Experience

Drug Science

• United Kingdom
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Drug Science is the leading independent scientific body on drugs in the UK. We provide an evidence base free from political or commercial influence, creating the foundation for sensible and effective drug laws. Equipping the public, media and policy makers with the knowledge and resources to enact positive change. Drug Science is the leading independent scientific body on drugs in the UK. We provide an evidence base free from political or commercial influence, creating the foundation for sensible and effective drug laws. Equipping the public, media and policy makers with the knowledge and resources to enact positive change.



Addaction

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Head of Events

  • Jul 2015 - Oct 2017

  Oversaw the events strategy in conjunction with the Executive Director for Communications and in consultation with the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees

• Head Of Research And Development

  • May 2010 - Jul 2015

  Led the strategic research priorities of the organisation. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organisation’s research endeavours, including developing new research proposals and studies with academic colleagues. Oversaw research ensuring that quality standards are met, and managed the team of researchers



MAINLINERS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2005 - May 2010

  Lead the organisation to deliver high quality services to clients and work in partnership with other agencies to achieve the aims and objectives of the charity. Managed team of 25 across 5 operational sites across UK, and turnover of £1.2 million. Achievements: • Restructured organisation by streamlining operational costs and reducing overheads (management fee reduced from 15% to 9%) whilst maintaining 100% service delivery. • Awarded significant project funding from Scottish Government, Department of Health, local PCTs and Scottish health boards. • Designed, developed and implemented 5 year strategic plan and introduced performance measurement systems, outlining future direction of charity based on proven track record of current services. Show less



CAMBRIDGE ETHNIC COMMUNITY FORUM

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Finance, Administration and Projects Manager

  • Jun 2003 - Oct 2005



British Antarctic Survey

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Management Accountant

  • Feb 2001 - Jun 2003



Johnson Matthey

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Management Accountant

  • Sep 1998 - Feb 2001



Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• United Kingdom
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Budget Liaison Officer

  • Oct 1994 - Sep 1998