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Delivering the vanguard One Public Estate Programme across the South East and South West of England in conjunction with the LGA and Cabinet Office.Managing relations between 20 partnerships of local public service delivery bodies and central government departments to get the best outcomes for each locality. Engaging stakeholders, coordinating activities and managing expectations to ensure the success of this programme is delivered as far and wide as possible.

As Programme Manager I am responsible for activities, initiatives and operations in regards to oil & gas exploration, a new industry sector for the Falkland Islands. Key Achievements:• Devising and implementing a government wide strategy to ready the Falklands for the planned Oil & Gas exploration and production programmes of work. • Producing a fluid and adaptable 18 – 24 month business readiness plan to allow the Falklands Islands Government to be meet key non-negotiable… Show more As Programme Manager I am responsible for activities, initiatives and operations in regards to oil & gas exploration, a new industry sector for the Falkland Islands. Key Achievements:• Devising and implementing a government wide strategy to ready the Falklands for the planned Oil & Gas exploration and production programmes of work. • Producing a fluid and adaptable 18 – 24 month business readiness plan to allow the Falklands Islands Government to be meet key non-negotiable milestones.• Working as part of the key senior executive decision makers to determine financial feasibility and accurately determine the requirements of the programme of work. • Creating internal and external policies and procedures, which resulted in streamlined processes and greater preparedness. • Leading the development of key business relationships across the Falkland Island and Internationally with Gas and Oil providers. Show less

Regen and Renew Ltd is an independent energy and carbon reduction consultancy and brokerage firm. Regen and Renew successfully grew to turn over £400k while delivering a very high level of customer satisfaction across 3 key areas:• Providing key consultancy services across local authorities, housing providers and partnering private companies.• Working with key authorities to determine effective programmes of work across the areas of energy and carbon reductions.• Representing… Show more Regen and Renew Ltd is an independent energy and carbon reduction consultancy and brokerage firm. Regen and Renew successfully grew to turn over £400k while delivering a very high level of customer satisfaction across 3 key areas:• Providing key consultancy services across local authorities, housing providers and partnering private companies.• Working with key authorities to determine effective programmes of work across the areas of energy and carbon reductions.• Representing the ‘big 6’ energy providers and providing a brokerage services and relationship management.Key Achievements:• Business Partnering with Warm Wales to lead and represent the initiative, within 12 months £15 million of new business was generated.• Identifying new funding channels to finance project execution, successfully negotiating contracts with energy providers resulting in access to £7m in carbon funding from utilities companies in 2012/2013 alone. • Providing expert advice and consultancy across the social housing arena in regards to funding, building commercial relationships and launching key projects.• Through the creation a Community Interest Company for Monmouthsire County Council, (an outsourced arm of the local authority) that became responsible for addressing the green energy and digital inclusion agendas and creation of jobs. This company is still in place and has grown and now offers community apprenticeships, additionally it has saved the local authority £150k per year. Show less

As Business & Finance Manager I was responsible for the successfully delivery of the regeneration agenda in Wales and management of the programme budget (£66 million) along with the delivery of the ‘One Wales’ agenda.Key Achievements:• Alongside the role of Business and Finance manager created a bespoke low carbon initiative, which saw a significant increase in funding across the Welsh Heads of the Valleys region, funding rose from £10 million in 2006 to £24.5 million in… Show more As Business & Finance Manager I was responsible for the successfully delivery of the regeneration agenda in Wales and management of the programme budget (£66 million) along with the delivery of the ‘One Wales’ agenda.Key Achievements:• Alongside the role of Business and Finance manager created a bespoke low carbon initiative, which saw a significant increase in funding across the Welsh Heads of the Valleys region, funding rose from £10 million in 2006 to £24.5 million in 2009.• Successfully managed the key commercial business relationships with 12 local authorities, ensuring that each authority was accurately represented and understood the needs.• Secured key investment from British Gas which significantly increased the continuity of the renewable energy program of work and implementation across a large number of homes. The investment in a new ‘Green Skills Training Academy’ by British Gas indicated the validation nationally of the work and ensured the sustainability of the initiatives. Show less