Owner of The Durham Fly Fishing Company ..a Professional Fly Fishing Guiding & Tuition Service. Based in the North of England providing a complete range of fly fishing services across the whole of the UK and other destinations.The Durham Fly Fishing Company has access to some of the finest fly fishing for trout and grayling fishing in the UK to provide you with a fantastic experience Tailored and bespoke to you my fly fishing packages are designed around your very own needs and requirements.Tuition in all aspects of fly fishing including casting, entomology and the most up to date methods, tactics and techniquesIf you simply need some advice or help or assistance in deciding your tackle requirements, let me know and I'm sure I will be able to help.Client & Service Excellence is integral to everything I do so feel free to check out my 5* client reviews.SERVICES (all levels and abilities):Guided Fly FishingFly Fishing Tuition & LessonsFly CastingFly Fishing Gift VouchersBespoke Fly Fishing Holidays and Breaks in the UK & EuropeCorporate & Team Building EventsReading the Water (Watercraft)Tackle SelectionFly Selection & EntomologyFly TyingDemonstrations and Talks for Groups and Clubs

Lead the overall planning and delivery of the Angling Trust Talent Development Coaching Programme for the Northern Region and directly contribute to the development of the National Programme.

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Member of the England Commonwealth Fly Fishing Team in:- 2010 (Wales);- 2012 (Tasmania);- 2014 England);- 2016 (Canada)-2018 (Northern Ireland)

Executive Officer for a progressive North East Local Council

Utlising strong management skills and a forward thinking strategic approach to the risk management discipline. Developing documented quality management systems including, BS 25999-2 Business Continuity Management, OHSAS 18001 Health and Safety, 1SO 14001 Environmental Management, ISO 27001 Information Security Management and ISO 31000 Risk ManagementAs International Group Risk Manager working independently to tight deadlines establishing credibility with Executive Directors, Group Operating Board Members and key stakeholders across the business and its International operations. Utilising excellent influencing skills to deal with managers & staff at all levels as well as external bodies. Key deliverables included:• provided leadership and guidance on risk management and business continuity management across the Group;• developed and improved the risk management processes across the business;• enforced compliance to corporate requirements for risk management and business continuity;• developed comprehensive risk management reports for Group Operating Board and Risk Review Board;• Member of Group Operating Board (Corporate Risk Management);• Chair of Corporate Risk Management Network and Business Continuity Network;• developed, implemented and regularly exercised robust business continuity arrangements across the business; • developed, maintained and improved relevant Key Performance Indicators for risk management and business continuity management;• Designed, implemented and rolled out a bespoke Group wide risk management software system across all International Divisions and Business Units.• Developed Risk Management systems in compliance with ISO 31000• Undertaken specific high level HSEQ projects.

The overall management, development, administration and logistics for Team England International Rivers Fly Fishing Team

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services led and managed a multi functional team with responsibility for managing the Authority’s Governance & Risk Management functions

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services led and managed a multi functional team with responsibility for managing the Authority’s Governance, Risk Management, Legal Services, Insurance, Central Administration, Performance Improvement, Procurement and management of Elections.Key deliverables:o Led the development and introduction of a whole service approach for performance improvement and change management. An independent best practice benchmarking review (“PROBE” Comparison International) achieved a “world class” index score - 'Leaders sector' across all areas (Leadership, People, Customer and Service Quality, Performance Management and Overall Performance);o Implemented and succesfully outsourced and managed a Local Authority’s Legal Services Function with a private sector partnership arrangement achieving value for money and efficiencies for the Authority;o Designed and implemented a new Governance framework,o Chairman of the Northern Region of the Association of Local Authority Risk Managers) providing support to many organisations to assist their development of a strong performance and risk management approach and culture;o Led and managed the Council’s approach to Partnership working including procurement and engagement;o Utilised business transformation solutions to introduce value for money and efficient working processes

Reporting to the Head of Democratic Services led and managed a multi functional team with responsibility for managing the Authority’s Central Administration, Legal, Insurance, & Governance Unit and acted as deputy to the Head of Democratic Services