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Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Reporting to Managing Director, act as first POC for the customer, consultants and sub-contractors for all administrative matters relating to the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contractManagement of the Task Order (TO) lifecycle process; receipt and distribution to the Delivery Team (DT) and subcontracting partners; Work collaboratively to coordinate CV submissions and provide proposal guidance. Prepare final TO proposal, including calculating margin and submit to customer via the secure NCIA Neo Portal. Liaise with customer to obtain TO award feedback.Onboard consultants and subcontractors – from award date to onsite start; provide guidance regarding security and specific country legal requirements; provide information regarding travel / accommodation.Conduct Keep In Touch calls with consultants and address any related concerns; hold face-to-face discussions at NCIA locations for duty of care purposes, monitor level of job satisfaction, discuss new opportunities and career goals. Negotiate annual rate increases.Manage consultant Period of Performance and hourly burn rates/funding; request additional funding from customer.Liaison with customer for all administrative queries such as (but not limited to) Purchase Order, additional funding and extension requests.Manage the TO Register and correspondence regarding all submissions and awards; management of TO statistical data (advanced MS Excel) to brief senior management.Reporting to Security Director, management of UK Personnel Security Clearances and the first POC regarding UK security matters.Conduct security clearance verification checks; initiate and manage Background Personnel Security Standard process; request NATO Secret certificates; raise and submit Request for Visits via International Visiting Control Office.Strictly manage the UK Security Register; identify and implement new security policies; review/update the Security Policy Manual.

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Reported to NCIA A&AS Programme Manager, act as first POC for the customer, consultants and sub-contractors for all operational matters relating to the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) contractReceipt and management of the Task Order (TO) lifecycle process; calculate consultant and subcontractor rates/prices and distribute to Talent Acquisition (TA) and subcontracting partners. Work collaboratively with TA and subcontractors, coordinating CV submissions and providing guidance. Prepare final TO proposal, including calculating overhead and profit margins, and submit to customer via the secure NCIA Neo PortalOnboard consultants and subcontractors – from award date to onsite start; provide guidance regarding security and specific country legal requirements; provide information regarding travel / accommodationMonitor consultant performance and address any related concerns; meet with consultants for duty of care and resolve issues, monitor level of job satisfaction, discuss new opportunities and career goals. Negotiate annual rate increasesManage active consultant Period of Performance and hourly burn rates/funding; request additional funding from customerCommunicate with NCIA stakeholders regarding consultant performance and to elicit potential new opportunitiesManage the TO Register and CRM Pipeline database regarding all submissions and awards; management of TO statistical data (advanced MS Excel) to brief senior managementKey Achievements:Instrumental in the successful NCIA A&AS+ re-compete proposal, resulting in a revenue value of circa €10M per year (€50M over 5-year contract term). Received an Exceptional Performance AwardInstrumental in various successful NATO ACT IFIB proposals, including numerous Core Development Management Support proposals, at a revenue value of $18MReduced onboarding timeline by 20% through a team initiative, identifying bottlenecks and developing mitigating solutions

Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Reported to UK Operations Director, management and administration of all UK Personnel Security Clearances and the first POC regarding UK security matters Manage the Bristol Office Facility Security Clearance (FSC) status and undertake regular site visits to uphold compliancy and security processesConducted security clearance verification checks; initiate and manage Background Personnel Security Standard process; request NATO Secret certificates; raise and submit Request for Visits via International Visiting Control OfficeStrictly managed the UK Security Vetting Register; identify and implement new UK security policies and processes; regularly review Security Policy Manual for accuracy and complianceWorked collaboratively with the UK Operations Director, SPA HQ and European Security Officers on all security related mattersHold UK and NATO higher level security clearanceKey Achievements:Early preparation for the FSC Assurance inspection, securing 2-year renewal, with no disruption to customer related operationsPerformed 100% review of current security procedures and implemented new/updated processes and guidelines, ensuring office security compliancy

