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Born and raised in Lancashire, my career has since weaved across the UK through operational and strategic policing, the third sector, national government, and into the technology space with Salesforce - Each step on this journey is driven by a passion for innovation and community-centred initiatives. I have been successful in transforming visionary concepts into impactful realities, I've led projects that have significantly enhanced operational efficiencies and community engagement, contributing to securing substantial investments of over £15m for key projects.Currently immersed in the world of Salesforce, I focus on leveraging analytical solutions to drive growth and foster strategic partnerships across key UK government sectors. My approach blends a deep understanding of nuanced customer needs with proactively identifying and capitalising on emerging business opportunities, all while engaging with stakeholders across diverse fields.Previously, my roles at the College of Policing and Lancashire Constabulary were defined by embracing new technologies to meet complex challenges, enhancing public service delivery and setting new benchmarks for operational effectiveness.As an advocate for strategic innovation, I'm passionate about sharing insights and fostering a forward-thinking culture. I aim to inspire individuals and organisations to embrace change, leverage technology, and drive meaningful community impact.Keen to connect with professionals and organisations passionate about innovation and societal advancement. Recent achievements include:Securing multi-million investment and strategic partnership between Higher Education and Policing within forensic science and investigation - Lancashire Forensic Science Academy.Design and launch of the first Amazon Alexa Police Skill, bringing more information, help and guidance to communities through voice enabled technology.National programme manager - Working direct with Public Health England to design and launch the National Police Wellbeing Service (Oscar Kilo)Invited guest and speaker for health and welfare roundtable at Westminster with Nick Hurd MP and Key speaker at UK's first TEDx policing conference speaking on collaboration and innovation within policing.Host of ‘Inside Policing’ podcast - The UK’s foremost thought leadership podcast for Policing delivered through the College of Policing.Panel speaker for Westminster briefing on “Technology Enabled Justice”Regular contributor and guest, discussing current affairs live on air for BBC Radio Lancashire.
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Strategic Account ExecutiveSalesforce Jun 2022 - PresentLondon, England, United Kingdom
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Futures And Innovation ManagerCollege Of Policing Jan 2022 - Jun 2022United Kingdom -
Innovation And Knowledge Sharing ManagerCollege Of Policing Apr 2019 - Feb 2022London, United Kingdom
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Director - Charity And Social Enterprise StrategistRjf Associates Ltd Jul 2012 - Jun 2022United KingdomCo-Founder and chair of trustees (2012-2017) of Ynot Aspire charity - Securing over £1m of funding and delivering help to young people and their families. This distinctive approach to engaging young people, families and the community volunteers into working collectively on priorities and specific shared outcomes quickly peaked the interest of local and National organisations, achieving awards such as:Lancashire Problem Oriented Partnerships Award National Tilley awardNational Volunteer of the yearCo-Founder and business development consultant for Strong Young Minds CIO - Charity working with young people promoting positive mental health, wellbeing and driving standards higher in educational response to wellbeing. Provide leadership and direction to the board of Trustees and ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. Provide strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. Work in partnership with the chief officer and support the employees, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation.Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and the proper investment of the organisation's funds. Optimise the relationship between the board of Trustees and the staff. Chairing and facilitating the board meetings. Give directions to board policy making. Ensuring decisions taken at board meetings are implementedICF Accredited Coaching (ACSTH).
