Experience

JobOppO

• Director of Veteran Engagement and Development

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Engage. I work with veterans and service leavers to ensure they are fully aware of the JobOppO community and how we can help them.Facilitate. I work hard to offer warm and informal introductions with other veterans in organisations or sectors that are of interest to our candidatesDevelop. I provide employability advice and guidance to veterans and service lavers and am currently designing a fantastic looking platform to help convey the support we know will be of assistance. Educate.… Engage. I work with veterans and service leavers to ensure they are fully aware of the JobOppO community and how we can help them.Facilitate. I work hard to offer warm and informal introductions with other veterans in organisations or sectors that are of interest to our candidatesDevelop. I provide employability advice and guidance to veterans and service lavers and am currently designing a fantastic looking platform to help convey the support we know will be of assistance. Educate. I support employers to ensure they are fully aware of the skills, knowledge and attitude veterans can offer their organisation.Advocate. I continue to be focused on dispelling the myths, breaking down then misconceptions and encouraging society to talk more positively about veterans, particularly when it comes to employability. #ValuableNotVulnerable Show more Show less



RBLI (Royal British Legion Industries)

• Head of Armed Forces Employment Support

  • Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

  As Head of the Armed Forces Employment Support team I lead the delivery of RBLI's national employability support programmes for veterans and eligible military families via our well renowned programme, LifeWorks.Additionally our team delivers Vocational Assessments for MOD Wounded, Injured and Sick personnel as part of the Career Transition Partnership.In addition to my role as Head AFES, I have taken on other responsibilities that include;- Ops & Security Manager for Royal… As Head of the Armed Forces Employment Support team I lead the delivery of RBLI's national employability support programmes for veterans and eligible military families via our well renowned programme, LifeWorks.Additionally our team delivers Vocational Assessments for MOD Wounded, Injured and Sick personnel as part of the Career Transition Partnership.In addition to my role as Head AFES, I have taken on other responsibilities that include;- Ops & Security Manager for Royal Visit- Represent the Charity on a number of working groups - COVID-19 Ops Manager - Involved in various fundraising activities Show more Show less



Sevenoaks School

• Performance & Programmes Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Jul 2019

  Lead the programme design and delivery of Sevenoaks Sports Camps.Recruit and manage team of specialist sports coaches to support the Sevenoaks School PE Department.Lead sports related charity activities and support School sports outreach events, working closely with the marketing department to operationalise the sports marketing programmeRe-design and lead management of the Sevenoaks School Sports Scholars programme dealing with a variety of stakeholders.Liaise with sporting… Lead the programme design and delivery of Sevenoaks Sports Camps.Recruit and manage team of specialist sports coaches to support the Sevenoaks School PE Department.Lead sports related charity activities and support School sports outreach events, working closely with the marketing department to operationalise the sports marketing programmeRe-design and lead management of the Sevenoaks School Sports Scholars programme dealing with a variety of stakeholders.Liaise with sporting National Governing Bodies, clubs and regional representatives.Manage sponsor relations Support wider school character/leadership development initiatives. Show more Show less



The Leadership Trust

• Leadership Development Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  Supporting delivery or bespoke Leadership programmes to corporate and sport sector.Programme management.Account management & Business development.



Australian High Commission, London

• Liaison Officer & Special Projects Manager

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

  Member of the Australian Defence Force attache staff group.Representative for the Invictus Games Sydney 2018 bid and planning team.Assistant Manager Defence Public Affairs - London.Operations Manager for Exchange Programme Longlook, a bi-lateral Army exchange between Australia and the UK.Representative for WWI and WWII commemorations in London.Ground liaison Officer for Australian Services Sports Tours.Convener of the British Australian Defence Alumni.



Sporting Edge - Inside the Mind of Champions

• Performance Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  A rewarding short term role with Sporting Edge, a leading High Performance Training Company. Role included Business Development, Account Management and Training Delivery to corporate, sporting and education sector clients.



Australian Army

• Classic Rugby for the Wounded Project Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

  A good idea!Responsible for the initial concept, sponsor and player recruitment, project management, international liaison, media handling and influencing anyone who would listen to maximise impact and fundraising for wounded veterans. The match was played in front of over 12,000 supporters, streamed live on the internet and raised over £110,000 for military charities from UK, Australia and New Zealand.



Australian Army

• Leadership Development Specialist

  • Jun 2010 - Dec 2012

• Combat Team Commander

  • Dec 2008 - Jun 2010

• Operations Officer

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

• Training and HR Supervisor

  • Aug 2004 - Dec 2007



British Army

• Junior Officer in the Duke of Wellington's Regiment

  • Dec 1999 - Jul 2004

  I served for 5 years reaching the rank of Captain in The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, with postings on Public Duties in London as well as to an Armoured Infantry unit in Germany.Served in leadership, training and management roles the UK, Canada and Germany, including a period on operational service in Kosovo.