George Kemish LLM MCMI MIC MIoL
Consultant - HR Strategy & Value Management at Specialist Human Resources Limited.- Claim this Profile
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Maureen O'Callaghan
George's expertise in HR has been invaluable both in helping me to understand the entrepreneur ecosystem and in the creation of learning and development materials.
Dr Vaneeta Aggarwal
George Kemish is a wonderful professional leader to connect with. He has extremely deep knowledge base and international experience that empowers him with his innovative approach to developing solutions to problems coupled with his world-class writing skills. George continues to inspire, educate and lead thought provoking articles on current corporate scenario. I was amazed by his superb article contributed to monthly Business Strategy e-Magazine. His energy and passion are infectious and his professional skills and strong interpersonal skills make him popular on digital professional platforms. I highly recommend George for any business looking for a business consulting to raise their growth standards.
Maureen O'Callaghan
George's expertise in HR has been invaluable both in helping me to understand the entrepreneur ecosystem and in the creation of learning and development materials.
Dr Vaneeta Aggarwal
George Kemish is a wonderful professional leader to connect with. He has extremely deep knowledge base and international experience that empowers him with his innovative approach to developing solutions to problems coupled with his world-class writing skills. George continues to inspire, educate and lead thought provoking articles on current corporate scenario. I was amazed by his superb article contributed to monthly Business Strategy e-Magazine. His energy and passion are infectious and his professional skills and strong interpersonal skills make him popular on digital professional platforms. I highly recommend George for any business looking for a business consulting to raise their growth standards.
Maureen O'Callaghan
George's expertise in HR has been invaluable both in helping me to understand the entrepreneur ecosystem and in the creation of learning and development materials.
Dr Vaneeta Aggarwal
George Kemish is a wonderful professional leader to connect with. He has extremely deep knowledge base and international experience that empowers him with his innovative approach to developing solutions to problems coupled with his world-class writing skills. George continues to inspire, educate and lead thought provoking articles on current corporate scenario. I was amazed by his superb article contributed to monthly Business Strategy e-Magazine. His energy and passion are infectious and his professional skills and strong interpersonal skills make him popular on digital professional platforms. I highly recommend George for any business looking for a business consulting to raise their growth standards.
Maureen O'Callaghan
George's expertise in HR has been invaluable both in helping me to understand the entrepreneur ecosystem and in the creation of learning and development materials.
Dr Vaneeta Aggarwal
George Kemish is a wonderful professional leader to connect with. He has extremely deep knowledge base and international experience that empowers him with his innovative approach to developing solutions to problems coupled with his world-class writing skills. George continues to inspire, educate and lead thought provoking articles on current corporate scenario. I was amazed by his superb article contributed to monthly Business Strategy e-Magazine. His energy and passion are infectious and his professional skills and strong interpersonal skills make him popular on digital professional platforms. I highly recommend George for any business looking for a business consulting to raise their growth standards.
Credentials
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Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management
The Institute of Leadership & ManagementJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Incorporated Administrative Manager
Institute of Administrative Management (IAM)Aug, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Joint Service Mountain Expedition Leader
Joint Service Mountain Training Centre (Scotland)Jun, 1984- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Specialist Human Resources Limited.
