Robert Morini Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

Leading U.K. Sport’s strategy in supporting greater organisational health in NGBs and other funded partners, whilst driving connectivity, collaboration and growth across the sporting system. Leading U.K. Sport’s policies and programmes in governance, EDI and organisational standards, whilst supporting our international objectives in these areas. Bureau.

London, England, United Kingdom

Overseeing standards of governance of National Governing Bodies (NGBs) in the UK, in line with A Code for Sports Governance.Working with partners to influence governance standards in the UK and internationallyDeveloping the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion strategy for UK SportLeading UK Sport's international relations strategy to ensure the UK has a.

London, United Kingdom

• Leading the planning, delivery and monitoring of UK Sport’s International Relations strategy, ensuring the UK has a strong, supportive and respected voice in Olympic and Paralympic sport
• Managing £5m investment into over 40 National Governing Bodies of sport (NGBs) for international relations activities, aimed at securing a strong UK voice in international decisions impacting high performance sport.
• Leading a highly professional team, providing high quality advice to NGBs on major international sporting issues, including the operation of election campaigns for international positions and implementation of.

London, United Kingdom

• Shaping, driving and implementing UK Sport’s 2013-17 international sport development strategy and programmes, including strategic partnerships with sports and governments in the global South; programme funding.
• Representing UK on global fora and inter-governmental organisations (e.g. UN, Commonwealth Secretariat) focused on the use of sport in international development; Chair of UN Group on Child and Youth Development through.
• Leading the International Development Directorate, overseeing a team of 10 staff; over 30 development projects, including London 2012’s International Inspiration Programme; and budget planning and expenditure of £500k.
• Between Sept 2013-Oct 2014 was Acting CEO of UK Sports international development charity 'International Inspiration', led the executive, fundraising and communications activities; securing £400k of unrestricted funding.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Successfully led a joined-up government initiative: responsible for strategic direction, leading and managing all UK Government Press and Communications in Bangladesh (including foreign policy, development, trade.
• Managed budget, led team of five (initially seven), managed series of changes effectively; member of senior management group at High Commission, reported to Board

Tokyo, Japan

• Supported and delivered the UK Government’s Science and Innovation strategy in Japan; managed relationships with key UK and Japanese stakeholders
• Planned and delivered high profile VIP visits and projects; ensured high quality science reporting to the UK; and promoted the UK as partner of choice for research collaboration
• Managed programme budgets and team of four

Osaka, Japan

• Planned and delivered UK Government’s S&I strategy in western Japan; organised major UK-Japan/pan-Asian initiatives to foster collaborations with the region in priority areas (e.g. energy and environment, ICT.
• Mapped, analysed and reported on research and policy developments in the region; supported and co-ordinated high-level visits by UK Government officials to western Japan
• Managed budget and line-managed one local staff; senior management responsibilities for delivering and leading the Consulate-General’s Diversity Action Plan and Emergency Planning

London, United Kingdom

• Developed and implemented the Society’s international strategy with China, India, Japan and South Korea; planned and organised major initiatives to increase the Society’s influence, understanding of policy developments.
• Managed partnerships and relations in UK and Asia, including research organisations, government departments, funding bodies and academic institutions; arranged and supported high-level delegations to/from Asia
• Managed the Royal Society’s budget for policy work with Asia (approx. £500,000) in partnership with other stakeholders (ie. UK Government, EU, charities

London, United Kingdom

• Managed fellowship grants programmes for the East and South East Asia funding programme
• Managed budget and provided regular forecasts of around £2 million (from government and private sources). Organised high-level international science events.

London, United Kingdom

• Conducted research for the China and South Asia programmes (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka) on human rights abuses and developments in East and South Asia; monitored press articles and.

Shanghai, China

• Delivered curriculum for English Language ability and IELTS for graduate students

Greater New York City Area

• Conducted research projects for the UK Sanctions Committee on Iraq; attended Security Council Meetings; and supported the Committee on general administrative duties

Sheffield, United Kingdom

• Swimming Development Officer responsible for swimming development and performance at age group level (local, county and national)
• Events coordinator at major international sporting events, including Euro 1996, European Short-Course Championships, World Swim Masters Championships, World Speed Skating Championships

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Chinese Studies, Distinction

Subjects: Chinese language, history and literature; modern East Asian history; Chinese politics and international relations Dissertation.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Law With French, 2.2 With Distinction In French

Subjects: English Law; International Public Law; French Language, Literature; Int. Comparative Law

Certificat D’Etudes Juridiques Françaises, Certificat D’Etudes Juridiques Françaises

Subjects: French Law; EU Law; Human Rights Law

Education record

Four ‘A’ levels (equivalent). Subjects: Italian (A); Maths (B); French (A); History (A)

Education record