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Provide sustainability and social value leadership and governance across the Eastern Region of Network Rail including operations, maintenance and planning. Leading a small team of environmental professionals covering sustainability, environmental regulation, carbon,energy, biodiversity, net gain and social value. Support the asset management and climate change work-stream with technical advice. Develop the sustainability and social value submissions for future control… Show more Provide sustainability and social value leadership and governance across the Eastern Region of Network Rail including operations, maintenance and planning. Leading a small team of environmental professionals covering sustainability, environmental regulation, carbon,energy, biodiversity, net gain and social value. Support the asset management and climate change work-stream with technical advice. Develop the sustainability and social value submissions for future control periods including input to the wider industry sustainability program covering both infrastructure and rail operators. Show less

Heathrow Airport LtdEnvironmental Operations ManagerDecember 2010 to presentThis was a promotion and expansion of previous role with a strategic focus across the operation;(a) accountable for carbon reporting under CRC and EU ETS; (b) develop a strategy and secure funding to deliver fit for purpose environmental infrastructure;(c) act as control authority and develop processes and procedures to ensure compliance. Working across a range of business units and… Show more Heathrow Airport LtdEnvironmental Operations ManagerDecember 2010 to presentThis was a promotion and expansion of previous role with a strategic focus across the operation;(a) accountable for carbon reporting under CRC and EU ETS; (b) develop a strategy and secure funding to deliver fit for purpose environmental infrastructure;(c) act as control authority and develop processes and procedures to ensure compliance. Working across a range of business units and senior management teams, I have;-become acknowledged as a technical expert for capital, operational and crisis management issues;-developed processes and procedures to ensure operations are both costs effective and compliant with legal and corporate requirements. This has delivered saving of circa £13 million in three years;-act as control authority for environmental infrastructure covering operation, training and appointment of staff;-developed reporting systems to inform and influence senior management and deliver corporate sustainability reporting;-act as intelligent client for capital infrastructure upgrades, successfully bidding for projects worth circa £70million;-applied six sigma methodologies to drive performance management across the operation. Show less

This role influences strategy, capital and operation activities across the airport to covering environmental issues and biodiversity;to ensure compliance with legislation and manage stakeholder relationships;drive efficiencies and cost savings across the business;enhance biodiversity at Heathrow's landholdings and maintain Biodiversity Benchmark Standard.Working across a range of teams and contractors I have:-influenced strategy to ensure best practice is enshrined in… Show more This role influences strategy, capital and operation activities across the airport to covering environmental issues and biodiversity;to ensure compliance with legislation and manage stakeholder relationships;drive efficiencies and cost savings across the business;enhance biodiversity at Heathrow's landholdings and maintain Biodiversity Benchmark Standard.Working across a range of teams and contractors I have:-influenced strategy to ensure best practice is enshrined in our policies;-worked with Directors to improve understanding of environmental issues facing the airport and develop solutions based on technical expertises;-identified infrastructure improvement and successfully bid for resources to deliver improvements to the asset base;-identified operational improvements and implemented changes to procedures and processes;-managed environmental incidents to reduce severity, minimise cost and improve reputation with stakeholders;-identified significant cost savings;-developed networks and managed relationships with stakeholder both inside and outside the business to secure key business priorities;-improved business resilience through improved training and use of specialist contractors. Show less

Planning and Corporate Services exists with both externally facing and internal roles: (a) to ensure that the considerable growth planned for the south of England is environmentally sustainable and the risk of flooding is managed;(b) to improve customer service across the Agency's Area offices; and (c) to lead organisational change.Leading a team of 40 with a budget of £1.3m, I have:- set a strategic vision for the department with the team leaders and allocated… Show more Planning and Corporate Services exists with both externally facing and internal roles: (a) to ensure that the considerable growth planned for the south of England is environmentally sustainable and the risk of flooding is managed;(b) to improve customer service across the Agency's Area offices; and (c) to lead organisational change.Leading a team of 40 with a budget of £1.3m, I have:- set a strategic vision for the department with the team leaders and allocated clear responsibilities, resourced plans and clear objectives;- performance managed achievement of the goals set, providing support and challenge as necessary;- personally led on high profile relationships with developers and Local Authorities to build effective working relationships and influence sustainable growth, seeking win-win opportunities;- managed our input to South West Regional Spatial Strategy through a virtual team of environmental, planning and flood risk specialists;- acted as strategic manager during July 2007 floods affecting Oxfordshire;- taken the sector through a sometimes painful change of personnel, through an open and honest approach, maintaining the dignity of individuals, whilst being absolutely clear about achieving change. Show less

The Water Quality function has two distinct facets to its work:(a) to protect the environment by regulating activities and reviewing impacts; and(b) to plan for the future in the context of growth, legislative and climate change.Managing a team of 10 technical specialists, I have:- established a new team across three offices in the southeast of England;- engaged team members to create vision for the team, ensuring business objectives are delivered;- optimised… Show more The Water Quality function has two distinct facets to its work:(a) to protect the environment by regulating activities and reviewing impacts; and(b) to plan for the future in the context of growth, legislative and climate change.Managing a team of 10 technical specialists, I have:- established a new team across three offices in the southeast of England;- engaged team members to create vision for the team, ensuring business objectives are delivered;- optimised processes within the organisation to streamline delivery;- worked with diverse customers ranging from private householders to major developers such as BAA plc at Heathrow Terminal Five;- influenced the environmental aspects of Water Company Asset Management Programme;- balanced conflicting customer expectations; and - established a national network of practitioners to shape the vision for the future of Water Quality management. Show less