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United Kingdom
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant - HR Strategy & Value Management
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Nov 2016 - Present
I started my working career as an engineering apprentice in the Commercial Division at Rootes Group (which was then taken over by Chrysler UK); where we produced Commer, Karrier and Dodge commercial vehicles. So, what does that have to do with HR Strategy and Value Management. Well, it actually invoked an enquiring mind into wanting to know why things are needed, how they work and how everything fits together to make a ‘whole’. Not a bad mindset for someone who later became a consultant. I had a motorcycle accident in 1970 and, due to my injuries, had to change career and moved into HR, Payroll and Accountancy roles. I am now a Consultant specialising in HR Strategy and Value Management. I am also adept at supporting Business Scenario Planning (Oxford Approach) in times of uncertainty. Having graduated from the Law School at Northumbria University with a Master of Laws (Employment Law in Practice) I am also responsible for ensuring that all work undertaken is in compliance with current legislation. I have over 20 years experience in formulating HR Strategy and undertaking workforce planning in fast moving environments; with a further 11 years experience of managing all aspects of business administration (including Business Scenario Planning and the provision of advice on Corporate Governance) in a multi-skilled and unionised environment. I was named as being one of the Top 8 HR Professionals in 2022 by Bizemag Media - a top business magazine with a readership across 80+ countries - for my work on the management of remote and hybrid working. Show less
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UK Ministry of Defence
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United Kingdom
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior HR Specialist - Operational Planning Team (Full-time)
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Nov 2007 - Nov 2016
Strategic HRM - Employed as the Subject Matter Expert in all aspects of HR Strategy and Manpower Planning in support of all ISTAR operational deployments. Contracted to manage the restructuring of the HR function to facilitate the setting up of a strategic HR Hub to oversee Manpower Planning, Resourcing and Deployment to support a wide range of projects (UK and overseas) in a fast moving and multi-skilled environment. This hub is responsible for identifying manpower needs and managing internal and external resourcing to meet stringent deadlines within tight budgetary constraints. This included scenario planning: Taking into account the level of support required for the deployment of different platforms; different working environments; changes in technology, and budgetary constraints; to support overseas operations at short-notice (as little as 72 hours). Contract was extended to manage the new Hub through a number of subsequent organisational changes and transitions, during which I was also responsible for leading Quality Continuous Improvement (QCI) events in HR Strategy to improve processes, inter-departmental interactions, communication and collaboration.Additional duties: Joint Service Mountain Expedition Leader Show less
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HR Business Partner - Operational Planning Team (Part-time Reservist)
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Nov 1996 - Nov 2007
Returned to military service at the request of the Ministry of Defence to augment the Permanent Joint Headquarters, Joint Force Air Component and Training Establishments. A part-time position to: provide specialist HRM to support major projects; draft Standard Operating Procedures for the Management of Human Resources on operational deployments; undertake the recruitment and selection of personnel to fill positions in a multi-skilled environment; design and deliver courses in Joint Force Administration (including deployed HR systems and processes at strategic, transactional and operational levels).*As an Operational Team Member: Responsible for overseeing the deployment, employment & welfare of up to 7,000 personnel participating in Tri-Service operational deployments and major NATO training exercises. Additional duties: Joint Service Mountain Expedition Leader Show less
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Branston Community College
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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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Bursar
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May 2005 - Nov 2007
Financial/Management/Treasury Accounting (Annual turnover circa £4.4 Million), Contracts Management and Procurement, Facilities Management, Lettings Administration, Health & Safety, HRM (Operational & Transactional), Payroll & Personnel Administration, Risk Management, Assets & Insurances Management. Provision of advice on Best Practice and Legislation affecting Business Management. Achievements: *Increased income on the investment of funds. *Introduced an Energy Management Programme which brought about savings on the cost of utilities. Ability to make a significant contribution to the management of this organisation was limited. Show less
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Education Leeds
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Business Manager (Principal Officer)
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Nov 1993 - May 2005
