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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Develop & implement agreed PMO mechanisms and tools ensuring effective oversight and management of Business Operations and Corporate Services Modernisation workstreams;Cohere and drive the delivery of work both directly funded through the Corporate Services Modernisation team, led within the Functions/Top Level Budgets that directly delivers against the Corporate Services Modernisation StrategyDevelop, run and maintain the agreed Corporate Service Modernisation governance structures and… Show more Develop & implement agreed PMO mechanisms and tools ensuring effective oversight and management of Business Operations and Corporate Services Modernisation workstreams;Cohere and drive the delivery of work both directly funded through the Corporate Services Modernisation team, led within the Functions/Top Level Budgets that directly delivers against the Corporate Services Modernisation StrategyDevelop, run and maintain the agreed Corporate Service Modernisation governance structures and where possible/not creating a large central programme/supporting the principles of delegation.Lead and track the Business Operations and Corporate Services Modernisation budget.Develop, establish and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships with relevant functions (including Finance, Commercial, People, Digital) and wider Business. Show less

Experience in delivery transformation projects. Building and delivering a technical solution for Crown Courts in England and Wales and changing the business to accommodate the technical solution. Using comms, change management theory and virtual leadership skills to deliver the business change. Forging relationships with Judiciary, CPS and advocates to help champion the delivery and use to operational staff.

•I maintained an understanding of the military and broader S&T user environment to anticipate demand signals and/or changing priorities.•Ensured situational awareness of S&T exploitation paths and capability planning issues, and feedback to the PgM(s), to improve the impact of S&T.•Unlocked performance improvements by advising the S&T delivery workforce to outline core messaging, prioritise key issues and maximise outputs.• Fostered strategic partnerships with programme suppliers to… Show more •I maintained an understanding of the military and broader S&T user environment to anticipate demand signals and/or changing priorities.•Ensured situational awareness of S&T exploitation paths and capability planning issues, and feedback to the PgM(s), to improve the impact of S&T.•Unlocked performance improvements by advising the S&T delivery workforce to outline core messaging, prioritise key issues and maximise outputs.• Fostered strategic partnerships with programme suppliers to highlight requirements and ensure the best of academia and industry is harnessed to allow for a successful delivery. •Adopted a portfolio view by improving collaboration, coordination and coherence across all programmes and striving for both minimal duplication and optimal exploitation. Show less

Leading as S&T Portfolio Manager for a portfolio of 28 programmes/ 450 Projects in Portfolio Office with a budget of £784m. Working on P3M3 assessments, portfolio plans and reporting, assurance and implementing new P3M tools for the portfolio and delivering within the annual threshold budget. Drawing conclusions from a wide variety of sources and data and presenting them through Power BI to intended recipients to support customers, Chief Scientific Advisor or across defence lines of… Show more Leading as S&T Portfolio Manager for a portfolio of 28 programmes/ 450 Projects in Portfolio Office with a budget of £784m. Working on P3M3 assessments, portfolio plans and reporting, assurance and implementing new P3M tools for the portfolio and delivering within the annual threshold budget. Drawing conclusions from a wide variety of sources and data and presenting them through Power BI to intended recipients to support customers, Chief Scientific Advisor or across defence lines of development.In 2019 transitioning the portfolio through the Project Delivery Capability Framework, working with HR, staff and Trade Unions to ensure smooth transition in the post mapping whilst still delivering the portfolio.•I supported the delivery of the S&T portfolio plan in conjunction with Divisional Programme Leaders by producing the baseline plan annually and monitoring and reporting changes' impact.•Monitor customer satisfaction to identify underlying issues or best practices and action this appropriately. •Initiate strategic imperative for exploitation together with DST and the divisional staff across the portfolio.•Cooperate with stakeholders and foster relationships across DSTL and DST, enabling efficient portfolio delivery. •Act as the focal point between Portfolio Delivery and P3 Capability, supporting the implementation of new processes and tools. Show less

