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Cumbria, England, United Kingdom

North Cumbria

Lead in delivering the full EPRR programme on behalf of the Trust, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to develop organisational resilience and incident preparedness, lead and coordinate emergency response operations and provide strategic insights aimed at mitigating risk. • Spearheaded formulation and embedding of policies and response frameworks, while consistently maintaining oversight of changes in guidance and legislation, spanning mass casualties, CBRN, pandemics, severe… Show more Lead in delivering the full EPRR programme on behalf of the Trust, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to develop organisational resilience and incident preparedness, lead and coordinate emergency response operations and provide strategic insights aimed at mitigating risk. • Spearheaded formulation and embedding of policies and response frameworks, while consistently maintaining oversight of changes in guidance and legislation, spanning mass casualties, CBRN, pandemics, severe weather, evacuations, MTA and industrial action.• Strategically advised executives during incidents, leading tactical responses; streamlined COVID-19 strategic response framework, expediting escalation and enhancing governance and assurance processes through lessons learned.• Innovatively orchestrated and executed training sessions, incorporating dynamic risk assessment and multi-agency response strategies, achieving a remarkable enhancement in clinical and support staff decision-making under pressure.• Established standardised EPRR KPIs, aligning quarterly assurance requirements for clinical and support service leads, leading to a 15% improvement in resilience compliance and preparedness. Show less

Influential Associate Leadership Consultant delivering transformative leadership training, regrettably impacted by the global COVID pandemic.• Exceptional contributions during initial engagement, providing strategic insights and fostering resilience within the Football Association Elite Heads of Coaching (EHOC) programme.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Integral role within a leading marine engineering consultancy, overseeing complex global projects. A member of the Senior Leadership Team; spearheaded the unification of HR and Security functions in this 150-strong organisation. Operated in a dual internal and client-facing capacity, served as the liaison with government agencies and regulatory bodies, delivering strategic planning, assessments, and evidence-based documentation to committees and executives.• Initiated and managed… Show more Integral role within a leading marine engineering consultancy, overseeing complex global projects. A member of the Senior Leadership Team; spearheaded the unification of HR and Security functions in this 150-strong organisation. Operated in a dual internal and client-facing capacity, served as the liaison with government agencies and regulatory bodies, delivering strategic planning, assessments, and evidence-based documentation to committees and executives.• Initiated and managed strategic efforts to secure MOD Tier 2 supplier list inclusion for Dreadnaught programme contracts, catalysing vital advancements toward this goal. • Developed comprehensive processes and policies for secure overseas staff travel, encompassing threat analysis, briefings, and risk mitigation for deployments to high-risk areas.• Designed and implemented a pioneering leadership and behaviour development matrix, aligning attributes and competencies with seniority levels to elevate organisational performance.• Conducted on-site security baselines for infrastructure and staff across multiple sites, adhering to Tier 2 requirements and contributing to heightened security standards. Show less

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Assumed responsibility for enhancing international business resilience, continuity, and emergency planning for large-scale and intricate organisations. Meticulously analysing emergency mitigation needs, aligning them with existing plans, and formulating actionable recommendations. Employed analytical acumen to establish client relationships and bolster resilience.• Guided Deliveroo's senior management team in London through plans for driver strike action and disruption, elevating their… Show more Assumed responsibility for enhancing international business resilience, continuity, and emergency planning for large-scale and intricate organisations. Meticulously analysing emergency mitigation needs, aligning them with existing plans, and formulating actionable recommendations. Employed analytical acumen to establish client relationships and bolster resilience.• Guided Deliveroo's senior management team in London through plans for driver strike action and disruption, elevating their communication strategy and preparedness. • Collaborated with Cambridge University to craft crisis plans addressing VIP kidnap threats involving high-profile students. Devised security protocols and subsequent training for seamless implementation.• Orchestrated crisis exercises for international energy corporations, simulating scenarios like helicopter downing at sea and staff kidnap and ransom in high-threat environments, fostering crisis-ready organisations. Show less

York, United Kingdom

Transformed last-mile postal delivery operations, policies, and communications for a 500-member, 7-site team covering 6 million people. Elevated region from 20th to 4th on Royal Mail’s performance table, achieving 3.4% annual savings, with a budget of £10M.

Oxford, United Kingdom

Pioneered performance improvement and customer engagement for a cyclist-focused startup. Innovated warehousing systems secured attendance at key events and contributed to securing £0.5M investment.

