Experience

Scottish Business UK

• United Kingdom
• Think Tanks
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • Nov 2020 - Present



The Social Care Community Partnership

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• CEO and Founder

  • Jun 2006 - Present

  Working in partnership with Local Authorities and Charities to deliver best outcomes in Community Care for Adults and Children & Families. Developed and managing award winning staffing solutions in health and social care. We have a 3 minute response with 98.7% fill rates within 3 hours to our client’s residential care homes for both young and older people. Supplying both temporary and permanent staff across the whole health and social care spectrum from support workers… Show more Working in partnership with Local Authorities and Charities to deliver best outcomes in Community Care for Adults and Children & Families. Developed and managing award winning staffing solutions in health and social care. We have a 3 minute response with 98.7% fill rates within 3 hours to our client’s residential care homes for both young and older people. Supplying both temporary and permanent staff across the whole health and social care spectrum from support workers, qualified social workers, heads of Service, Directors and Chief Execs to local authorities and charities in Scotland. Our staffs are made up of Social Workers, Nurses, Residential Childcare Officers, support workers and Allied Health professionals with many areas of specialism to support young people and adults inclusive of learning disabilities. Services include outreach support including autism, addiction support and rehabilitation support. Working with Local Authorities, Charities, NHS and Prison Services. We are a Care Commission, SSSC and Disclosure Scotland registered organisation. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more about how our services can partner and support your organisation. Show less Working in partnership with Local Authorities and Charities to deliver best outcomes in Community Care for Adults and Children & Families. Developed and managing award winning staffing solutions in health and social care. We have a 3 minute response with 98.7% fill rates within 3 hours to our client’s residential care homes for both young and older people. Supplying both temporary and permanent staff across the whole health and social care spectrum from support workers… Show more Working in partnership with Local Authorities and Charities to deliver best outcomes in Community Care for Adults and Children & Families. Developed and managing award winning staffing solutions in health and social care. We have a 3 minute response with 98.7% fill rates within 3 hours to our client’s residential care homes for both young and older people. Supplying both temporary and permanent staff across the whole health and social care spectrum from support workers, qualified social workers, heads of Service, Directors and Chief Execs to local authorities and charities in Scotland. Our staffs are made up of Social Workers, Nurses, Residential Childcare Officers, support workers and Allied Health professionals with many areas of specialism to support young people and adults inclusive of learning disabilities. Services include outreach support including autism, addiction support and rehabilitation support. Working with Local Authorities, Charities, NHS and Prison Services. We are a Care Commission, SSSC and Disclosure Scotland registered organisation. Please get in touch if you wish to find out more about how our services can partner and support your organisation. Show less



The Nursing Partnership

• Scotland Wide

• CEO and Founder

  • Jun 2014 - Present

  Launched as a trading name under the Social Care Community Partnership, The Nursing Partnership is a care inspectorate grade 5 provider of Nurses to the NHS, Charities and the Private sector. This dedicated branding was formed on the back of being awarded the national supply contract to the NHS at the end of 2014. Working in partnership with the NHS our aim is to become their supplier of choice in the same way that we have achieved this in the Social Care Sector with Local… Show more Launched as a trading name under the Social Care Community Partnership, The Nursing Partnership is a care inspectorate grade 5 provider of Nurses to the NHS, Charities and the Private sector. This dedicated branding was formed on the back of being awarded the national supply contract to the NHS at the end of 2014. Working in partnership with the NHS our aim is to become their supplier of choice in the same way that we have achieved this in the Social Care Sector with Local Authorities. In June 2015 we entered into the private sector and now supply to many of the large care home organisations. Dedicated to offering a very high quality staffing solution to an industry that looks after our most vulnerable peoples in Scotland, we are committed to continually improve our services to assist our clients meet their needs. Show less Launched as a trading name under the Social Care Community Partnership, The Nursing Partnership is a care inspectorate grade 5 provider of Nurses to the NHS, Charities and the Private sector. This dedicated branding was formed on the back of being awarded the national supply contract to the NHS at the end of 2014. Working in partnership with the NHS our aim is to become their supplier of choice in the same way that we have achieved this in the Social Care Sector with Local… Show more Launched as a trading name under the Social Care Community Partnership, The Nursing Partnership is a care inspectorate grade 5 provider of Nurses to the NHS, Charities and the Private sector. This dedicated branding was formed on the back of being awarded the national supply contract to the NHS at the end of 2014. Working in partnership with the NHS our aim is to become their supplier of choice in the same way that we have achieved this in the Social Care Sector with Local Authorities. In June 2015 we entered into the private sector and now supply to many of the large care home organisations. Dedicated to offering a very high quality staffing solution to an industry that looks after our most vulnerable peoples in Scotland, we are committed to continually improve our services to assist our clients meet their needs. Show less



