A management role responsible for leading a cohort of subject matter experts in high-risk areas related to HSE. Required to create the foundations to enable the business to make informed decision about key controls based on best practice.

Appointed to the position of MENA HSE Manager, supporting all aspects of construction, installation, and service activities in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Morocco, and Senegal. Working with a team of country-level HSE Supervisors, our objective is to continue to improve the safety culture and standards across all Vestas operations, working with our stakeholders to deliver best-in-class HSE advice, guidance and mentoring.

Responsible to the Project manager and Site manager for all matters pertaining to the Health and Safety of project workers on 3 Wind Farm construction Projects covering Jordan and Saudi Arabia. In this role my aim is to increase safety awareness and develop the safety culture of all stakeholders including managers, supervisors and onsite workers to ensure that everyone coming to site goes home at the end of the day. Also required to ensure that the Project team considers its environmental impact and takes appropriate measures to reduce any long term damage to the operating area.

Proud to confirm that I and my partner are now franchise owners of Really Awesome Coffee - Westbury in Wiltshire. We plan to cover much further beyond including the towns of Warminster, Trowbridge, Bradford on Avon and everywhere in between. The business will follow two streams, the regular Monday to Friday coffee run and then an events focus throughout the year as opportunities become available. There is a realisation that coffee is the staple of most day to day routines, it’s a drink that so many of us consume and so the market opportunity is huge, we want to be the best at delivering a reliable and friendly service to people across our franchise area. The reason for posting such a social media centric business is to connect with anyone who is involved in mass participation events across the South West including Wiltshire, Somerset, Hampshire and Devon. Coffee is our bread and butter but our offering extends far beyond this, our self-sufficient mobile cafe can bring whatever is needed no need for noisy generators, our solar panels also gives us longevity for multi-day events. Fully insured and members of NCASS we are fully aligned with the needs of the most professional of organisations.

As a Reservist i was actively involved in training, mentoring and developing the next generation of part-time soldier. The experience exposed me to the motivations driving so many people from a vast array of professions, and their desire to serve Queen and Country. An exceptional group of junior soldiers and leaders who trained hard to be seen as equal to their regular counterparts.The Reserve army undoubtedly benefits from a strong cohort of exceptional ex-Regular personnel, it is this group of people who will drive forward the professionalism, if they get the support needed.

A mid level management role with responsibility for the security and assurance of a private estate. Personally a fantastic opportunity to develop my understanding of what it means to engender trust and build relationships to drive the security standards across the entire workforce. Passionate about the positive role security can have for all within an organisation and now, based on this experience, even more determined to succeed in a security setting.Privileged to work alongside a myriad of security professionals from within the estate, the wider organisation and key contractors.

After much consideration and self-assessment, I have reluctantly decided that my efforts to support veterans is better steered towards entering and partaking in a number of Half-Marathons with the aim of raising money and awareness for this fantastic charity. I am proud to have been able to play even a tiny part and will continue to fly the flag of an organisation which whole heartedly strives to do well for those who have served.I am very proud to be a member of the team at FirstLight Trust as one of the charity's Trustees, I am exceptionally humbled and proud to support the work this charity has done to date and I will, at every opportunity, highlight the great work done by the team.If you would like to discuss the work FLT is doing and/ or how it is you might be able to help, then please do feel free to get in touch. The FirstLight Trust is a grass-roots, community-based charity which assists often 'hard to reach' veterans from any service or any conflict who, for one reason or another have so far fallen through the “net”, or indeed may have ended up on the streets. Those who don't know where to turn, where to go or what to do, who feel that they have been rejected or have exhausted all other avenues. They may just feel too proud or confused to ask for help.Our aim is to give physical, emotional and psychological aid however that works: it might be accessing housing, helping deal with depression and/or any form of post-traumatic stress disorder, providing vocational courses or simply a place to drop in for a brew and a chat. Our aim is to support them back into the community and a better life.

9 Really good months working for the biggest security company in the world. Fortunate to have been able to develop my management skills within a project that is critical to the UK's national infrastructure. Throughout this time I was responsible for establishing the procedures and processes for a manned guarding team deployed in an office location in central Bristol. Daily engagement with the client and additional onsite contractors, whilst ensuring that all security related issues were dealt with in a timely manner with a focus on contract delivery and exceptional customer service. Fortunate to have been able to tap into a highly capable management team with the confidence to empower and the willingness to offer additional advice and guidance.

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Responsible for in-country training of over 50 NPF Officers. Training was geared towards preparing officers for the move north and covered issues including IED identification, public engagement, and intelligence sharing.Officers arrived with between 10 - 15 years experience, this enabled the focus of training to switch from basic lessons to covering more advanced tactics. The feedback throughout was resoundingly positive, officers were highly motivated and keen to utilise the experience of the instructors.

