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London Borough Of Islington, England, United Kingdom

To support the Parking Enforcement Manager by developing data models, dashboards, and automation tools to enable performance monitoring and strategic decision-making across Parking Services. Achieve agreed outcomes, deliver high-quality insights, and align all activities with the Council’s strategic goals.Data Management and AnalysisDesign, maintain, and optimize data models, reporting systems, dashboards, and automation processes.Conduct advanced data modeling and analysis to uncover insights that support strategic initiatives and service optimization.Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all reporting and analytical outputs.Enforcement and Contract ManagementAssist with managing on-street enforcement and CCTV/ANPR operations.Support contract management, including drafting documents, tendering, evaluating bids, preparing award reports, negotiating variations, and ensuring compliance with legislation and Council policies.Contribute to budget preparation and monitoring for Parking Services.Stakeholder EngagementRepresent the Council in meetings, seminars, and project events involving internal teams, contractors, local authorities, and other external bodies.Communicate insights and their impact on strategy to stakeholders within and beyond the Council.Quality and Process ImprovementDevelop and enforce quality control measures and departmental standards to ensure compliance and excellence.Oversee data and reporting requests, including tracking, prioritization, and approvals.Leadership and CollaborationAssist with recruiting, training, and supervising analyst-level employees.Manage Data Analysts and Service Quality Officers to ensure effective collaboration and successful project delivery.Policy and Technical DevelopmentAssist in formulating parking policies and presenting them to management and other stakeholders.Lead the design and implementation of technical processes to address key service challenges.

Islington, England, United Kingdom

Strategic Design and Development: Lead the design, maintenance, and ongoing development of advanced management statistical models to ensure the delivery and achievement of critical KPIs.Embedding Continuous Improvement: Drive contract performance by embedding a robust continuous improvement methodology, aligning corporate practices and systems with operational strategies from the outset.Performance Monitoring and Intervention: Oversee and evaluate operational performance in real-time, providing strategic recommendations and implementing remedial actions to address any performance shortfalls.Dynamic Service Management: Direct a responsive enforcement regime, identifying and implementing real-time adjustments to services and service levels to meet evolving demands effectively.Operational Governance: Collaborate with the operational management team to ensure all processes adhere strictly to company procedures and relevant legislative requirements.Client Relationship Management: Act as a key liaison with clients, ensuring the operational team delivers on contractual obligations and maintains client satisfaction.Leadership and Coaching: Provide expert guidance, coaching, and mentorship to contract operations teams to foster continuous improvement and drive excellence in contract delivery.Performance Insight and Systems Improvement: Deliver objective performance analysis, identifying opportunities for enhanced systems, processes, and procedures, and overseeing their effective implementation.Data-Driven Decision Making: Maintain comprehensive performance records in an analytical format, offering contract management teams a clear benchmark for compliance and performance comparison across operations.

London And Essex

Promoted to oversee revenue protection operations across Essex and East London, managing multiple Mail Centres with full accountability for ensuring fair compensation for services rendered. Successfully led a team comprising 2 team leaders, 2 administrative assistants, and 19 frontline staff, recovering £4 million annually.Strategic Performance Improvement: Identified underperforming sites with poor scanning acceptance procedures and implemented targeted training workshops for over 1,000 employees. Achieved up to a 50% improvement in scanning compliance at some sites, with Romford Mail Centre reducing non-compliance from 40% to 26%.Budgetary Management: Managed a £500k operating budget, consistently delivering an 8:1 return on assets through strategic planning and resource optimization.Union Negotiations and Workforce Optimization: Negotiated with union representatives to transition full-time roles to part-time positions and realign non-value-added staff costs to other functions, enhancing efficiency and delivering savings equivalent to 4 full-time staff.Cross-Functional Leadership: Established and chaired a cross-functional working group to address revenue protection challenges, achieving significant improvements in performance metrics, increasing compliance from 30% to 85%.Data-Driven Revenue Recovery: Designed and implemented an analytical model to predict revenue loss based on leakage data. This approach doubled revenue recoveries at Romford Mail Centre within the first four months.Fraud Investigation Leadership: Led a large-scale investigation into fraudulent customer activity, coordinating cross-functional efforts to mitigate significant financial risks. Recovered £1.2 million in revenue and successfully terminated the account to prevent further losses.This role demonstrated exceptional leadership, operational excellence, and a results-driven approach to optimizing revenue protection across a complex, multi-site operation.