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Reported directly to Vice President of NATO and European Operations, efficiently managed all NCIA A&AS TOs, NATO Allied Command Transformation (ACT) Invitation For International Bids (IFIBs) and UK TOsReceived, assessed and evaluated TOs/IFIBs and circulated to senior management, sector leads, external sub-contractor partners and internal TA teamPrepared / drafted proposal submissions; managed CV submittals, conducted CV reviews and updated/reformatted; compiled Requirement Matrices; calculated financial controls (overheads / profit margin) for senior management approval; finalised proposal and submitted to NCIA, NATO ACT or UK customer Managed TO Register and CRM Pipeline database for all submissions and awards; upon TO award, gathered feedback and undertook review for continuous improvementManagement of TO statistical data (advanced MS Excel) dashboard to brief/present to senior managementWorked accurately and to very tight deadlines fully supporting the UK Ops Director, NCIA A&AS Programme Manager, Belgium Security Officer, TA Team, and partner sub-contractorsKey Achievements:Highly recognised as Top Performer by both President of MCR Global and VP of NATO and European OperationsInstrumental in the various successful NATO ACT IFIB proposals, including the Core Enterprise Service Programme proposal, at a revenue value of $17M Re-organised the NCIA A&AS proposal process to reduce timeline and increase efficiency by 20%Created TO Analysis (MS Excel) dashboard to produce statistical data, allowing focussed recruitment drives and financial controls

Lincoln, United Kingdom

As a Recruiter, responsible for delivering talent across the UK through numerous defence frameworks. Duties: utilise various media sources to search and identify security cleared personnel; negotiate contractor employment terms and employee salaries; accurately input applicant information into the Taleo recruitment database; work collaboratively with new candidates to prepare and improve their CV for presentation to hiring managers; coordinate client/candidate interviews and undertake onboarding duties. Perform Account Manager duties, providing continual support throughout the duration of contract/employment.

Royal Air Force Waddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Reported to the Chief of Staff (Support) as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all manpower planning and Peacetime Establishment (PE) variations, covering both military and civilian positions throughout the UK and the United States of AmericaSole responsibility for the effective management control and efficient delivery of all strategic manpower planning and submission of manpower amendments to support operationally focussed unitsInterrogated the Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) OBIEE Oracle database to produce Management Information (MI) reports in respect strategic training and core competence KPIsPresented KPI reports to senior management in the form of MS Excel dashboardKey Achievements:Produced monthly MI reports, resulting in an increase of training and core competence compliancy by 30%

Royal Air Force Digby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Focal point for all human resource matters, for both regular and reserve personnel, with sole responsibility for the effective management and delivery of all HR outputs: Payroll and expenses; career, appraisal, talent, and data management; in/out processing; producing training and core competence KPI’s; HR policy briefings; UK and overseas travel bookings and performing general support administrationRecruitment of Cyber Reserves cadre, compiled and secured personal application paperwork; conducted pre-joining interviews and managed medical appointments; arranged attestation parades; processed onboarding Facilitated and instructed the Basic Recruit Training Course (BRTC) – a 4-week, 2-day per week basic RAF knowledge trainingAuthorised publicly funded travel expenses to a ceiling of £1,000 per claim and accountable for the strict usage of the Unit’s £5,000 per month subsistence corporate credit cardHandled complicated HR enquiries, requiring in-depth research and analysis from various sources of Ministry of Defence Joint Service Publication policies and guidelinesManager of two highly motivated and professional HR staff, responsible for their career development, training, authoring and debriefing their annual appraisal, reward management, flexible working arrangements, absence management, discipline, and their welfareUndertook a full review and reorganisation of HR staff roles and their responsibilities whilst developing new HR processes for continuous improvement Key Achievements:Recruited 25 x Part Time Volunteer Reserve (PTVR) Cyber Reserve personnel into the newly established Joint Cyber Unit, allowing the Unit to be operationally functional faster than plannedManagement and leadership of HR staff leading to one successfully gaining promotionProject managed the relocation and reconfiguration of HR Office to amalgamate the regular, reserve, and civilian HR staffs, resulting in a significant increase to staff knowledge, productivity, and efficiency

