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Oakham, Gb

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Ma, Us

Huntingdon, Gb

Leading a pathfinder project designed to explore whether agile at scale can work within AW. This is not a big bang transformation. We are adopting agile principles of probe, sense and responding to the system that is the AW organisation.My responsibilities include:- agile coaching of AW senior leaders- designing and facilitating the agile Quarterly Planning process- owning and executing the agile roll out plan across the Customer and Wholesale business unit- senior stakeholder management across AW- benchmarking against industry best practice in agile at scale

Huntingdon, Gb

Short project to develop the strategy for implementing information management processes within AW's asset and operations structure.

Huntingdon, Gb

I was handpicked to head up AW's initial response to the Covid-19 crisis. I introduced a modified J Cells construct to AW to structure our incident response at a company level. The J Cell structure was highly successful and has been adopted as the organisational means to respond to highly complex incidents. Following the initial months of Covid-19, whilst maintaining my central coordination role of the incident I was tasked with conducting a strategic review of the risk and resilience policy for AW. The recommendations of this review, which drew on industry leading best practice, were implemented by the management board of AW.

Huntingdon, Gb

I am an APMG 'Managing Benefits' certified practitioner, responsible for leading and managing the establishment of a first of its kind Benefits Realisation Management (BRM) capability at Anglian Water, the UK's No 1 Utility company.Delivery and Leadership - I am providing visible and effective leadership across the organisation in establishing an enterprise wide BRM capability. I have developed a clear vision and standards, and champion the use of best practice benefits management standards, tools and processes in order to maximise the outcomes and benefits of a large portfolio of transformational change programmes.Benefits Management Framework and Strategy - I have defined and authored the strategy and portfolio framework for the organisation and delivery of benefits realisation management in Anglian Water which is setting the Transformation Change Portfolio office up for success in AMP 7.Stakeholder management - I provide visible leadership on Benefits Realisation Management across the enterprise and I am building an effective benefits management community, alongside establishing strong networks both internally and externally across both public, private and third sectors.

Kemble Drive, Swindon, Gb

Responsible for the operational delivery of National Trust properties in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. This includes the day to day operational responsibilities associated with the property; conservation of the countryside and built heritage in our care, engaging supporters and stakeholders in our work, the visitor experience, marketing, catering and retail performance, delivering delegated financial results and performance, development and wellbeing of our people.

Canberra, Act, Au

Managed critical officer training pipeline with an annual training throughput of 150+ officers, with a direct reporting responsibility to Navy Strategic Command.Mentored, coached and led a team of managers to ensure consistent delivery of qualified officers to the end user. The effect of which enabled critical strategic national assets to be fully manned.Project managed the delivery and roll-out of an innovative social media platform to improve communications with training stakeholders.

Canberra, Act, Au

A member of the in-house executive leadership coaching team for Navy leaders.

Canberra, Act, Au

Led a specialised team of professionals to deliver the Navy’s strategic vision for innovation and the adoption of its core values and signature behaviours. With exposure to the entire 14,000 strong work-force this work was a vital component the Navy’s cultural transformation programme to deliver a fighting force for the future.Built and maintained stakeholder relationships across the enterprise from Board level to business unit leads.Managed the application of Design Thinking in workshops as the pan-enterprise approach to innovation training.Led the adoption of key project management leading practices resulting in improved stakeholder communication and client satisfaction.

Canberra, Act, Au

Independently commanded and managed an Offshore Patrol Boat. This was a highly technical A$20m asset, with 30 specialised team members working at sea on front line operations for prolonged periods of time. The successful output of this patrol boat and crew directly contributed to the safeguarding of Australian borders and a highly-effective Government policy.Devised and monitored the operational risk management and safety plan for the patrol boat and team. The effectiveness of this plan was essential in safeguarding the lives of the patrol boat crew in hazardous conditions and ensuring that the vessel and its personnel were able to achieve its mission 24/7 whilst deployed at sea. Applied dynamic Human Resource management, oversaw financial planning and resource management, coordinated integrated logistical support and complied with Work Health and Safety (WHS) regulations to ensure that the team and vessel were compliant with RAN governance over seagoing units.

Canberra, Act, Au

Led and managed an innovative re-work of the RAN’s most comprehensive simulated warfare training event, generating savings of >A$20m; this was achieved by transferring highly costly training from sea to full mission simulators located in Sydney over a 12-month period. Responsible for leading the synthetic training project from definition to roll out. Brought to bear superior planning, project management and relationship management skills to deliver a highly realistic and relevant training package safely on time, within scope and on budget.

Canberra, Act, Au

Coordinated and planned a large scale, multi-national maritime warfare exercise. Managing a small staff of joint warfare officers successfully conducted this live training event in a highly realistic and pressurised environment. Successfully planned for and controlled the operation of five warships, three fixed wing aircraft and three helicopters during the execution phase of the exercise.

Portsmouth, Gb

Principal Warfare Officer – tactician; trained to fight a sophisticated, multi-million dollar warship in war. Subject matter expert in above and undersea warfare domain, skilled in leading a multidiscipline team to achieve the Commanding Officer’s strategic objective.Navigation Officer – key leadership role at the centre of planning and execution of every operation conducted in a period that included two operational deployments. Led a 15-person bridge team to deliver 24/7 safe navigation of a 148-metre warship. Routinely liaised directly with external authorities, ports, companies and military units to coordinate complex operations often involving other warships and aircraft.Military Assistant – principal staff officer and executive assistant to the senior UK naval officer in the Middle East area of operations. Planned and coordinated complex and time critical visits to Iraq and throughout Gulf states. Built close relationships with numerous allied stakeholders to ensure this critical senior officer was fully briefed and prepared to execute his role as part of national geo-political strategy in the area.

Handpicked to provide a fundamental liaison role between Italian Navy and Royal Navy sea training organisation prior to and during a very successful operational deployment work-up package. Performed this role whilst executing duties as assistant navigating officer of Italian warship, ITS Durand De La Penne. Professionally proficient in Italian. Proved and honed key diplomatic and liaison skills whilst undertaking this role as relatively junior officer with little supervision and support from RN/Embassy.

Diploma, Systemic Team Coaching

Master’S Degree, Masters Of Science (Maritime Operations)

Graduate Certificate, Business/Commerce, General

Project Management Professional (Pmp)

Amac, Cmi Level 8 - Strategic Direction And Leadership

Chartered Fellow

Critical Infrastructure, Cyber Security

Level One Coaching Certificate

Psychology

Certificat Of Higher Education, Maritime Studies

Intermediate Command And Staff Course (Maritime)

High School, A-Levels

Certificate

Managing Benefits