Experience

Wessex RFCA

• United Kingdom
• Armed Forces
• 1 - 100 Employee

• REO Project Manager & Executive Officer Works & Estates

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  My role in Works & Estates for Wessex RFCA is as the REO Project Manager & the Executive Officer (Works and Estates) providing management of the project & day-to-day Administrative and Estates Management support to the Works and Estates Department. Including: 1. Administration of all freehold and leasehold and other property holdings. Responsible for Lease Renewals & terminations of agreements, disposal of properties (selling or demolition). 2. Procurement and management of legal consultants and services. 3. Manage administrative support to the Department. 4. Receive, process & initiate order works requests for works on sites. 5. Manage & support on various Estates projects as required. My additional role is as the Project Manager for the Re-optimisation Programme (REO), organising the budgets, works programmes (refurbishment or disposal) & liaison with construction companies and stakeholders. Show less



NHS Property Services Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Facilities Manager

  • Oct 2019 - Jan 2021

  Operational performance and project support. As an Facilities Support Assistant, I assist and provide administrative and FM support to the Principle Operations Manager for the South West on Operational Performance Issues and current projects to improve efficiency. I extract relevant performance data of In house maintenance teams and contracted services, utilising Microsoft Power BI to analyse Reactive, PPM's and Remedial Work Orders to measure performance against Service Level Agreements. Using my analytical skills and management experience, I deliver critical information and statistical data to highlight building maintenance issues and help focus NHS engineering resources to influence performance, efficiency and compliance. Responsible for delivering support to the NHSPS RIPON Project, bringing maintenance services from contracted to In House services across the South West region. Including, organising meetings, equipment procurement using Microsoft NAV, recruitment and interviews of technical maintenance engineers, stakeholder liaison, and programming/execution of project delivery. In addition, I organise the delivery/issue of vehicles/equipment, induction training for the engineering teams including H&S and CAFM processes, and Power BI training and support for NHSPS staff. In my administrator duties I produce different types of information, presentations and reports, using various Microsoft programmes including Excel and Powerpoint and file sharing techniques, Key Accomplishments: • Effectively supported, managed and delivered the South West program for the National NHSPS project to improve performance and reduce costs. Resulting in a successful transition from contracted to In House maintenance services, by redeploying and equipping TUPE personnel and new engineering staff to maintain the NHS sites in the region. Show less



39 Signal Regiment

• Bristol, United Kingdom

• OPERATIONS MANAGER - TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Operations Officer

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  OPERATIONS MANAGER - TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Responsible for Unit Communication Operations, Military & Communication trade Training, Career Management & Administration. Operational lead delivering Communication Information Systems across the south of UK, setting budgets, objectives, policy, planning and executing complex programs to provide communications in cooperation with civilian government agencies. Organisation of the education and training (military and technical) for 353 personnel, senior budget manager forecasting, monitoring and governance of multi-million-pound budgets (pay and equipment). Provide leadership as the leader of the Ops management team with accountability for executing unique projects worldwide. Oversee a range of functions including, H&S compliance, equipment management, stakeholder engagement, and HR career management. Show less



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Sep 1984 - Jul 2019

  A proactive, multi-skilled and adaptable Senior Manager with extensive experience in operations and facilities management. A demonstratable track record for the successful delivery of projects/resource coordination, logistics management, H&S compliance, and people development within a multi-divisional organisation during a full career in the British Army (Royal Signals). I am always open to continuous development, and opportunities to utilise my strong strategic vision, team leadership skills and energetic approach to improvement and innovation. I am adept at analysing and problem solving, facilitating complex, multi-stakeholder facilities, including contracts and projects, within regulatory compliant procedures and delivering environmental, social and economically sustainable business objectives/practices against tight deadlines and budgetary constraints. An exceptional communicator and mentor, I am focused on developing positive working relationships with colleagues, clients and stakeholder partnerships to the mutual benefit of all parties.Areas of Expertise include: Lv7 Strategic Leader/Manager  Employee Engagement  Programme Management/Delivery  APM Project Management  Stakeholder Management  Risk Management / Cost Control  Facilities & Operations Management Health & Safety Management  Corporate Communications  Education/Development/Trainer  Process & System Improvement Logistics/Contract ManagementARMY ROLES INCLUDE:Officer Commanding HQ SquadronOfficer Commanding Support TroopQuartermaster - Logistics & Facilities ManagementCivil Labour OfficerMTO - Transport OfficerOperations OfficerTraining OfficerContracts Supervising OfficerSHEF Officer - Health & Safety & Fire OfficerWelfare Officer Show less

• • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

  The QM for the KABUL AO for all UK troops and Units. Responsible for all logistics within Kabul for UK forces including, supply and demand of equipment, contracts, infrastructure, facilities management, project requirements and supervision, Op Safety & H&S.

