Experience

The Poppy Factory

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

• Navigator

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  The Navigator service helps veterans improve their health and wellbeing, by taking part in meaningful activities and connecting with others to develop a strong support network. Navigator offers veterans person-centred support at a pace appropriate to their needs. It is currently available in Cheshire and Merseyside. The Navigator service helps veterans improve their health and wellbeing, by taking part in meaningful activities and connecting with others to develop a strong support network. Navigator offers veterans person-centred support at a pace appropriate to their needs. It is currently available in Cheshire and Merseyside.



The Royal British Legion Poppy Factory

• Home & Field Based in the North West of England

• Employability Consultant

  • Apr 2015 - May 2023

  The Poppy Factory Ltd is an independent charity which was founded in 1922 with the object of providing paid employment opportunities for disabled ex-Serviceman and woman. A factory was established in Richmond to make poppies and other commemorative items to achieve this purpose. Whilst the charity continues to provide paid employment through it's Factory for disabled ex-Servicemen and woman, it also has a dedicated team that sources meaningful, sustainable jobs, training and work experience. After volunteering for the Poppy Factory's ''Getting You Back To Work'' programme for 12 months, I was very lucky and privileged to be offered the opportunity to be part a dedicated national team supporting veterans with health conditions or impairments into meaningful and sustainable employment. Our client case load is small and manageable, which allows the employability consultant to give a one to one bespoke service to the veteran. Show less



The Prince's Trust

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Programme Exceutive

  • Aug 2014 - Apr 2015

  I currently work on an individually tailored personal development programme for young people aged between 13 and 25. Through one-to-one support and group activities I help marginalised and disengaged young people who face a range of issues and barriers in their lives including mental health, behavioural and confidence issues. I empower them through introducing them to positive opportunities and experiences to help them re-engage with society. Additionally I liaise with agencies and organisations to enable clients to progress towards employment, training, education or volunteering. Through utilising my military networks I have developed a military ethos course for the Princes Trust in partnership with the local brigade which has been recognised as best practice and is currently being implemented nationally. Show less



British Army

• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Managed the administration and provision of resettlement support to wounded injured and sick (WIS) soldiers leaving the British Army across the North West, providing one to one support, advice and authorisation of funding.Streamlined existing administration and communication systems to allow increased individual support and devised a specific presentation for WIS soldiers to improve one to one support.Maintained appropriate paper based and electronic records of all soldiers' transition to ensure a professional and auditable customer journey and demonstrate support throughoutProvided training to military & civilian staff across the country to become Unit Resettlement Officers.Health & Safety Manager for the Army Education Centre. AchievementsAcknowledged as being most effective Resettlement Administration Manager across the North of the country and known for delivering a bespoke service to soldiers being Medically Discharged including specific requests to see me from outside my area of responsibility. Army Careers Office Manager Edinburgh Nov 10 to April 12Managed the operational running of an Armed Forces Careers Office, three satellite careers offices and an outreach team covering the borders of Scotland to Edinburgh through a team of 40 staff.Managing shift patterns, forecasts, staff training and welfare issues. Planning and implementing Standard Operational Procedures across the four areas of responsibility.Implemented a candidate centred approach to effectively match applicants to the most suitable career choice.AchievementsIntroduced best practise by increasing networks to target community venues which produced the most referrals to the Armed Forces Careers Office (AFCO), culminating in 2011 producing highest recruiting figures to date.Tightened weekly returns to accurately represent the current status of every applicant in the system. Show less

• • Jul 1985 - May 2014

• • Aug 2003 - Aug 2007

  Transport manager for 96 personnel controlling up to 300 equipments with further responsibility for accident investigation for a wide range of vehicles.Responsible for the career and professional development of a large workforce, including appraisal, supervision, coaching and competency training. Successfully planned, organised and executed numerous team building events, to improve self-awareness and personnel effectiveness whilst fostering mutual trust and understanding between colleagues.AchievementsImplemented a new driver shift pattern at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick, which resulted in a saving of more than 30% in overtime payments.Responsible for the setting up of a Driver Training Wing with limited resources, which improved both standards and output in the delivery and conduct of training. Show less



Ministery of Defence

• H M Forces (army)

  • Jul 1985 - May 2014



Bolton Group

• Italy
• Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Army Careers Office Manager

  • Aug 2007 - Nov 2010

  Managed a team of soldiers to achieve service recruitment targets, turning a failing office into the number one in the North West, breaking all previous recruiting records. Implemented a community engagement strategy with a particular focus on ethnic minority groups to increase applications to the Army. Supported the local community to help young people develop interpersonal skills, work skills and build confidence. Worked closely with the Bolton Lads & Girls Club and by bringing the Duke of Lancaster's & Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Boxing team to the annual fight nights, helped the club raise over £250,000. Achievements Introduced an outreach programme classed as 'Best Practise' for all the North West recruiting offices. The programme included working collaboratively with a running club which had the additional benefit of peer support for the applicants at different stages of the recruitment process. Established a training wing to give applicants an insight into military training standards and entered a Five-a-Side football team in a local league to improve fitness and team ethos, which gained two promotions. Worked closely with the Bolton Mayors Office and local public services to support community projects and raise monies for Help for Heroes. On leaving the post due to promotion given an evening reception by the Mayor and local civil servants in recognition Show less