Responsible to the client for ensuring the considerations of security are applied by the contractor in line with the published policy. As the security subject matter expert (SME) I am able to provide prompt response, ensuring all crew personnel are kept safe from any security related issues. Tasked to ensure the client is kept fully abreast of any perceived risk or increased security matter.Tasked to engage with the Contractor and Kenyan Government security forces, ensuring when necessary all risk assessments and policies are completed to the required standard. Team work, Security, Seismic Oil & Gas, East Africa, Culturally competent, Security, risk assessment, Turkana, Tana River,

Rifle Platoon Sergeant responsible for administration and mentoring of up to 35 soldiers and junior commanders. Implemented a structure of security within a Forward Operating Base in an area deemed crucial to the local population and Multi National Forces (MNF). Implemented an enviroment in which team members could prosper. ( Kenya, Germany and Afghanistan)Leadership, Discipline, Cultural Awarness, Conflict resolution, negotiating, operational planning (Platoon Level), route planner, risk awareness, Soldiers welfare advisor, training, mentoring.

PSBC is a promotion qualifying-course, to Sergeant, for Rifle Company Platoon Sergeants. The course is run in January, April and August each year. The course is broken down into 2 independent phases: Tactics and Live Firing Tactical Training (LFTT).The Tactics phase of the course is 7 weeks long, and delivered by the Senior Division Instructors. The course is split into platoons with Colour Sergeant Instructors with each section. An Infantry Captain will attempt to oversee the platoon's training.The LFTT phase is 5 weeks long and run by the Infantry Weapons' Division. On successful completion, the students will be qualified to plan and conduct demanding and realistic live fire range packages.On overall completion of the course the student is eligible to promote and become a Platoon Sergeant. PSBC is both mentally and physically demanding - but students receive the highest level of tuition and testing to ensure that they are fully prepared for the rigors of command.

Op HERRICK 10 - Afghanistan 2009Rifle Platoon Section Commander responsible for 8 men in Regional Battle Group (South) conducting Aviation Assault operations throughout Helmand & Kandahar Provinces Jul - Oct 09.Leadership, team building, motivation, conflict resolution, training, security, administration.

C4C is now wholly driven by PoppyScotland, as part of the charity's diary of events an annual sportive is organised, I have no input nor impact on this event.To conceive and implement an effective cycling strategy so as to highlight and introduce the health, well-being and fundraising advantages for all who serve or have served in HM Armed Forces regardless of ability or discipline. By staging carefully orchestrated events seek to highlight the strength of cycling as a valuable fundraising vessel. Networking, Charity, planning, fundraising.

A 1750 mile charity bike ride from Cassino in Italy to Edinburgh Castle in 14 days to raise money for 4 charitable organisations. The event raised £28000.Charities supported - Erskine - 35%H4H - 35%The Black Watch Association - 15%The Royal Regiment of Scotland Association - 15%Leadership, training, organisation, negotiating, route planning, fundraising, acquisition.

Employed as an Infantry Section Commander to train PHASE 2 Junior soldiers.Trained TA soldiers undertaking the Combat Infantryman's Course as well as Potential Junior Non-Commissioned Officers. Over a 2 year period involved with training in excess of 100 soldiers.Development, Mentoring, Training, Leadership, Administration

Deployed as part of Alpha Grenadier Company on Operation Telic 9 (Iraq). Worked as a independent unit to the Danish Mechanised Battlegroup focusing on Key areas to the north of the Southern City of Basrah, namely, Ad Dayr and Al Qurnah, the latter having been an area of instability, having not seen Mulit National Forces (MNF) for over 1 year. Was responsible to the Commander for Patrol Administration and implementing of Sub unit Standard Operating Procedures with a particular focus on vehicle manoeuvres. Involved with a high number of night time operations designed to disrupt an ever evolving enemy. Leadership, team building, patrol administration, mentoring, cultural understanding, conflict resolution, training, communication.

Dismounted Section commander of 8 soldiers. Tasked with the training of soldiers and junior commanders in areas of Public Disorder, focusing on Standard Operating Procedures necessary to disrupt an advancing unarmed civilian force. Responsible for the security of an outpost in South Armagh including implementing security perimeter checks, Helicopter resupplies and maintaining communication.Leadership, mentoring, training, security, communication.

Selected as an Instructor to train soldiers from the Kenyan Army. At 19 years old was promoted to the local rank of Corporal and worked as part of a general team of 10 highly experienced Colour Sergeants, Warrant Officers and Officers. In detail, focused on low level platoon tactics focusing on Fire and Movement, Battlefield discipline and Marksmanship skills. Training involved teaching in excess of 30 Kenyan soldiers and junior commanders peaking at over 75 during live firing activities.Leadership, team building, mentoring, cultural awareness, training.