Essex, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for the day-to-day management of revenue protection activities within the four postcode areas surrounding Chelmsford Mail Centre. Supervised a team comprising 1 team leader, 1 administrative assistant, and 8 frontline staff, ensuring accurate revenue capture and operational efficiency.Analytical Framework Implementation: Developed and implemented an analytical framework that identified vulnerabilities in online billing systems, safeguarding over £15 million in sales within a single day.Operational Oversight: Provided expert guidance during the deployment of a parcel sortation machine, ensuring correct payment for over 200,000 items daily and promptly addressing any underpayments.Employee Engagement Initiative: Led a joint working group focused on improving staff satisfaction across 32 Mail Centres. Addressed concerns raised in annual surveys regarding working environments and practices, resulting in a 20% average satisfaction increase. Delivered new equipment and established a "golden standard" for working practices, fostering a more motivated and productive workforce.This role highlighted strong operational oversight, a proactive approach to revenue protection, and a commitment to staff engagement and satisfaction.

Essex, England, United Kingdom

Joined Royal Mail Group in September 2014 as part of a Graduate Operations Manager programme, completing a 16-month rotational placement across Delivery, Collections, and Processing units. Gained hands-on experience in operational management, process improvement, and team leadership.Process Improvement: Designed and implemented a process change across five delivery offices, achieving a 15% increase in parcel sortation rates per hour.Operational Leadership: Managed Harwich Delivery Office for 10 weeks, overseeing the safe and timely delivery of mail to 14,000 addresses daily.Customer Experience Enhancement: Reduced customer complaints at Colchester Delivery Office by 40% through root cause analysis and delivering actionable 360-degree feedback to both staff and customers.Peak Season Project Management: Volunteered to lead the 2014 Christmas support project at Stratford Delivery Office, managing a team of nine to batch sort 500,000 letters per night. This initiative reduced the workload of the local Mail Centre by over 35%, ensuring successful Christmas deliveries.This role provided a strong foundation in operational management and problem-solving, equipping me with the skills to lead teams and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.

Southend On Sea, United Kingdom

As a Team Leader for Birkin Group, I managed a team of 8 cleaners at a local college, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality cleaning service across multiple classrooms and communal areas. I took pride in maintaining critical spaces, including the cafeteria and toilet facilities, to support the college's daily operations throughout the academic year.Workload Management: Delegated tasks effectively within the team to consistently meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs).Service Excellence: Collaborated with the team to provide an outstanding cleaning service, ensuring classrooms and communal areas were always ready for use.Hygiene Standards: Used initiative to maintain hygiene in high-traffic areas, ensuring the college met health and safety standards.Health and Safety Compliance: Prevented accidents by adhering to safe working practices and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.Project Leadership: Led teams of 7-8 staff to complete intensive deep cleans during half-term breaks, including a comprehensive spring clean of all rooms.Staff Training: Completed a train-the-trainer course, enabling me to train new team members on the use of cleaning machinery and best practices.This role allowed me to develop strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills while contributing to a clean and safe learning environment.

Essex, England, United Kingdom

As part of a two-year management development scheme with Travis Perkins, I completed a series of placements across various departments, gaining comprehensive insight into the operations of a successful builders’ merchant. The programme provided hands-on experience and the opportunity to understand how each function contributes to overall business success.Product Expertise: Built extensive product knowledge through on-the-job training, evening classes, and studying towards City and Guilds qualifications alongside a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business Studies.Customer Engagement: Communicated effectively with customers through multiple channels, ensuring high levels of service and satisfaction.Sustainability Awareness: Developed a strong understanding of the importance of sourcing environmentally friendly materials to meet both customer needs and industry standards.Operational Maintenance: Ensured machinery and equipment were well-maintained and fit for purpose, supporting efficient and safe operations.Logistics and Planning: Gained practical experience in logistics, organizing safe and cost-effective customer deliveries to construction sites while adhering to health and safety protocols.This role provided a solid foundation in operational management, customer service, and sustainability practices, preparing me for leadership roles within the building industry.

Master Of Business Administration With A Specialism In Finance, Mba, Merit

MBA programme completed which covers key management disciplines including: economics, financial decision making, leadership, marketing.

Bachelor’S Degree, Psychology, 2:1

The modules throughout my degree challenged me to adapt and adopt new thinking styles to approach assignments objectively.

Higher National Certificate (Hnc), Business Studies, Pass

I studied part time in the evenings to achieve my HNC in Business Studies qualification whilst also working full time for Travis Perkins..

Secondary And Higher Education, Various, Various

I undertook my secondary and higher education at Cecil Jones College (previously Cecil Jones High School). •A Level’s - Business Studies.