Experience

The Poppy Factory

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

• Director of Production and the Estate

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Richmond, London Thoroughly enjoying my time with the Poppy Factory, a well respected and established military charity and looking forward to the challenges ahead. The Poppy Factory not only produces ceremonial wreaths, sprays, wooden crosses and poppies (from the historic factory in Richmond) to support the annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal but provides a bespoke, evidence based employment service to our wounded, injured and disabled veterans via the hugely successful 'getting you back to work'… Show more Thoroughly enjoying my time with the Poppy Factory, a well respected and established military charity and looking forward to the challenges ahead. The Poppy Factory not only produces ceremonial wreaths, sprays, wooden crosses and poppies (from the historic factory in Richmond) to support the annual Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal but provides a bespoke, evidence based employment service to our wounded, injured and disabled veterans via the hugely successful 'getting you back to work' programme. Show less



LJJ CONSULTING LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Director

  • Jun 2018 - Jul 2020

  Bath, United Kingdom



Houlder Limited

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Project Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

  London, United Kingdom Technical Project Manager within the Client Support Team (provided by Houlder Ltd) for the Royal Navy's future general purpose frigate known as the Type 31e. Providing technical, management and SME support to the MoD during the competitive design phase.



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Project Officer at Ministry of Defence - Naval Staff

  • May 2017 - Mar 2018

  MoD Main Building Delivered the successful Royal Navy involvement to the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition (12 to 15 Sep 17). Planned and executed 24 individual Senior Officer and VIP programmes, including 2 ministerial engagements, and multiple interactions with industry from both UK and overseas. Facilitated international engagements and bi-lateral discussions with over 15 countries, including USA, Canada, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Romania, Denmark, Italy, Republic of Korea, Saudi… Show more Delivered the successful Royal Navy involvement to the Defence Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition (12 to 15 Sep 17). Planned and executed 24 individual Senior Officer and VIP programmes, including 2 ministerial engagements, and multiple interactions with industry from both UK and overseas. Facilitated international engagements and bi-lateral discussions with over 15 countries, including USA, Canada, New Zealand, Chile, Brazil, Romania, Denmark, Italy, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Ghana. Organised a reception for the Head of the Royal Navy onboard one of Her Majesty's Ships for 150 people with guests from the highest levels of government, industry and the international defence community. Show less



Royal Navy of Oman

• Armed Forces
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Upkeep Manager

  • Mar 2014 - Mar 2017

  Sultanate of Oman Part of the British Loan Service Team in Oman, as the Upkeep Manager at the Sultan Bin Said Naval Base in Wudam. Responsible for the Refits and Dockings for Essential Defects (DEDs) of Vessels ranging from Inshore Patrol Boats and Landing Craft to Corvettes and Offshore Parol Boats. A challenging and high profile position, which included a weekly briefing to the Commander of the RNO and provision of engineering advice to senior management. Great experience and one that provided a wonderful… Show more Part of the British Loan Service Team in Oman, as the Upkeep Manager at the Sultan Bin Said Naval Base in Wudam. Responsible for the Refits and Dockings for Essential Defects (DEDs) of Vessels ranging from Inshore Patrol Boats and Landing Craft to Corvettes and Offshore Parol Boats. A challenging and high profile position, which included a weekly briefing to the Commander of the RNO and provision of engineering advice to senior management. Great experience and one that provided a wonderful and deep insight into another navy and its people. Show less



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Relationships Manager at Ministry of Defence - Naval Staff

  • Apr 2012 - Dec 2013

  MoD Main Building Maintained and strengthened the Royal Navy's bilateral relationships with navies from North Africa, Middle and Near East, Asia and Asia Pacific. Part of a small team working for Commodore Naval Staff and responsible to the Head of the Royal Navy (1st Sea Lord). Constant liaison with both Defence Attaches in London and UK Armed Forces personnel abroad. Challenging and rewarding in equal measure.

• Director of Training at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth

  • Oct 2009 - Mar 2012

  BRNC, Dartmouth Privileged to have led a great team at BRNC and within the Royal Naval Leadership Academy delivering world class Initial Officer Training and through career Command Leadership & Management Training. Responsible for a staff of over 150 across 3 sites training upto 4500 students per year including officer cadets from at least 20 countries.



University of Oxford

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Hudson Fellow

  • Sep 2008 - Sep 2009

  St Antony's College, Oxford Visiting Research Fellow at St Antony's and part of the Changing Character of War (CCW) Programme under the leadership of Professor Sir Hew Strachan. Thesis was titled 'Recruiting, Retention and Reputation in the post 9/11 era: implications for the UK Armed Forces' and remains a proud achievement. While at Oxford - joined the Oxford Union, active participant in the Strategic Studies Group and the Oxford Intelligence Group, played cricket for St Antony's and member of the Real Ale Society!



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader - Submarine Air Purification & Monitoring, Refrigeration & HVAC - MOD Abbeywood

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2008

• Advanced Command & Staff Course - Joint Services Command & Staff College

  • Sep 2004 - Jul 2005



Royal Australian Navy

• Australia
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director Navy Safety - Exchange in Canberra

  • Aug 2001 - Jul 2004



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Directing Staff at Royal Navy Junior Division - Joint Services Command & Staff College

  • Jan 2001 - Jul 2001

• HMS LANCASTER - Marine Engineer Officer

  • Sep 1998 - Dec 2000

• Vanguard Class Support Manager - MOD Foxhill, Bath

  • Oct 1995 - Aug 1998

• Training Officer at BRNC

  • Sep 1992 - Sep 1995



Royal Navy

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• HMS REPULSE/RESOLUTION - Assistant Marine Engineer Officer

  • Apr 1990 - Jul 1992

• Naval General & Engineering Training - Apprentice & junior Engineering Officer

  • Jan 1981 - Mar 1990