Daniel (Dan) Taylor Msc Email & Phone Number

Cyprus

As the Senior Logistics Officer for British Forces Cyprus, I bring extensive experience in directing, prioritising, governing, and assuring logistical and equipment support. My expertise lies in leading a diverse workforce of civil servants, tri-service personnel, and contractors, ensuring seamless operations across an international spectrum. My leadership in logistics ensures mission success through strategic planning, resource optimisation, and effective team management.

Andover, England, United Kingdom

Program Manager for 2 CAT A Infrastructure Projects and multiple site disposals within the Midlands.Logistical Capability Lead for training within Futures Directorate.

Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Primary desk officer within the Army's Lead Training Head Quarters for endorsing the Army's training requirement. Manages, coordinates and oversees performance of trade training schools, delivering timely and efficient training within resources to meet mandated defence trained output targets.

Various

UK Liaison Officer to the US DOD within the European sector, acting as the UK's logistical specialist within a multinational environment, assisting developing partners in logistical reform spanning the strategic and operational level across government organisations to small firms.

Army Training Regiment (Grantham)

Responsible for the delivery of basic training to the Army Reserves.Continuously improving programmes to motivate trainers and trainees in order to optimise operational outputs.

Alberta, Canada

Principal adviser for logistical assurance across British Army Training Unit Suffield (BATUS) and Canada when deployed out of duty station. The primary operational interface with multiple worldwide organisations.Programme manager responsible for multiple contracts and procurement within BATUS totalling over £40m.Lead Staff Officer responsible for assisting in writing Statement of Requirements (SOR), Business Cases, tendering and negotiation of contracts to ensure a satisfactory outcome.Firm understanding of the contractual procedures both in Canada and the UK. Project manager for a new 200 strong vehicle fleet within BATUS which required significant modification in order to survive the harsh operational requirements out on the Canadian prairie. With a £10m budget, I managed to deliver on time and below budget by £0.7m.

Shrivenham, England

The course aims to train military officers to apply command and staff skills; evaluate leadership and command in the deliver of Defence capability. Evaluate the nature of warfare and the strategic environment; analyse British Defence policy, the principles and processes used in the management of Defence; synthesise British Army doctrine for the conduct and planning of operations.

Bulford, Wiltshire

Generated and prepared individuals and organisations for operational deployments over a varied time frame (from 24 hours notice to 18 months).Co-ordinated the manning and training of multiple operations simultaneously over the full spectrum of commitments in order to support Defence Policy. Liaised and planned with multiple organisations to prepare and facilitate training in order to support the mission. Briefed senior management to provide assurance that their strategic and operational targets were being met.Provided direction and guidance to individuals and organisations about logistical policy.

Northolt, London, Uk

Coordinated and managed international communications through planning between UK, Allied Armed Forces, Parcel Force, Royal Mail and international airlines. Liaised across all 3 Armed Services, civilian, governmental and non-governmental organisations, frequently briefing senior commanders in order to aid in strategic operational planning.Planned, developed and lead with contingency operations to maintain Postal Courier Service (PCS) during French border strikes and the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud incident, whilst maintaining situational updates worldwide to organisations, contractors and customers. Led in SORs and developing contracts with multiple organisations involved in PCS delivery.Ensured accuracy of contract terms through regular reviews and explaining contract terms to key stakeholders.Liaised with key stake holders in relation to contract considerations, commercial negotiation, issues and opportunities as appropriate.Contributed to and managed the RFI/RFP formulation process as well as the development of new contracts.Made recommendations for improvements, monitored KPIs and implemented “lean” processes throughout my tenure to assist in driving better value for money, propositions and contracts resulting in making savings circa £1m.

Abingdon, Iraq, Catterick, Cyprus

2006 - 2008Army Officer responsible for over 500 personnel deployed in a politically sensitive area for 7 months with the United Nations.Operational interface with multi national civilian and military personnel. In the UK I led the operations team responsible for the planning, organisation and delivery of materiel across the UK, through the management of 157 soldiers and a vehicle fleet of over 40 platforms, including fuel carrying and C+E vehicles, with inventory value of over £15m2004 - 2006I had the privilege to command and be personally responsible for the operational effectiveness, career development, safety and wellbeing of 45 personnel.Managed vehicle fleet of 25 heavy duty vehicles, drivers and support equipment. Adhered to regional driving procedures, Health and Safety and Equipment Care doctrine.Formed, trained and managed a unit of 59 personnel on an Operational deployment for 7 months. Attended HQ weekly management conferences, briefing on companies administration, operations, Health and Safety and training.

Camberley, Uk

Officer Education and Military Leadership.

Various

From Rapier Air Defence (AD) operator to Instructor in Gunnery (AD), and all other military courses (Skill at Arms, Communications, etc) including becoming a recruit instructor at a training unit for 2 years. Multiple operational deployments.

Master'S Degree, Programme And Project Management, Distinction

Strategic Leadership & Executive Management, Level 7 Diploma

Activities and Societies: (ILM) Institute of Leadership and Management.

Strategic Management And Leadership, Level 7 Diploma

Activities and Societies: Chartered Management Institute (CMI)

Education record

Gcses, Design & Technology, Maths, Science (Double Award), English And English Lit.