Moving on to a new challenge with StrongPoint ASL

Looking to help small to medium sized enterprises to help make their workplace a safe and enjoyable place to work. In addition looking to give the workforce in any organisation that their Managers care about their Health and Safety.

dealing with all Safety matters relating to the demolition of commercial buildings and compliance with the CDM 2015 regulations and standards.

• Presently working for a leading agricultural producer and distributor of arable, soft fruit and poultry products, responsible for advising the board on all health and safety, risk and human resources issues.• Monitor all company policies and processes to ensure full compliance. Actively promote industry best practice.• Coordinate the recruitment and management of the labour force. Manage all staff training and mentoring programmes.• Conduct ad hoc inspections and reviews to… Show more • Presently working for a leading agricultural producer and distributor of arable, soft fruit and poultry products, responsible for advising the board on all health and safety, risk and human resources issues.• Monitor all company policies and processes to ensure full compliance. Actively promote industry best practice.• Coordinate the recruitment and management of the labour force. Manage all staff training and mentoring programmes.• Conduct ad hoc inspections and reviews to monitor performance and compliance issues. Manage all industry audits.• Advise on H&S aspects of building refurbishment projects. Show less

I was elected at the DCVS AGM in October and stood down in December 2015 when I moved positions.

• Worked for a leading charity aiming to provide a range of goods and services for older people, responsible for providing strategic management, leadership and vision to the organisation. • Tasked with reviewing operational activities to identify potential areas for improvement.• Reviewed and updated the financial and operational systems.• Managed the merger of a smaller charity into the organisation.• Ensured that the organisation was able to achieve and maintain ISO 9001… Show more • Worked for a leading charity aiming to provide a range of goods and services for older people, responsible for providing strategic management, leadership and vision to the organisation. • Tasked with reviewing operational activities to identify potential areas for improvement.• Reviewed and updated the financial and operational systems.• Managed the merger of a smaller charity into the organisation.• Ensured that the organisation was able to achieve and maintain ISO 9001 accreditation.• Managed a team of 30+ employed staff as well as coordinating the recruitment and management of over 300 volunteers across the region.• Received training to operate as the Approved Person (AP) under the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Show less

Operations:• Responsible for managing all operation and prevention services and delivering the national strategy.• Developed and maintained strong working relationships and partnerships.• Planned and delivered a comprehensive coaching programme for senior staff to deliver improvements in performance management.• Managed a complex and challenging project aiming to deliver effective changes to duty systems and to reduce headcount by 35 posts.• Lead a flood response improvement… Show more Operations:• Responsible for managing all operation and prevention services and delivering the national strategy.• Developed and maintained strong working relationships and partnerships.• Planned and delivered a comprehensive coaching programme for senior staff to deliver improvements in performance management.• Managed a complex and challenging project aiming to deliver effective changes to duty systems and to reduce headcount by 35 posts.• Lead a flood response improvement programme to review processes and protocols.• Operated as spokesperson for the Fire Service during major incidents including floods, major fires and rescue operations.Risk Management:• Managed all policy development and legal compliance.• Tasked with managing a £3m+ project to deliver a cost effective replacement solution for PPE arrangements for fire fighters across Wales.• Reviewed and updated the industrial action plan to ensure the provision of emergency services during period of industrial dispute and strike action.• Developed strong relationships with Welsh Assembly members, civil servants and other government officials and emergency services.• Introduced new initiatives to promote results-based accountability in community projects. Show less

Project Manager:• Project managed the programme plan for fire control and convergence. Coordinated all resource management.Health & Safety Manager:• Tasked with managing all policy development and legal compliance issues. Interpreted current guidelines, giving expert advice and direction to colleagues and stakeholders.

• Established new systems to promote greater engagement with the public to facilitate cost-effective reviews and consultation projects. Also operated as the Service Complaints Officer.

• Developed the service wide training strategy.

• Participated in fire fighting and emergency rescue operations across the region.

• Worked as a toolmaker for a specialist die casting and machining company.