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In my role, I report directly to the Head of Establishment, and am responsible for managing all facets of the Safe System of Work. This encompasses the planning and execution of numerous intricate training sessions as well as producing and successfully delivering several initiatives to enhance the training delivering capability and enhance performance statistics. As the Lead Instructor/Training Assurance in the Defence Training Capability, I am also responsible for ensuring the integrity of all… Show more In my role, I report directly to the Head of Establishment, and am responsible for managing all facets of the Safe System of Work. This encompasses the planning and execution of numerous intricate training sessions as well as producing and successfully delivering several initiatives to enhance the training delivering capability and enhance performance statistics. As the Lead Instructor/Training Assurance in the Defence Training Capability, I am also responsible for ensuring the integrity of all components within the training programs and their successful delivery. In addition, I actively carry out training and safety risk management assurance inspections/Audits. Moreover, I actively introduced blended learning methodologies into all segments of the training syllabus, with the aim of enhancing efficiency and minimising wastage. This initiative is contributing to the elevation of training standards and efficiency across the board, resulting in more effective and streamlined training processes. Show less

As a dedicated member of an elite eight-person advisory team, I played a pivotal role in a highly specialised and globally deployable unit. Our mission was to safeguard and enhance mission critical outputs for our organisation, even in the most challenging and rapidly changing environments. Our team’s exceptional flexibility and readiness for immediate deployment allowed us to respond quickly to emerging needs, ensuring that vital operational goals and objectives were consistently met… Show more As a dedicated member of an elite eight-person advisory team, I played a pivotal role in a highly specialised and globally deployable unit. Our mission was to safeguard and enhance mission critical outputs for our organisation, even in the most challenging and rapidly changing environments. Our team’s exceptional flexibility and readiness for immediate deployment allowed us to respond quickly to emerging needs, ensuring that vital operational goals and objectives were consistently met. We were a vital component of the organisations strategic agility, working closely together to adapt and thrive in dynamic and demanding situations. Our commitment to excellence and the ability to seamlessly operate on a global scale reinforced the organisation’s capability to address unforeseen challenges and maintain optimal performance. My experience in this team has enriched my skill set and heightened my dedication to achieve mission success in a diverse and ever-evolving conditions. Show less

In my role, I was entrusted with a significant level of responsibility, where I oversaw the planning and delivery of training for Officers and Senior/Junior Non-commissioned Officer phase three career courses at the Infantry Weapons Division within the Infantry Battle School. This position also involved the direct management of students participating in these courses, which included responsibilities such as task assignments, welfare and disciplinary oversight. My primary objective was… Show more In my role, I was entrusted with a significant level of responsibility, where I oversaw the planning and delivery of training for Officers and Senior/Junior Non-commissioned Officer phase three career courses at the Infantry Weapons Division within the Infantry Battle School. This position also involved the direct management of students participating in these courses, which included responsibilities such as task assignments, welfare and disciplinary oversight. My primary objective was to ensure these students received the essential guidance and support necessary to excel in their respective career courses while upholding the highest levels of discipline throughout their training. A vital part of the training was to ensure that the students left the course with the full knowledge and understanding of safety risk management, including writing risk assessments, teaching and delivering weapon handling lessons (train the trainer), running military ranges safely which and producing the correct documentation and written instruction as per the current directed policies and UK law. Show less

My initial years in the British Army were spent as an Infantry soldier as part of The Grenadier Guards. After passing out of training, I joined the Grenadier Guards incremental company , Nijmegen Company, where I was part of various state ceremonial duties which included being part of the guard of honour for Queen mother’s funeral and the state opening of parliament as well as several Queens Birthday parades. During my time within the Grenadiers Guards I went on various… Show more My initial years in the British Army were spent as an Infantry soldier as part of The Grenadier Guards. After passing out of training, I joined the Grenadier Guards incremental company , Nijmegen Company, where I was part of various state ceremonial duties which included being part of the guard of honour for Queen mother’s funeral and the state opening of parliament as well as several Queens Birthday parades. During my time within the Grenadiers Guards I went on various overseas exercises such as Kenya, Jamaica and Germany. I also took part in overseas Operations deployments in Kosovo, Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. I completed several courses which included the Snipers course, Section Commanders Battle Course and the Platoon Sargeant’s Battle Course. I was selected for a posting as a section commander at the Infantry Training Center in Catterick where I spent two years training infantry recruits. My final posting before I transferred to the Small Arms School Corp was acting as HRH Prince Phillips personal assistant within Buckingham Palace. I worked closely with him dealing with a whole manner of things such as his banking, driving duties and personal mail. Show less