London, United Kingdom

•Pioneered a significant change programme impacting all 150,000 service personnel and dependents throughout 190 UK bases. •Steered strategic planning efforts with a focus on PM processes, including scheduling, risk management, finance, benefits, dependencies and compliance. •Produced all internal reports and briefings, including FAM’s contribution to the Armed Forces People Programme Dashboard and departmental plans.•Oversaw the EA contract and monitored progress against charter… Show more •Pioneered a significant change programme impacting all 150,000 service personnel and dependents throughout 190 UK bases. •Steered strategic planning efforts with a focus on PM processes, including scheduling, risk management, finance, benefits, dependencies and compliance. •Produced all internal reports and briefings, including FAM’s contribution to the Armed Forces People Programme Dashboard and departmental plans.•Oversaw the EA contract and monitored progress against charter milestones was regularly reviewed. Renewed agreement with Crown Commercial Services.•Engaged with stakeholders across Defence to develop and deliver contracts required for the FAM Pilot. Show less

London, United Kingdom

•I prepared military operational orders to secure efficient project governance, project management, and the implementation of a change project for new joiners to the armed forces. •Initiated project documents such as the mandate to be signed off at 2* SCS and the Defence Board.•Monitored political, economic, social, technical, legal, and environmental situations to conduct horizon scanning and assess any risks that may affect the project.

London, United Kingdom

• Supervised a team to deliver a change programme and modify the terms and conditions of the Armed Forces for the first time in over 40 years. • Awarded a 3-star commendation for the leadership and bringing the team through strategic review 2015 change.• Provided regular progress updates to Programme Managers and Director highlighting progress made and any movement on risks and dependencies affecting the achievement of programme milestones or approvals.• Maintained the programme… Show more • Supervised a team to deliver a change programme and modify the terms and conditions of the Armed Forces for the first time in over 40 years. • Awarded a 3-star commendation for the leadership and bringing the team through strategic review 2015 change.• Provided regular progress updates to Programme Managers and Director highlighting progress made and any movement on risks and dependencies affecting the achievement of programme milestones or approvals.• Maintained the programme Governance documentations including the Programme Definition, Mandate, History, Projects Dossier and all other control framework documentation.• Maintained momentum on the programme battle rhythm, including working with Top Office Group and Ministerial Outer Offices to forecast papers and submissions that require approval. • Coordinated the Integrated Assurance and Approvals Plan, including arrangements for (and action planning after) Cabinet Office Gateway Reviews.Engaged with other programme management offices for the NEXUS group of programmes (ABP, BORONA, A2020, FR20) on shared dependencies, reporting to Defence Portfolio and Assurance Secretariat quarterly via the Defence Major Programmes Portfolio. Show less

United Kingdom

• Managed Security risks within the support command area or responsibility in an efficient and cost-effective manner in order to safeguard the security of British military personnel, MOD civilians, and civilian contractors working on military estate, dependents and UK Military assets and estate within Army across UK including Northern Ireland, Nepal and Brunei on a daily basis.• I set up the HQ Support Command G2 security and Intelligence Department.• Researched and provided… Show more • Managed Security risks within the support command area or responsibility in an efficient and cost-effective manner in order to safeguard the security of British military personnel, MOD civilians, and civilian contractors working on military estate, dependents and UK Military assets and estate within Army across UK including Northern Ireland, Nepal and Brunei on a daily basis.• I set up the HQ Support Command G2 security and Intelligence Department.• Researched and provided advice to my General Officer in Command on Extreme Right-Wing activities post Fusilier Rigby’s Death.• Organised and hosted annual Support Command Security Risk Management Boards with all Brigades and Garrisons.• Implemented an improved procedure with regards to Security Risk Management within the Army and influencing the re write of policy to include new and efficient ways of working• Implemented a new policy for risk appetite at various subordinate command HQs. All reserve armouries needed upgrading and worked with Crown commercial service to put the contract out to tender and assess the tender submissions. Show less