South Cerney, Gloucestershire

Planned and conducted logistical support to worldwide operations across the deployment life-cycle; from initial plans to theatre draw-down and asset recovery. Wrote, co-ordinated and risk-managed deployment plans in support of strategic priorities, achieving successful mission outcomes. Deployed to Sierra Leone in support of UN mission to eradicate Ebola in the region, conducting medical resupplies and working with NGOs to deliver treatment centres.

Camberley, Surrey

Ensured the effective manning and core outputs for an organization of 700+ personnel. Directed training activity, allocating personnel to courses based upon operational priorities. Oversaw planning and implementation of 30% staff reduction project, instigating new ways of working to allow for uplift in output capacity. Lead high profile visits and presentations, ensuring continuity maintained and communication met strategic needs. Key Achievements:• Built strategic resource… Show more Ensured the effective manning and core outputs for an organization of 700+ personnel. Directed training activity, allocating personnel to courses based upon operational priorities. Oversaw planning and implementation of 30% staff reduction project, instigating new ways of working to allow for uplift in output capacity. Lead high profile visits and presentations, ensuring continuity maintained and communication met strategic needs. Key Achievements:• Built strategic resource management program from scratch. Utilised Microsoft Excel and Access to build database allowing full visibility of resources for efficiency planning. Adopted as best practice across 17 UK sites.• Managed change management programs to achieve 30% efficiency savings across training outputs. Instigated collaborative working with affected personnel ensuring early engagement and quality of service maintained. • Spearheaded Royal Visits, providing guidance on the intricacies required and ensuring elements delivered within palace timelines. Co-ordinated presentation profiles and sub-departments to ensure cohesive delivery and provided timely, appropriate communications to ensure exceptional outcomes. Show less

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

Provided communications expertise across visual, audio and written formats spanning the spectrum of Defence activities in the Falkland Islands. Liaised and briefed MOD, Falkland Islands Government and Foreign and Commonwealth staff on strategic planning and political considerations. Lead community engagement activity, through hosting events and engaging with media outlets to improve local integration and awareness. Key Achievements:• Embedded BBC team with operational… Show more Provided communications expertise across visual, audio and written formats spanning the spectrum of Defence activities in the Falkland Islands. Liaised and briefed MOD, Falkland Islands Government and Foreign and Commonwealth staff on strategic planning and political considerations. Lead community engagement activity, through hosting events and engaging with media outlets to improve local integration and awareness. Key Achievements:• Embedded BBC team with operational department, acting as liaison manager ensuring information and administration requirements were met. Facilitated video footage and interview opportunities, resulting in 3, six-minute pieces broadcast on the BBC 6 o’clock news. Show less

Bielefeld, Germany

Responsibility for logistical planning, organising and scheduling of postal delivery operations across Germany, including significant transformational projects. Directed a team of 150 personnel in delivering a high quality postal service to c.50,000 customers and implementing new initiatives and business strategies. Managed a budget of £5.4M.Key Achievements:• Lead re-configuration of postal assets across Iraq through strategic logistical planning and implementation. Liaised… Show more Responsibility for logistical planning, organising and scheduling of postal delivery operations across Germany, including significant transformational projects. Directed a team of 150 personnel in delivering a high quality postal service to c.50,000 customers and implementing new initiatives and business strategies. Managed a budget of £5.4M.Key Achievements:• Lead re-configuration of postal assets across Iraq through strategic logistical planning and implementation. Liaised with multiple stakeholders, managing relationships throughout to ensure services continued within challenging environments.• Co-ordinated initial planning for introduction of Postal IT system. Devised customer consultation programme and conducted asset surveys, enabling cost forecasts and outline timelines to be established. Developed long term relationships with key stakeholders and applied flexible approaches to ensure successful implementation. Show less

Abingdon, Oxford

Manager of a diverse group of professionally trained logisticians.- Delegated tasks around skill sets, experience and ability against tight deadlines in a range of environments.- Organised and led personnel in demanding exercises and on operations in Iraq.- Motivated, mentored and supported the personnel in every aspect of their careers including discipline, grievance and confidential advice.

Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

International Diploma, Humanitarian Assistance

International Diploma in Humanitarian Assistance (IDHA) is an advanced course which prepares attendees with the knowledge and skills.

Msc, Executive Leadership & Governance

Includes IoD taught module in The Role of the Director and the Board.

Diploma, Health Emergency Planning Resilience & Response (Dipheprr)

Mba, Business

Completed MBA modules in: - Managing people and Organisations - Managing Processes and Products - Information Systems Management.

Bachelor Of Social Science, Sociology