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Responsible for driving the management and delivery at the portfolio level of a major contract with the MoD to provide Test, Evaluation and Training Services. The Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA) is a 25 year contract valued at £5.6Bn to manage 17 different MoD sites throughout the UK to provide a wide range of technical capabilities that underpin most of the UK MoD weapons platforms across the Land, Sea and Air domains. The test and evaluation services play a key role throughout the life… Show more Responsible for driving the management and delivery at the portfolio level of a major contract with the MoD to provide Test, Evaluation and Training Services. The Long Term Partnering Agreement (LTPA) is a 25 year contract valued at £5.6Bn to manage 17 different MoD sites throughout the UK to provide a wide range of technical capabilities that underpin most of the UK MoD weapons platforms across the Land, Sea and Air domains. The test and evaluation services play a key role throughout the life cycle of most military equipment and capabilities, from concept to disposal, assuring safety, increasing reliability and ensuring quality and performance. Show less

Consultancy working in the defence and security domain providing expertise in programme and project management, relationship and stakeholder management, organisational change and process improvement, operational logisitics, supply chain and inventory management, munitions management, munitions demilitarisation and disposal, delivery and management of training and business continuity.

Member of the Royal Armouries Directorate and Executive Management TeamDirector of the National Firearms CentreBusiness DevelopmentManagement & Delivery of Training to MoD, Police Forces and Government DepartmentsBusiness Continuity Planning

Leader of Integrated Project Team, including commercial, finance and safety functions. Human resource management, staff reporting and development; career management and organisational planning. Application of corporate governance policies and procedures. Ammunition stockpile and supply chain management; delivery of logistic support to operational theatres. Procurement and Through Life Management. Direction of programme of 500 projects. Strategic planning to support needs of UK Armed Forces for… Show more Leader of Integrated Project Team, including commercial, finance and safety functions. Human resource management, staff reporting and development; career management and organisational planning. Application of corporate governance policies and procedures. Ammunition stockpile and supply chain management; delivery of logistic support to operational theatres. Procurement and Through Life Management. Direction of programme of 500 projects. Strategic planning to support needs of UK Armed Forces for next 10 years. Delivery of Urgent Operational Requirement projects. Budget planning; accountable for significant operating and procurement budget; manage budget and deliver cost savings to target. Show less

Privilged position embedded within the upper echelons of the Pentagon and US Department of Defence. Organisation of the exchange of strategic information between the UK Ministry of Defence and the Pentagon. Representation of the UK perspective to senior US stakeholders. Initiate and arrange visits and briefings for senior principals. Career and line management of British Army logisitic Exchange Officers in the US.

Command and organisation of all British Forces in Bosnia Herzegovina. Direction and prioritisation of all activity. Formulation of policy. Management of 150 staff in Headquarters. Command of the National Support Element; provision of all operational logistic, personnel and administrative support to entire deployed force. Conduct detailed planning to support all operations. Manage all assets and infrastructure in theatre. Rationalisation of theatre logistic footprint and structural… Show more Command and organisation of all British Forces in Bosnia Herzegovina. Direction and prioritisation of all activity. Formulation of policy. Management of 150 staff in Headquarters. Command of the National Support Element; provision of all operational logistic, personnel and administrative support to entire deployed force. Conduct detailed planning to support all operations. Manage all assets and infrastructure in theatre. Rationalisation of theatre logistic footprint and structural re-organisation. Control of national expenditure; management of budget to target. Act as the national focal point; manage all stakeholders through engagement with MoD and NATO Headquarters and Dutch and Canadian commanders and staff. Briefings to senior visitors. Show less

The School is a unique, world leading organisation delivering explosive technical training courses, including the training and licensing of all national Ammunition Technical Officers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Counter-terrorist Bomb Disposal Operators; it also provides training for international students. Command of the soldiers and officers undergoing residential technical training and manage their welfare, career and personnel aspects. Lead and train the instructional staff of… Show more The School is a unique, world leading organisation delivering explosive technical training courses, including the training and licensing of all national Ammunition Technical Officers and Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Counter-terrorist Bomb Disposal Operators; it also provides training for international students. Command of the soldiers and officers undergoing residential technical training and manage their welfare, career and personnel aspects. Lead and train the instructional staff of the school and ensure that training is delivered correctly and safely; ensure that training output targets are achieved. Manage the operating budget, deliver cash savings targets and generate additional income. Act as member of the RLC Training Group Command Board. Show less