School bursar in the independent schools' sector. Currently at Austin Friars a mixed day school in Carlisle and previously at Malvern St James' all girls day & boarding school. Diverse portfolio of experience gained during 35 years in the military, ranging from technical procurement, personnel and administrative issues, training for operations and defence diplomacy.Considerable recent experience of working in an international environment at the highest levels. Wealth of knowledge on Sub Saharan Africa having spent over five years there; fluent Spanish speaker with understanding of Latin America having spent three years in Mexico.Strong diplomatic skills with an ability to progress issues and achieve results.
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BursarAustin FriarsEngland, United Kingdom -
BursarAustin Friars Sep 2019 - PresentCarlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Director Of OperationsMalvern St James Girls' School Jan 2018 - Sep 2019Great Malvern, Hereford And Worcester, United KingdomStarted a new career as Director of Operations and Compliance at this top independent girls' school. Thoroughly enjoyed the opportunities and challenges of the role. -
Professional Development Prior To Seeking New CareerUk Ministry Of Defence Sep 2017 - Oct 2017 -
Defence AttachéBritish Embassy Mexico City Jul 2014 - Aug 2017Mexico City Area, MexicoRe-established a UK Defence Section in Mexico and strengthened the UK-Mexico Defence Relationship, culminating in an MOU and ministerial visits to London.
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Defence AttachéBritish Embassy Harare Jun 2012 - Jun 2014ZimbabweDefence Advisor to Botswana, Malawi, Zambia and Southern African Development Community (SADC)Pivotal role in assisting Malawi Defence Force preparations for UN operations in DRC, Key facilitator for drafting a National Security Policy.Facilitating and delivering general military assistance in Southern Africa.Facilitated UK Defence Trade Mission to Botswana
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Deputy Chief Of StaffHeadquarters 2Nd Division Apr 2009 - Apr 2012EdinburghResponsibility for personnel, administrative and logistic support to the Army in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England. Delivered the pilot Army Personnel Recovery Centre and supported wounded and injured service personnel.Change Manager - Oversaw the transfer of responsibilities associated with closure of the Headquarters.Principle Advisor to GOC on legal matters, disciplinary cases and service complaints.Military Advisor to the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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Chief Planner In Multinational Task ForceUk Ministry Of Defence Aug 2008 - Feb 2009Djibouti - Horn Of AfricaChief planner with a US led, joint task force with responsibility for capacity building within the military of countries in the Horn of Africa and East Africa. Responsibility for developing plans to enhance stability and security in a range of different countries.
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Army OfficerUk Ministry Of Defence 1994 - 2008Variety of appointments ranging from operations, training, acquisition, budgets, management plans and change programmes.
David Strawbridge Mbe Skills
David Strawbridge Mbe Education Details
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Defence Technology -
Royal College Of Science, Shrivenham2-1 Hons
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