Peter Major Email & Phone Number

Kent, England, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Previously a teacher-in-training of Uniformed Services syllabus, aimed at 16-18 year olds.

Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom

Previously employed as a CCTV operator within the Community Support Unit at Dartford Borough Council.

Westminster, London, Uk

After leaving the RAF, I joined the Civil Service, employed in the Department for Exiting the European Union. As a Human Resources Manager, my remit was leading on the Learning and Development team. My leads also included the design, development and launch of a new, bespoke L&D website, delivery of the new coaching requirements and procurement of line manager training packages. Previously to this, I was joint-lead on the development and delivery of the People Operations Team, newly set up to deliver a focussed service in specific areas of operation, such as transfers of staff and contracts. I worked closely with directors and business partners and looked to expand my knowledge and experience at all times.

Chatham

Engaging with audiences at educational establishments and youth organisations, raising the profile of the RAF and promoting RAF careers.• Providing potential recruits with advice and guidance in regards to RAF careers and lifestyle• Negotiating with key decision makers and stakeholders, conducting a range of presentations• Organising and delivering air/road shows and an Army Careers Fair in Germany, a role encompassing risk assessments and the arrangement of travel and accommodation• Providing the RAF with a progress report on the recruitment performance in the South-East, highlighting potential areas of change to ensure maximal levels of efficiencyKey Achievements: Contributed to enhanced RAF visibility and an increase in job applications by successfully engaging with potential recruits across the South-East.

Various

Corporal - 12 Dec 11 to 1 May 17Acting Corporal - Jun 09 to Feb 10 & Jun 11 to Nov 11SAC - 13 Mar 02 to 11 Dec 11LAC - 12 Oct 01 to 12 Mar 02AC - 18 Apr 01 to 11 Oct 01

Raf High Wycombe

Directly responsible for the adherence to RAF disciplinary standards and Service Law.• Produced casework for court martials and sanctions, as well as service complaints, honours and awards and freedom of information requests• Responsible for the welfare of accused individuals, maintaining morale and ensuring they were fully briefed and prepared for court martials or summary hearings• Managed disciplinary cases at satellite units, consulting legal casework and reporting weekly to the station commanderKey Achievements: Successfully developed and implemented a system to handle incoming information more simply; this streamlined the process of receiving disciplinary information and improved efficiency in regards to the recording and delivery of information.

Camp Souter, Kabul, Afghanistan

• Coordinated flight bookings for over 600 military personnel in the Kabul area, maintaining morale and contributing to mission success by conducting operations accurately and in line with time parameters• Completed travel itineraries for numerous VIP officers and civilians, involving booking flights and attending meetings and courses related to the mission• Trained and mentored personnel, and briefing those affected by alterations to the booking system• Created a property book, and photographing and recording valuable artefacts and assetsKey Achievements: Proactively developed and effectuated methods to ensure continuous flights for UK personnel by anticipating problems resulting from damaged aircraft; arranged alternative flights to ensure those affected reached their destination on time.

Headquarters Air Command

• Directly responsible for deployed personnel, managing deployment registers for numerous RAF departments• Supervised preparations for over 600 personnel for deployment and conducted management checks for 20 career managers• Produced a comprehensive report for the head of department which examined pre-deployment courses for service personnel and highlighted potential areas of change and the future level of support required by the officeKey Achievements: Oversaw the successful transfer of pre-deployment course administration by developing a training package in collaboration with the Movements section at RAF Brize Norton.

Defence Fire Training And Development Centre - Manston

• Conducted a wide range of human resources activities involving pay, allowances, courses and deployments; serving as secretary for the Station Management Board• Responsible for disciplinary matters, appraisals, promotions, and management checks• Trained and mentored two senior managers, providing them with the knowledge and skillset to excel• Organised station visits from the Air Member for Personnel and Army Audit Assurance team Key Achievements: Achieved promotion as a result of exceptional service.

Camp Buehring, Kuwait / Contingency Operating Base, Iraq

• Compiled medical statistics in Kuwait and Iraq, providing commanders with an overview of UK personnel health which enabled them to identify areas of concern• Managed flight bookings and passenger handling duties in Kuwait for helicopter flights, providing pre-flight briefs and safety information• Served as personal assistant to the area manager in Iraq for a month, managing his appointments, his agenda and his clients

Raf High Wycombe

Whilst at High Wycombe I was employed in the Main Admin Office dealing with pay, discharges, UK detachments and overseas deployments, as well as looking after the administration for the reservists on our unit. I was responsible for Substitute Service Accommodation applications and sometimes looked after the Maternity Leave and Promotion registers. I was also employed to cover in the discipline section for a month owing to staff shortages.

Raf Kinloss

On the Operations Wing, I looked after the administration for a variety of sections, dealing with pay, detachments, courses, appraisals and discharges. During this tour my Sergeant deployed to the United States for six months and I covered his position of Personal Assistant to the Wing Commander, looking after his diary and helping him with his administration. I wasn't given the advanced rank but the experience was invaluable.

Raf Leuchars

In Management Services, I was responsible for looking after a variety of courses and deployed administration, as well as ensuring that our movement records were correct. I sometimes dealt with pay queries, UK detachments and discharges if required, as well as taking part in various station exercises.

Udari Airfield, Al Udeid, Qatar

Working nights for 17 weeks, I was employed as the arrivals administrator in Qatar, responsible for processing all personnel correctly upon arrival at the airfield. I gave comprehensive briefs for up to 150 personnel at a time along with the Air Transport Liaison Team. This helped personnel to find their onward flights or with booking temporary accommodation on base if their flights were the next day or beyond. My control of the OPLOC (Operational Location) database was vital to ensure the UK had an accurate idea of how many people were on base at any one time.

Headquarters Strike Command

As part of the Briefing and Co-ordination team, we were responsible for preparing written and powerpoint briefs for the starred officers at Strike Command and visitors, including foreign military units. My main presentation tasks were to ensure it was up to date with the latest information on Aircraft, Weapons and location data. I additionally used Photoshop to create images that made the presentations more asthetically pleasing. I was also responsible for all our conference rooms and the IT equipment in them. Finally, I collated the information required for the Air Force Board Standing Committee meetings and was responsible for all our secret documents and magnetic media.

Headquarters Strike Command

My first job in the RAF was working in a Logistics Registry looking after roughly 600 files for the section. I also assisted with looking after Magnetic Media and data.

Raf Halton

Completed RAF Basic Training from April - June 2001 and professional training from June - October 2001.

Ba(Hons), Sociology (Criminology), First-Class Honours

Mathematics, D

GCSE Mathematics resit - exams in May and June.

Project Management

Prince2 Project Management (Foundation and Practitioner) Pending completion in April 2017.

Education record

GCSE English Literature, English Language, Physical Education, History, Maths, Science.

Facilitation Skills

Facilitation Skills required for presentations and interactive workshops.

Leadership And Management, Ilm Level 3

First Line Management, Cmi Level 3

Team Leading, Cmi Level 2

Football Association Coaching Badge, Level 1

Business Administration Modern Apprenticeship

National Licensees Certificate, Pass

Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, Nvq Level 2