A senior management position overseeing five managers who had responsibility for the management of thirty two staff members covering non-teaching roles. Responsible to the Board of Governors (Education Sector) for Human Resource Management in a multi-skilled and unionised environment; Financial/Management/Treasury Accounting (including compilation of year end accounts and associated statements of account - annual turnover circa £3.3 Million); Business Development (Lettings, Catering & Events Mgt); Procurement and Contracts Mgt; Risk Assessment and Insurances; Management of Administration & Secretarial Services; Public Relations; Overseeing Catering Management; Buildings/Facilities Mgt (incl. Health & Safety); Project Mgt (Major Building Projects); Mgt of the Freedom of Information & Data Protection; Mgt of Licences (Copyright & Public Entertainment). Direct management, welfare and development of 40 staff employed in administration, facilities mgt, catering services and as laboratory technicians. Clerk to the Board of Governors: Interpretation of, and advising on, new legislation, regulations and best practice affecting corporate governance; committee administration; compilation of the corporate annual report; financial planning to support short, medium and long-term strategic corporate aims. Achievements: *Management of TUPE - transfer of catering and cleaning services to in-house management. *Turned a loss making catering service into a highly successful concern. *Introduced a Risk Management Policy which resulted in significant savings on the annual cost of insurances. *Renegotiation of Energy and Equipment Rental contracts brought about further significant savings. Show less
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Royal Air Force (RAF)
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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See Below
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Sep 1970 - Jul 1993
1990 - 1993 Deputy Accountant Officer 1988 - 1990 Manager - Personnel Services 1987 - 1988 Manager - Legal Secretariat (Personnel Services) 1985 - 1987 Manager - Management Services 1979 - 1985 Supervisor - Public Accounts 1978 - 1979 Supervisor - Administration Services 1975 - 1978 Administrator - Personnel & Payroll Administration 1970 - 1975 Administrator Additional duties: 1990 - 1993 IT Project Manager (Introduction of NCR Company Cash System) 1988 - 1989 RAF Mountain Rescue 1984 - 1988 Joint Service Mountain Expedition Leader 1981 - 1984 Unit Expedition Leader (Mountaineering) Show less
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Chrysler United Kingdom Ltd
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Dunstable
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Engineering Apprentice
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Sep 1969 - Sep 1970
Employed in the Commercial Division of Chrysler (UK) Ltd in Dunstable - in the production of heavy and light goods vehicles. Engineering Industry Training Board Certificate - Parts A & B TEC 1 A5 Mechanical & Production Engineering: General & Communication Studies (Distinction) Physical Science (Distinction) Workshop Processes & Materials (Merit) Engineering Drawing (Merit) Mathematics (Merit) Employed in the Commercial Division of Chrysler (UK) Ltd in Dunstable - in the production of heavy and light goods vehicles. Engineering Industry Training Board Certificate - Parts A & B TEC 1 A5 Mechanical & Production Engineering: General & Communication Studies (Distinction) Physical Science (Distinction) Workshop Processes & Materials (Merit) Engineering Drawing (Merit) Mathematics (Merit)
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FINE FARE SUPERMARKET
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainee Computer Operator (Summer Intern)
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Jul 1968 - Sep 1968
Trainee Computer Operator - Burroughs Mainframe Computer & Associated Off-Line Machines (Punch Card and Print Sorters). Trainee Computer Operator - Burroughs Mainframe Computer & Associated Off-Line Machines (Punch Card and Print Sorters).
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Education
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2013 - 2015
Northumbria University
Master’s Degree, Master of Laws (Employment Law in Practice) -
2011 - 2011
Institute of Consulting
Powerful Proposals, Bid Writing -
2010 - 2011
rdi
HNC Business Module, Marketing -
2010 - 2010
Advanced Management Skills Ltd
The Professional Consultants' Course, Professional Consultancy & Value Management -
2008 - 2009
Deltic Trg Ltd
InstAM (Adv Dip), Advanced Diploma in Business & Administrative Management -
2007 - 2008
Government Training Centre
InstAM (Dip), Diploma in Administrative Management -
2007 - 2007
Fineapply Ltd
Certificate of Competency, Legionellosis Training -
1970 - 2007
Royal Air Force and HM Government Trg Centres
Training Courses, Various - see below -
2006 - 2006
HM Government Training Centre
Graduateship - City & Guilds Institute (GCGI), Leadership & Management -
2005 - 2005
Institute of Leadership and Management
Licentiateship - City & Guilds Institute (LCGI), Management -
2004 - 2004
Leeds City Council - Dept of Environmental Health
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health, Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety - Credit Pass -
2004 - 2004
Leeds College of Technology
IOSH Cert, Managing Safely -
2002 - 2002
Irwin Mitchell Solicitors
Workshop, Six Steps to Safer Contracts -
2002 - 2002
SfE
Professional Trg, Catering Management in Education Establishments -
1993 - 1993
Plymouth College of FE (UK)
Institute of Management (now Chartered Management Institute) Certificate, Computing and Management Information Systems -
1993 - 1993
Plymouth College of FE (UK)
NEBSM Diploma (N.Dip.M), Level 4 - Administrative Management -
1969 - 1970
Chrysler UK Limited
Industrial Training Board Certificates A & B, Mechanical and Production Engineering
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