Hampshire

145 (South) Bde is the regional Brigade responsible for the provision of infrastructure and administrative support to the garrisons/stations and units based within Hampshire & IoW, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. As the principle G2 Security officer in HQ 145 (S) Bde and I am responsible for advice on all aspects of security having an effect upon the functioning of the Bde and its units. The position involves a myriad of security related policy, advice and Directives including… Show more 145 (South) Bde is the regional Brigade responsible for the provision of infrastructure and administrative support to the garrisons/stations and units based within Hampshire & IoW, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. As the principle G2 Security officer in HQ 145 (S) Bde and I am responsible for advice on all aspects of security having an effect upon the functioning of the Bde and its units. The position involves a myriad of security related policy, advice and Directives including Security Risk Management, Physical Infrastructure Security matters, Armed Guarding, Personal and Personnel Security, MPGS, MGS, MDP and Contract Guarding. Act as the conduit for all Security and Intelligence matters, Directives, Publications, Reports & Returns throughout the Brigade Area consisting of 16 Army Garrisons and Stations and 2 RAF Stations, a total of approximately 22,000. Key achievements•Initiate a method for security clearing foreign nationals from countries of interest to work on MoD property. •Staff and manage the Security Risk Management process for the 500 military units and make it easier for the Commander to understand and advise him accordingly with his risk appetite.•Reconstruct military documents so it is user friendly to both military and Civilian police as military terminology has different meanings to civilians.•Provide Security and Intelligence advice for military staff and the operation at Eton Dorney for the Olympics•Implementing change within the results of the guarding review under direction of Army HQ Show less

Heathrow Airport Terminal 5

•Responsibility for approximately 400 Security officers on duty shifts covering 2 staff passenger search areas, 3-5 staff searches depending on peak and off peak hours, patrolling staff and any other duties that needed to be covered. •Maintained and demonstrated knowledge of security procedures and their application, Monitoring security search standards and taking action if required with security officers. •Frequent face-to-face contact with internal and external stakeholders… Show more •Responsibility for approximately 400 Security officers on duty shifts covering 2 staff passenger search areas, 3-5 staff searches depending on peak and off peak hours, patrolling staff and any other duties that needed to be covered. •Maintained and demonstrated knowledge of security procedures and their application, Monitoring security search standards and taking action if required with security officers. •Frequent face-to-face contact with internal and external stakeholders, travellers, third parties, control authorities to discuss operation on the day, risk mitigation, performance against service level agreements (SLAs): Internal/external business customers, Airlines, Ground handlers, Department for Transport (DfT), HM Customs, Immigration Service, and Police/Special Branch.•Ensure that all documentation was maintained up to date and audited ready for audit checks.•Acted as Incident Management Team Leader during all incidents within or affecting the Terminal Operation including aircraft incidents and ensuring a speedy response to ensure business continuity.•Other responsibilities such as: Security Compliance, Health and safety risk assessments, Security Risk assessments, Workplace management, CCTV.Key achievements•Implementing the Restricted Zone before Terminal 5 opened•Assisted in changing the building in a live terminal•Implementing security measures within an hour during my Duty shift of the Underpants bomber•Conducted testing trials for new Smiths Detection Equipment being introduced to the airport and reporting back findings to management.•Conducting biannual trials for Survivors Reception Centre and Friends/Relative Centre in the event of a crash•Implementing contingency plans for the snow period of 2008 and 2009. Show less

Heathrow Terminal 3

•Communicated and demonstrated empathy and understanding whilst maintaining security standards especially during August 10 2006 liquid threat.•Expert knowledge of all building associated with the terminal in order to advise passengers accordingly on any issues arising.Screening all staff and passengers moving through the Restricted Zones of the airport using Auto Metal Detectors and X-Ray machines accompanied by manual person searching.•Checking documentation required by Department… Show more •Communicated and demonstrated empathy and understanding whilst maintaining security standards especially during August 10 2006 liquid threat.•Expert knowledge of all building associated with the terminal in order to advise passengers accordingly on any issues arising.Screening all staff and passengers moving through the Restricted Zones of the airport using Auto Metal Detectors and X-Ray machines accompanied by manual person searching.•Checking documentation required by Department for Transport for travel through the airport including passports and medical reports for exemption from search etc. •Security patrols through the terminal checking the integrity of the restricted zone accompanied by CCTV reports. Skills Achieved•Promoted to security manager in 17 months to manage a 4.8 Billion Terminal•Caught a person smuggling children out of the country due to my attention to detail Show less

Msc, Organisational And Business Psychology

Masters, Security Management

Activities and Societies: Security Institute MSc Security Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Law