Customs lead for the Gibraltar negotiations.

- Leading on VAT and excise policy development for the Backstop and Alternative Arrangements models for Northern Ireland and advising Ministers on recommended options. - Part of the Indirect Tax Withdrawal Agreement Renegotiation Team in Sept - Oct 2019 - responsible for liaising with negotiators and advising and updating the Chancellor on the latest developments.- Responsible for the policy development of the VAT and excise elements of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Policy Advisor in the VAT and excise team working on EU exit responsible for:- 'Day 1 No Deal' policies across a number of indirect tax policy areas including passengers, parcels and import VAT.- The successful passage through parliament of the VAT and excise elements of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 .- Stakeholder engagement and communications in the run up to a no deal departure with businesses in the UK and overseas - including the 'VAT for business'… Show more Policy Advisor in the VAT and excise team working on EU exit responsible for:- 'Day 1 No Deal' policies across a number of indirect tax policy areas including passengers, parcels and import VAT.- The successful passage through parliament of the VAT and excise elements of the Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Act 2018 .- Stakeholder engagement and communications in the run up to a no deal departure with businesses in the UK and overseas - including the 'VAT for business' Technical Notice.- Month long locum loan as Assistant Private Secretary to the Financial Secretary to the Treasury and Paymaster General Show less

Section Manager of the Vision, Audio & Connected Home sections of Southampton's John Lewis. Responsible for:- Collaboratively working with Section Manager group to ensure as a branch we are achieving the Partnership's business plan and striving to achieve profitability in a tough market.- The successful delivery and introduction of Smart Home in the Southampton branch, a new section focused on showing customers the latest technology and the future of the home.- Directly… Show more Section Manager of the Vision, Audio & Connected Home sections of Southampton's John Lewis. Responsible for:- Collaboratively working with Section Manager group to ensure as a branch we are achieving the Partnership's business plan and striving to achieve profitability in a tough market.- The successful delivery and introduction of Smart Home in the Southampton branch, a new section focused on showing customers the latest technology and the future of the home.- Directly line managing a team of 25+ Partners, motivating the team as co-owners in the business. Identify and nurture future talent in the company whilst also challenging underperformance where necessary. - Analytical work to understand how the branch is trading and whether it is offering the correct proposition to our customers. - Duty Manager responsible for the running of all aspects of the Southampton branch in the absence of Head of Branch or Steering Group members. Show less

A trainee position where I took a key role in the Leadership Team at Waitrose Romsey. Responsible for:- Managing the section in the absence of senior leadership to ensure the safe and legal operation of the shop.- Ensuring good shop keeping standards across the store to delivery an excellent experience to our customers.- Balancing competing priorities, ensuring Partners were in the right place, at the right time, doing the right job.- Delivery excellent customer service.

Responsible for:- Leading a team in the absence of management reporting in to senior leaders, providing commercial and trading insights.- Ensure excellent customer services by maintaining good availability and shop keeping standards.- Adapting to work in different areas quickly as required by the business and encouraging the cross-training of those around me.

A Partner cross-trained in multiple areas across the store to deliver a great shopping experience to our customers.