Development Manager, Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency – Coventry, 2009 - to dateAchievements: All reports and process outcomes delivered within agreed timescales and budgets. Improved levels of stakeholder satisfaction and confidence in QCDA support and advice. Effective management of client expectations. Sources of risk identified and mitigation measures implemented as required. Development needs of clients satisfied expeditiously and satisfactorily.Edexcel… Show more Development Manager, Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency – Coventry, 2009 - to dateAchievements: All reports and process outcomes delivered within agreed timescales and budgets. Improved levels of stakeholder satisfaction and confidence in QCDA support and advice. Effective management of client expectations. Sources of risk identified and mitigation measures implemented as required. Development needs of clients satisfied expeditiously and satisfactorily.Edexcel External Verifier, Emergency Fire Service, South-East region, 2006 – 2008Achievement: Activities of two NVQ Centres moderated and brought back to expected standards.Fire and Rescue Service 1979 – 2009Curriculum manager London Fire Brigade 2006-2009Achievements: Areas of unsatisfied training need and ineffective provision identified and managed.Her Majesty’s Fire Service Inspectorate as HMI (II) Head of People Management and Development 2001 – 2006Achievements: Quality assurance and improvement of national training and development provision. IPDS went live in 2003, adopted by Fire and Rescue Services across the four Home nations. New Fire Safety NOS and NVQs in place by 2005, Fire Investigation NOS adopted by Fire Investigation community. New recruitment standards and assessment development centre process and multi-tier entry in place by 2005. Group Commander I/C (Skills) Harrow Training Centre 1997-2001Achievements: Saved £150 K in staff costs. Opening of new breathing apparatus training facility within budget and on time. New Heavy Rescue training venues made available at zero cost to Brigade.Assistant Divisional Officer 1996-1997Fire Service College as Instructor (Hazardous Materials Section) 1992-1996Station Officer (Operations and Fire Safety) 1986-1992 Sub Officer (Operations) 1984-1986Leading Firefighter (Operations) 1981-1984London Fire Brigade Firefighter 1979-1981 Show less

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