sales growth well above target, reducing costs back in line with budgets.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

I was responsible for management of small teams collecting road weather information in support of bespoke thermal imaging and forecasting consultancy for highway authorities throughout Europe.

Master'S Degree, Environmental Management, Distinction

• Modules include: Energy, Climate Change and Development, the Science of Climate Change, Environmental Economics, Waste Management.

Assessor Training, Sustainable Events, 93%

Post-Graduate Certificate, Retail Management

Bsc, Geography, 2.1