• • Jan 2007 - Jun 2009

  WELFARE MANAGER, 2007 – 2009Key Accomplishments:• Developed and implemented an improved program to support families while spouse was away on operations in Afghanistan. Organised meetings, functions, newsletters and presentations throughout the deployment, exploiting all forms of communication and cultivating relationships. This program was then used as ‘best practice’ for the region.• Directed and line managed a top performing welfare team planning events, coordinated resources to improve welfare facilities, and capitalised on new opportunities providing extra welfare services and benefit to the organisation.• As Welfare Officer for 500+ personnel and their families, managed a range of difficult, complex and diverse situations, providing guidance, reassurance, and pragmatic solutions, ensuring they receive the best possible support and when necessary signpost/liaison with specialist welfare agencies. Show less



JSSU (CYP)

• Cyprus

• FACILITIES MANAGER - Quartermaster & Officer Commanding SP SQN JSSU (CYP)

  • May 2014 - Jul 2017

  QM & OC - FACILITIES & LOGISTICS SITE MANAGER/MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT /MULTI DEPARTMENTAL LEAD, 2014 – 2017 Senior Manager of all life support and estate functions abroad in an international environment. Managerial lead and consultant for mid/senior management; directed 200+ personnel and lead for multiple departments providing administration, transport, security, facilities (hard & soft FM) and welfare support to 600+ personnel. Accountable as Contract Supervisor for the site total facilities management contracts, multi-stakeholder engagement and contract performance monitoring. Governance and consultant for the design requirements and resourcing of infrastructure projects and fabric maintenance (circa £10million), reporting directly to the organisation’s Executive Officer. Oversaw professional and personal development activities, employee discipline and complaints, and specialist equipment management/assurance functions. Served in multiple capacities to oversee and advise on critical business activities, risk management, workshop H&S, recruiting /interviewing civilian staff as well as recommending operational improvements. Show less



Royal Signals

• QM (A) 1 ADSR & Herford Station - Germany

• LOGISTICS & FACILITIES SITE MANAGER - QM 1 ADSR

  • Jul 2012 - May 2014

  SENIOR LOGISTICS & SITE MANAGER/MULTI DEPARTMENTAL LEAD, 2012 – 2014 Provided direction and performance management for a large workforce for 10 diverse departments with 250 personnel over 4 sites. Served as lead with accountability for all sites and asset management for a multi-million-pound equipment portfolio including armoured vehicles and communications equipment. As the senior fund manager, I inspected and supervised all accounts, assuring policy and procedures. Oversaw key facility functions including retail shops, restaurants, fuel stations, mechanical and electric services, HVAC, building maintenance and welfare/medical services. Show less



British Army Royal Signals

• Herford Germany

• HUMAN RESOURCE/TRAINING/CAREER MANAGER - Second in Command HQ Sqn

  • Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  HUMAN RESOURCE/TRAINING/CAREER MANAGER, 2011 – 2012 Key Accomplishments: • Responsible for operations planning and direction of departments, implementing improved strategy and solutions for effectively utilising the limited manpower and allocating tasks/training in support of the organisation’s objectives. • Supervised the vehicle fleet management, updated equipment care procedures and H&S policy ensuring all vehicle and equipment maintenance was regulatory compliant and successfully passed all external equipment inspections. • Career manager and advisor, overseeing personal and professional development of 250 personnel and conducted discipline, welfare, and performance activities, equipment maintenance supervision, leadership training and Operational planning for HQ Sqn. Show less



Royal Signals Army

• Germany

• FACILITIES MANAGER - Officer Commanding Sp TP, Quartermaster and Military Transport Officer

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2011

  TRANSPORT/LOGISTICS/FACILITIES MANAGER, 2009 – 2011 Key Accomplishments: • Transport Manager providing direction and governance for the operation and allocation of all vehicles and equipment. Developed and implemented improved vehicle allocation, workshop working procedures, layout and H&S, ensuring efficient use of resources/vehicle parts, with significantly reduced risk and cost as compared to the existing practice. • Senior Logistics Manager, implemented new equipment management database system (MJDI), reducing held stock by over 40%. Planned and delivered several complex logistic support operations in the field (catering, power, accommodation, transport, communications suites) for large divisional Headquarters (200+ personnel). Officer Command, organisational control, operational leadership, Quartermaster - equipment, budgets, and infrastructure. Transport plans, details, vehicle maintenance schedules and inspections. Real life support for Bde level exercises. Show less