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I have sole responsibility in England for inviting Scools and Trusts from the Independent Sector to take a lead role in transforming educational opportunities for children in some of the most challenging social and education environments.

Experienced senior leader in the Private, Public and 3rd Sectors.

I am a Trustee of 4 charities, 2 with National profiles.

of the UK's largest educational charity, overseeing assets of c. £450 million and an annual revenue budget of £18-20M. Accountable to and working with a very experienced Main Board and its Committees.Chairman of its Enterprise Company. Gained accreditation as an Olympic venue.AchievementsRenewed and fostered strong relationships with Central Government, the City of London Corporation and Local Authorities at both officer and political levels. Directed major building and refurbishment programme c £90M. Responsible for multi-contract management, selecting procurement methods, achieving VFM. All projects on time and to budget. Delivered the first, significant corporate restructuring of an ancient Charity/ Limited Company.Successfully introduced innovative policies to the strategic management of multi- class investment assets. Drove continuous change, including downsizing, with minimum disruption to the business.

SPONSOR BROKER IN DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES FOR THE INDEPENDENT EDUCATION SECTOR. (CONSULTANT) OCT 2007- TO DATE Solely responsible for promoting in England, the Government's Academies and National Challenge Trust (NCT) Programmes to the Sector. These are the spearhead governance models for transforming ingrained underperformance in schools.I secure the commitment of the Boards of out-performing and high-profile Sector schools/ Trusts for leading these radical, multi-million pounds projects to the satisfaction of Ministers and their advisers. AchievementsIn a fast changing environment, secured a strategic opening to add further capacity from the Sector to the National Challenge Programme of DCSF.Major contribution to new policy of NCTs. Devised policy for capacity funding and Accreditation Schemes for approval by Ministers. Gained commitment from some 30 schools in 2 years, tripling the total in 2007.

of an independent boarding school/limited company in a town location with land assets, 110 staff and a revenue budget of £10 million.. Accountable to, and contributing towards, the effectiveness of the Main Board. Responsible for business development, accounting, financial planning, budget management, H&SW and providing all support services.AchievementsLead change, rapidly but smoothly, to business systems and the management structure.Introduced continuous improvement in purchasing and procurement with significant savings of 20-30%.Devised and implemented land and site expansion strategies. Completed significant building developments and land acquisition. HR DIRECTOR - 23,000 PERSONNEL; Promotion to Group Captain)Responsible for the development of strategic personnel policies and their subsequent implementation at 70 locations. Initiating organisational change caused by revised Government policy.Ensuring the highest quality standards of HR were achieved at both HQ and 70 units. Advising the Board of Directors on major personnel casework. Personal advice to both Main and Group Board Chairmen.

Based at British Forces HQ, responsibility spanning 4 countries, 45,000 tri- Service personnel on active duty. Political sensitivity of tasks required reporting direct to the Commander, General Sir Peter de la Billiere. Key policies were created in an highly charged, unforgiving environment and could not be rehearsed in peacetime. AchievementsOperating well above normal level of responsibility, lead the Team which created, without precedents, unique financial, administrative and HR procedures to support the War effort for the 3 UK Services.Working closely with Allies, senior and subordinate HQs, UK Central Government and host Nation senior representatives, gained approval and implemented policies of extreme sensitivity to the host Nation: e.g. religious observance and burial.All policies were effective during the War. Other Relevant ExperienceTrustee on the Boards and Committees of 4 charities, 2 with National profiles, serving disadvantage, mainly for children.Freeman of the City of London and Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carmen.Earlier ExperienceA range of progressively testing posts connected to Public accountancy, HR, officer training, estate management and legal casework. Mainstream expertise in HR at both operational and HQ / MOD policy level. Fast track promotion.Secondary roles, progressing to be commander, of forces responsible for defence/disaster recovery on operational RAF airfields in war. Regularly evaluated by NATO. Awarded OBE in 1990 for results achieved in the most rewarding but challenging of circumstances.Graduate of RAF Staff College (MA Equivalent) attended by both UK and overseas fast track students. Against stiff competition, awarded College prize for a thesis on future personnel policy.