Royal Air Force Waddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

As Recruitment Officer, responsible for the efficient and accurate recruitment of Part Time Voluntary Reserves (PTVR) personnel into the Intelligence Reserves cadreManaged and administered recruitment applications from initiation through to attestation and provided ongoing guidance to candidates and external stakeholders to progress caseworkFacilitated and adjudicated the Airmen Selection Test - a 2-hour aptitude test to ensure candidates were suitable for their chosen career pathConducted selection interviews and provided candidate debriefs Attended numerous Employment Engagement events to promote interest in the Intelligence ReservesManaged the effective running of the 6-weekly Information and Recruitment Days for approx. 40 personnelAs Training Facilitator, facilitated and delivered the BRTC for newly recruited Intelligence Reserves personnelPlacement forecasting and identification; reserving training venue and student accommodation; remaining current on BRTC content; managing groups of up to 10 personnel per courseLiaised and negotiated with the Reservists to accommodate their individual training requirements in conjunction with their civilian employment demandsKey Achievements:Recognised flaws in the Information and Recruitment Days and streamlined the event resulting in a more efficient and informative programme and a 50% reduction of candidate requirement to be onsite

Royal Air Force High Wycombe, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Responsible for all aspects of military career and talent management for over 600 Medical personnel: Managing and administering UK and international assignments; manpower and succession planning; processing promotions and contract extensions; advising and allocating training opportunities; providing specialist career guidanceIdentified, selected and drafted personnel for operational overseas deployments, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Kuwait and The Falkland IslandsProduced promotion quotas, investigated and staffed preferential and medical caseworkCommunicated with personnel of all ranks via the telephone, presentations or through face-to-face interviews

Belgium

Responsible to the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR), a British 4-Star General, facilitating all travel, hotel bookings, visa arrangements, providing general administration support and resolving pay related issuesOffice Manager responsible for all outer office support, including the electronic filing system, Tasker Tracker, IT equipment and ensured the office always functioned efficiently and effectivelyAdministered DSACEUR social engagements at his private residence and within the local community. Organised the annual Queen’s Birthday VIP Reception at his residence for circa 100 dignitaries, including international ambassadors and senior military officersProcessed expense claims and managed the Representation and Hospitality FundsKey Achievements:Successfully organised two Queen’s Birthday Receptions receiving laudable reports from DSACEUR

Royal Air Force Wittering, Peterborough, United Kingdom

Promoted to Acting Flight Sergeant, in addition to my regular duties (Administrative Operations Support) as detailed below. As Deputy Senior HR Manager, responsible for the management, supervision, disciplinary and performance appraisal writing for 12 x HR members of staff. Counselled and advised junior personnel regarding service discipline, career development, appraisal management, promotion prospects and also recognised potential welfare problems through personal interviews. Investigated and completed applications for manpower establishment variations, investigated, researched and authored preferential treatment, welfare and compassionate cases. Inventory holder and building custodian for the Station Headquarters and building contents. Regularly deputised for the Warrant Officer Chief Clerk during periods of absence.Administrative Operations Support - Responsible for the effective management, maintenance and timely administration of personnel matters onto the Joint Personnel Administration (JPA) database. Interrogated and extracted personal information from the JPA database utilising the Oracle 9i Discoverer software. Created and distributed the compulsory monthly Control, Management Checks and Audit reports in addition to any requested ad-hoc reports using advanced MS Excel format. Facilitated and participated in monthly training/workshop afternoons in the form of presentations and/or internal and external briefings in order to maintain and enhance professional HR knowledge. Ensured all administrative working practices across the Unit were strictly adhered through regular scheduled / unscheduled governance and standards inspections.

Belgium

Responsible for providing the full spectrum of Human Resources and Senior Administrative expertise in support of all Royal Air Force personnel. Duties: Investigation and rectification of all pay queries/anomalies, providing talent and career management, assignment guidance, promotions, manpower establishment variations, investigate and author compelling preferential treatment and welfare cases; and the administration of annual Officer and Servicemen Joint Appraisals. Ensured the accurate and timely input of all personnel related matters to the Joint Personnel Administrative oracle based database. Managed and administered all breaches of Service Discipline, Formal Warnings and Minor Administrative Action cases through to conclusion.

Foundation Degree, Human Resource Management, Merit

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