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Innovation Manager - Organisational DevelopmentLancashire Constabulary Feb 2018 - Jul 2019Innovation, income generation and business development. Developing collaboration and joint venture opportunities focusing upon improved service delivery, income generation, operational and strategic partnering. Current projects include development of new products and services across local and UK policing. Recent projects include creating new markets through collaboration within forensic science and investigation, co-designing an integrated digital strategy, product testing for unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), redesign of public service training and development of a National health and wellbeing service. Part of my current role includes working with senior management, external stakeholders, departmental heads, operational staff and academic institutions to deliver value for money, innovative solutions within public service and criminal investigation. -
Innovation And Business DevelopmentLancashire Constabulary Apr 2015 - Jan 2018LancashreProject lead and business development for innovations, collaboration and joint venture opportunities focusing upon improved service delivery, income generation, operational and strategic partnering, learning and development.Current projects include collaborations within forensic science, digital investigations, Information Technology, public service training and development. Working with senior management, external stakeholders, departmental heads, operational staff and academic institutions to deliver value for money, innovative solutions within public service, criminal investigation and protecting the vulnerable in society.Recent success includes securing multi-million pound strategic partnership and investment across public service and academic collaboration, programme management, design and launch of National wellbeing website for emergency service management and Keynote speaker for a number of National conferences focused upon innovation in public service.
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Chair Of TrusteesYnot Aspire Limited Jan 2012 - Mar 2017Accrington, LancashireThe Charity’s objectives are: To help young people advance in life through;A) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;B) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.YNOT Aspire has stepped away from the traditional methods of working with young people and put them at the heart of everything we do. My role:Provide leadership and direction to the board of Trustees and ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.Provide strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, settingtargets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.Work in partnership with the chief officer and support the employees, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation.Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and the proper investmentof the organisation's funds.Optimise the relationship between the board of Trustees and the staff.Chairing and facilitating the board meetingsGive directions to board policy makingMonitor decisions taken at board meetings are implementedRepresent the organisation at appropriate events, meetings or functionsAct as a spokesperson for the organisation -
Police SergeantLancashire Constabulary Dec 2012 - Aug 2014Lancashire, United KingdomImmediate response sergeant. Working in some of the UK’s most deprived areas such as Accrington, Blackburn with Darwen and Burnley. Managing staff during difficult situations, making dynamic risk assessments and decisions in challenging circumstances.Utilising management tools and leadership skills in order to deal with reviews of staff roles and responsibilities, discipline and complaints, staff sickness and performance issues.
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DirectorAmbrose Entertainment Ltd Jan 2005 - Dec 2013United KingdomTurned one of my favourite pastimes into a successful business in 2005 by becoming one of Lancashire’s premier wedding and corporate entertainers and host. Performing classic songs from the era of the Rat Pack and Swing, Initially working with independent DJ’s and hosts at various weddings in the North West, before setting up Ambrose Entertainment Ltd with it’s own in house entertainment and hosting options for almost any type of event in Lancashire. Performed at a number of high profile events, such as Preston Christmas Lights switch on in 2011 in support to Beverly Knight, Blackpool Tower alongside Heather Small (M People) and a number of Charity events with acts such as Kevin Simm (Liberty X). Performed at various high profile and celebrity weddings - featuring in OK Magazine for one such event in 2009.
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Think Family, Blackburn With Darwen CouncilLancashire Constabulary Apr 2011 - Apr 2012LancashireSecondment into Blackburn with Darwen Childrens’ Services as part of the new Think Family initiative within the council. Implementation of a collective working strategy and consulting partners on the most effective way to work with families most at need, This work was key during a time of change across the public sector in enabling pathways to continue helping those who need it most.
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Community Safety Partnerships OfficerHyndburn Borough Council Jan 2011 - Dec 2011Hyndburn, LancashireExternal Secondment into Community Safety Partnerships team. Managing publicly funded projects and initiatives designed to promote community safety and meet key priorities of the council and its partners.Many of these projects received local and National recognition, including the StaySafe initiative targeting night time economy in the area, providing first aid and safety advice to revellers over the busy Christmas period and reducing casualties admitted to the local NHS Accident and Emergency. Another ground-breaking project coordinated during this time, was a video presentation by young people in partnership with Cool Canvas Ltd. This presentation informed the Children’s Trust of a young persons view on local issues and priorities. This was later adopted as a long term engagement strategy by Lancashire Children and Young Peoples Plan across the county. -
Early Action Implementation TeamLancashire Constabulary Apr 2008 - Apr 2010LancashireImplementation of National Government ‘Troubled Families’ initiative and as part of Lancashire Constabulary and Lancashire County Councils work with children and young people, Supported the integration of Lancashire’s ‘Working Together With Families’ Project into the operation and outcome of Lancashire Constabulary’s Early Action Teams in both unitary and county council areas.
