With over 10 years and £120+ million worth of successful bid management and writing to my name, I'm on a venture to help win new business through public and private sector tenders.

A very interesting diversion after more than twenty years in the Managed Service Provider business, providing me with an opportunity to challenge myself by learning new skills in an unfamiliar field.In this role, I am using business skills that I’ve acquired in my other roles to take the business from having no formal processes to a full set of operational and business processes and policies. I am responsible for ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and best practices,… Show more A very interesting diversion after more than twenty years in the Managed Service Provider business, providing me with an opportunity to challenge myself by learning new skills in an unfamiliar field.In this role, I am using business skills that I’ve acquired in my other roles to take the business from having no formal processes to a full set of operational and business processes and policies. I am responsible for ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and best practices, and I have gained the industry-recognised Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) qualification.Recently, I have achieved CHAS Elite accreditation for the business, which demonstrates its commitment to health and safety, continuous improvement and high standards in business conduct. Show less

As Senior Sales & Bid Manager, my primary role was to lead complex bids in public and private sectors to secure new business. Working closely with all functional departments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, I had responsibility for the full life cycle of the bid from qualification through to contract signature and handover to implementation and service teams. Working to strict deadlines and ensuring the production and submission of compelling bids was critical to the role and was borne… Show more As Senior Sales & Bid Manager, my primary role was to lead complex bids in public and private sectors to secure new business. Working closely with all functional departments in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, I had responsibility for the full life cycle of the bid from qualification through to contract signature and handover to implementation and service teams. Working to strict deadlines and ensuring the production and submission of compelling bids was critical to the role and was borne out by directly contributing to over £120 million of contracted new business.Key aspects of the role included: team leadership; deal qualification; commercial appraisal; technical appraisal; document authoring, reviewing editing and quality control; internal governance; creating and delivering customer presentations; adherence to strict schedules; customer communication; supplier communication.In addition to the above, I was responsible for assisting business development managers and account managers by providing leadership in navigating complex new business deals and renewals. Show less

Digital strategist helping those working in operational residential real estate (student accommodation, built to rent, retirement living) to maximise asset value and future proof assets in a rapidly changing world.Currently working with Glide Residential, bringing their Smart Fibre Infrastructure to new markets.Keen to hear from interested parties who are wondering whether they're in the right shape digitally for now and for the future.

Working with Glide Residential to bring their Smart Fibre Infrastructure, award winning broadband solutions and new digital technologies to the Retirement Living sector

Relish next-generation broadband helps developers, landlords and operators save time, money and hassle.Its turn-key, high-speed services are fully managed and supported, giving customers a competitive advantage in a tough market and leaving them free to concentrate on running their businessRelish designs, develops, installs, maintains, monitors and supports best-in-class high speed broadband and IT/telecommunication solutions for multi-dwelling and multi-business properties and… Show more Relish next-generation broadband helps developers, landlords and operators save time, money and hassle.Its turn-key, high-speed services are fully managed and supported, giving customers a competitive advantage in a tough market and leaving them free to concentrate on running their businessRelish designs, develops, installs, maintains, monitors and supports best-in-class high speed broadband and IT/telecommunication solutions for multi-dwelling and multi-business properties and estates in the following sectors:Student accommodationPrivate residentialKey workersArmed forcesHousing associationsAs National Sales Director I manage the UK Sales Teams to ensure they maintain strong customer focus and deliver revenue in line with our business requirements. Show less

CI-Net is a market leader in providing Secure, Fully Managed Wide Area Networks, Hosting and Internet Solutions.

Virtual Network Operator providing business connectivity and hosting solutions for critical services.

Technical sales consultant specialising in L2TP, leased lines, WAN and Internet transit.

General network and computing sales / support to SME businesses in the West Midlands and slightly further afield. Real life business right at the sharp end - many highs and many lows, but many great experiences.

Internet sales - domain accounts, colocation, leased lines - to SME customers throughout the UK - helping to establish Entanet as the great ISP it is today!

Internet sales to SME businesses in the West Midlands right at the start of the dotcom era.

Industrial water and process treatment consultant specialising in the Food and Beverage sectors. Major clients included Bass, Muller, Sun Valley and Dairy Crest.