FPSG

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager/Director

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2009

  Developed and Managed a multi divisional East Coast Operation including the introduction of First People Care Solutions. Through the development of the teams and the winning and retaining of large contracts we were year on year one of the most successful parts of the group. I also supported the Glasgow office for a period of time before going through a management buyout of First People Care Solutions at the end of 2009. Developed and Managed a multi divisional East Coast Operation including the introduction of First People Care Solutions. Through the development of the teams and the winning and retaining of large contracts we were year on year one of the most successful parts of the group. I also supported the Glasgow office for a period of time before going through a management buyout of First People Care Solutions at the end of 2009.



NADIA Management Consutlancy

• Dubai

• General Manager

  • Jan 1997 - May 2003

  Nadia Consultancy is the largest recruitment and training organisation in the Middle East. With operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bahrain and the USA. Management and business development of services in the Middle East. Specialising in attracting and delivering large scale recruitment projects with companies such as Middle East Broadcasting Corporation relocating from London to Dubai, Development of the SHOWCASE (cable TV channel) call centre, Specialist recruitment and outplacement… Show more Nadia Consultancy is the largest recruitment and training organisation in the Middle East. With operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bahrain and the USA. Management and business development of services in the Middle East. Specialising in attracting and delivering large scale recruitment projects with companies such as Middle East Broadcasting Corporation relocating from London to Dubai, Development of the SHOWCASE (cable TV channel) call centre, Specialist recruitment and outplacement services for 3COM MENA regions, Masterfoods Middle East, COMPAQ MENA and REUTERS Show less Nadia Consultancy is the largest recruitment and training organisation in the Middle East. With operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bahrain and the USA. Management and business development of services in the Middle East. Specialising in attracting and delivering large scale recruitment projects with companies such as Middle East Broadcasting Corporation relocating from London to Dubai, Development of the SHOWCASE (cable TV channel) call centre, Specialist recruitment and outplacement… Show more Nadia Consultancy is the largest recruitment and training organisation in the Middle East. With operations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bahrain and the USA. Management and business development of services in the Middle East. Specialising in attracting and delivering large scale recruitment projects with companies such as Middle East Broadcasting Corporation relocating from London to Dubai, Development of the SHOWCASE (cable TV channel) call centre, Specialist recruitment and outplacement services for 3COM MENA regions, Masterfoods Middle East, COMPAQ MENA and REUTERS Show less



The Melville Craig Group

• Business Development Manager

  • Aug 1986 - Dec 1996

  I started as a trainee recruitment consultant when the company was in its infancy. Moving to consultant after only six weeks and Senior consultant running their sales and marketing team in under 18 months. I joined the contracts division in 1991 when it had a turnover of under £1million and GP of £150k. I continually developed and grew the business to a turnover of over £10 million and GP of over £1.5 million in 1996 when I left the organisation to move to the middle east. I started as a trainee recruitment consultant when the company was in its infancy. Moving to consultant after only six weeks and Senior consultant running their sales and marketing team in under 18 months. I joined the contracts division in 1991 when it had a turnover of under £1million and GP of £150k. I continually developed and grew the business to a turnover of over £10 million and GP of over £1.5 million in 1996 when I left the organisation to move to the middle east.



M & D publications

• Global

• Senior Sales Consultant

  • Jan 1983 - Jun 1986

  Sold encyclopaedias (CAXTON) door to door to the British forces in the UK, Germany, Gibraltar and to the civilian market in Canada. Consistently the top salesperson in the company. Sold encyclopaedias (CAXTON) door to door to the British forces in the UK, Germany, Gibraltar and to the civilian market in Canada. Consistently the top salesperson in the company.



N.U.B. Engineering

• Motherwell, United Kingdom

• Sales Secretary

  • Jun 1979 - Jan 1983

  Joined as Secretary to the MD but became more involved of the sales side of the business. Selling Drilling Augers and Refractory Bricks Joined as Secretary to the MD but became more involved of the sales side of the business. Selling Drilling Augers and Refractory Bricks