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Community Police OfficerLancashire Constabulary Mar 2002 - Dec 2008Lancashire, EnglandWorking within the community and reducing crime within Clayton Le Moors, Lancashire, Achieving a number of original successes, which were replicated across Lancashire. Working with local stakeholders, council, area management and local businessesDevelop successful interventions, including Lancashire’s first Anti Social Behaviour Order, 50% reduction in burglaries and a high number of drug related convictions. Buiding effective association with local housing providers and children’s care homes to promote a safe society and protection for the most vulnerable members in the community.
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Offender Targeting And Crime DetectionsLancashire Constabulary Jan 2006 - Jan 2007LancashireWorking as part of a team within Hyndburn, Lancashire over a specific period of time to detect specific criminal offences and target repeat offenders. Received a Chief Constable Commendation for this work in reducing Crime by 37% through targeting and detections.
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Youth Engagement OfficerLancashire Constabulary Jan 2004 - Dec 2006Hyndburn, LancashireResponsible for developing and implementing a new approach of working with young people and their families in East Lancashire.Collaborated with Lancashire Youth Offending Team Early Intervention Worker, Sharon Burch to create Ynot Hyndburn – The earliest version of what is now a registered Charity, Ynot Aspire. This distinctive approach to engaging young people, families and the community volunteers into working collectively on priorities and specific shared outcomes quickly peaked the interest of local and National organisations, achieving awards such as:• Lancashire Problem Oriented Partnerships Award• National Tilley award• National Volunteer of the year Keynote speaker for a number of events and award ceremonies including Westminster and the House of Commons, local government and partnership boards, sharing the success of Ynot Aspire and achieving collaborative outcomes in the community for young people and families.
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National Development Coordinator - Impact ProjectYoung Christian Workers 1998 - 2001United KingdomYCW is a Catholic charity, which has operated on an international scale since 1957. Their mission is to promote the dignity and worth of all young people, especially in the working world. The Impact programme of YCW is for 13-17 year olds, who act to make a difference in the lives of young people. National development Coordinator of Impact program across UK. Develop local initiatives and sustainable groups within schools, churches and local community to empower young people to make a difference to their lives.During this time attended the International Coordinating Committee of Y.C.W. at El Escorial (Madrid) for the Fifth International Council of the association and made several presentations and key contributions to the theme of “Young Workers and Sustainable developments. Strength and Hope for International Solidarity”
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Chaplain AssistantCardinal Newman College Sep 1997 - Aug 1998Preston, United KingdomWorking alongside the Chaplaincy department and Xaverian Brothers within the college community.Worked closely with students and staff to create and promote a positive community environment, provide student support and organise a number of public events encouraging participation, celebration and empowerment within society.Achieved Level one counselling qualification – which is still utilised to this day in a number of interpersonal surroundings
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Sales RepresentativeGolfland 1994 - 1997Preston, United KingdomSales and advice within golf retail environment. Customer service and product advertisement within specific sports field. Bespoke custom fit service on range of equipment and services relating to golf.
Rob Flanagan Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General -
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Cardinal Newman College, PrestonB -
Leyland St. Mary'S Technology College
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Rob Flanagan's current role is Strategic Account Executive driving innovation and strategic planning at Salesforce.
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Rob Flanagan attended University Of Central Lancashire, Cranfield School Of Management, Cardinal Newman College Preston, Cardinal Newman College, Preston, Leyland St. Mary's Technology College, Trailhead By Salesforce.
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