Dan Ward Email & Phone Number

Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Risk Management Consultant.Services provided to major UK and International clients, including:- Security and Counter Terrorism in crowded places- Health and Safety- Crowd Safety and dynamics- Event planning- Operational safety and security managementProviding training, assessment and exercising in the following specialisms- Level 4 NVQ Diploma Spectator Safety Management - Crowd dynamics- Incident and emergency management- Critical incident management- Working in safety advisory groups- Crowd safety management- Event planningProviding or reviewing policies and procedures

Associate consultant and trainer developing and delivering courses and products for this highly respected centre of excellence for emergency management. IQA / Assessor for the NVQ Level 4 Spectator Safety Management programme.

Emergency Planning College

Course Director for Public Safety, Spectator Safety and Event Safety Courses.Managing rapidly expanding retail safety programme.Internal Verifier and Assessor in Level 4 Spectator Safety Management.

Uk

Supporting the team at UK Athletics by ensuring the achievement of excellent health and safety standards across all UK Athletics major events. The scope includes the safety of participants, spectators and staff.

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Goodwood

Safety Officer across all Goodwood Group major events:Goodwood Festival Of SpeedGlorious GoodwoodGoodwood Members MeetingGoodwood RevivalThree Friday Nights (Music Events)

Stroud

Bristol, United Kingdom

Ensuring Ashton Gate Stadium is match fit to deliver over 50 events per year. The home of Bristol City Football Club, Bristol Rugby Club and hosting Bristol Womens Rugby and Football fixtures. Maintaining safety standards and relevant licenses during £50M stadium redevelopment. Providing the human and facilities infrastructure to support what is fast becoming the main events and conference venue in Bristol and the South West.

National

Highly experienced Centre Manager for C&G and EdexcellManaging training centres through the rigours of standards verification and external verification.History of continuous improvement taking one centre from OFSTED special measure to level 2 within 12 months.Qualified and experienced Internal Verifier across the suite of Spectator Safety and Security NVQ qualifications

National

Experienced in the Delivery and Assessment of Level 2, 3 and 4 in Spectator Safety ManagementDeveloped and own full set of training materials, exercises, question books and templates that satisfy the needs of the learner.

National

External Quality Auditor of Highfield products.Conducting audits of HABC product providers.Un-announced visits to centres delivering HABC products to ensure compliance.

Olympic Park - Velodrome / Basketball / Bmx

Responsible for Emergency Safety Management within the Emergency Control Room

Safety Officer for Championship Football, UEFA Champions League and FA Cup Final.Safety Officer for large concerts and smaller club / community events.

Twerton Park, Bath

Club Safety OfficerEmploying a Deputy Safety Officer for provision of matchday safety functions when unavailableResponsible for the development of the first Stewarding Plan and SAG compliant policy structure at the club

Devizes

Experienced Training Manager and Critical Incident SpecialistTraining career included heading up HMIC(T) Inspection Teams and Best Value in Learning and DevelopmentDeveloped and rolled out acclaimed courses in Family Violence, Equality and Diversity and Critical Incident Management for Senior Commanders.Established first community based training facility in the force area and championed the integration of community members in to training development and live street practicals.Force Resource Manager for numerous critical incidents including: Fuel Crisis, Foot and Mouth, Sieges, Floods, Fire Strike and integration with military events and incidents.Spent a period as IT Training Manager - troubleshooting and managing £2M total IT solution training project.The first fully qualified NVQ Internal Verifier in the force, responsible for the development of the pre-cursors to QCF standards in policing.Fully qualified Police Training EvaluatorOSPRE examination questions writer (promotion exams)Vastly experienced Public Order Officer (12 years) at Constable / Sergeant and Inspector Level - veteran of many solstice events and disorder / protests / events across the country.Conducted a complete evaluation of Police Driver Training and its impact on the community.Qualified mentorOperational history (1993 - 1998) Operational duties across the force area - youngest Sergeant in the force and most junior to be offered solo station.Commendations for bravery and for re-structuring and developing winning teams.