This assignment streamlined permitting processes in line with Hampton Review principles by;(a) reducing the red tape for householders and small businesses by changing water quality legislation; and(b) delivering an efficiency saving of £400KWorking with Head Office and Defra colleagues, I have:- developed the project plan, risk register and business cases;- identified and engaged with stakeholders, resolving potential conflicts where necessary;- wrote communications… Show more This assignment streamlined permitting processes in line with Hampton Review principles by;(a) reducing the red tape for householders and small businesses by changing water quality legislation; and(b) delivering an efficiency saving of £400KWorking with Head Office and Defra colleagues, I have:- developed the project plan, risk register and business cases;- identified and engaged with stakeholders, resolving potential conflicts where necessary;- wrote communications plans and consultation documentation; and- worked with Defra to initiate the Regulatory Reform Order to progress this project. Show less

This major incident required redeployment of resources to minimise the impact of the fire on the environment.Working as part of the Area response team, I have:- acted as Tactical Commander representing the Environment Agency at the command centre, turning strategic decisions into action on the ground;- worked with the Fire and Rescue Service to minimise the impact of the incident on the environment; and- run the Environment Agency Area Incident Room, supporting staff on site… Show more This major incident required redeployment of resources to minimise the impact of the fire on the environment.Working as part of the Area response team, I have:- acted as Tactical Commander representing the Environment Agency at the command centre, turning strategic decisions into action on the ground;- worked with the Fire and Rescue Service to minimise the impact of the incident on the environment; and- run the Environment Agency Area Incident Room, supporting staff on site at the incident. Show less

Business Planning works with the Management Team to develop business plans, monitor progress and implement business initiatives. Working alongside the Area Management Team, I have:- worked with Area Management Team to produce business plans for the Area;- identified performance shortfalls and monitored improvements;- introduced the balanced scorecard as performance management tool; and- implemented our environmental management system to the ISO14001 standard.

The London Waterways Partnership was a vehicle to deliver regeneration as well as social and environmental improvements focused on and around London's canals. Its membership was a mixture of public and voluntary sector organisations. Working alongside Partner Organisations, I have: - worked with partner organisations and local residents groups to develop solutions to local issues;- managed projects to time and budget in conjunction with both internal and external contractors;… Show more The London Waterways Partnership was a vehicle to deliver regeneration as well as social and environmental improvements focused on and around London's canals. Its membership was a mixture of public and voluntary sector organisations. Working alongside Partner Organisations, I have: - worked with partner organisations and local residents groups to develop solutions to local issues;- managed projects to time and budget in conjunction with both internal and external contractors; and- influenced partners to ensure Environment Agency projects are supported and goals are included in their projects. Show less

ordination is an internally facing team to support the Environment Management teams by:(a) provided administrative support to staff; and(b) leading the development and monitoring of business planning across the sector.Working with seven operational teams, I have:- developed business plans for the sector, monitored progress and produced reports for management team meetings;- introduced new work streams into the area; and- co-ordinated the training plan across the… Show more ordination is an internally facing team to support the Environment Management teams by:(a) provided administrative support to staff; and(b) leading the development and monitoring of business planning across the sector.Working with seven operational teams, I have:- developed business plans for the sector, monitored progress and produced reports for management team meetings;- introduced new work streams into the area; and- co-ordinated the training plan across the sector and ensured compliance with Health and Safety Legislation. Show less

The Environmental Protection function is an externally facing team, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation by working with the waste and water industry by:(a) inspecting and auditing permitted sites; and(b) the investigation and mitigation of pollution incidents.Working with fee paying customers, stakeholders and the public, I have:- acted as Water Quality specialist within the team, mentoring less experienced team members; - acted as account manager for… Show more The Environmental Protection function is an externally facing team, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation by working with the waste and water industry by:(a) inspecting and auditing permitted sites; and(b) the investigation and mitigation of pollution incidents.Working with fee paying customers, stakeholders and the public, I have:- acted as Water Quality specialist within the team, mentoring less experienced team members; - acted as account manager for licensed waste management sites;- worked with licence holders to ensure compliance and prevent pollution; and- represented the Environment Agency at public meetings. Show less

to protect and improve the quality of surface and ground water. This role was part of an externally facing team focussing on the rivers in and around London to:(a) assess and audit compliance of discharge consents; and (b) investigate and mitigate pollution incidents.Working with industry, Local Government and the public, I have: - delivered monitoring programmes for compliance with European Directives and UK Regulations- initiated proactive work with companies such as… Show more to protect and improve the quality of surface and ground water. This role was part of an externally facing team focussing on the rivers in and around London to:(a) assess and audit compliance of discharge consents; and (b) investigate and mitigate pollution incidents.Working with industry, Local Government and the public, I have: - delivered monitoring programmes for compliance with European Directives and UK Regulations- initiated proactive work with companies such as Thames Water Utilities, Stansted Airport Limited, Guinness and Ford Motor Company as well as SME businesses.- investigated and mitigated pollution incidents, prepared evidence for Court. Show less