Steve Bluff
Head of Redcliffe and Temple Business Improvement District at Visit West- Claim this Profile
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Simon Chiffi
Steve is an energised and dynamic professional with the ability to understand business needs, challenges and nuances quickly and identify solutions to resolve delicate matters. His particular strength lies in delivering complex scenarios simply and communicating them to people of all levels and businesses. Having worked with Steve specifically on property transactions and leases he was able to listen, offer advice and deliver results within tight timescales in delicate situations. Great professional with an personal touch.
Stuart Blinder
Steve is a leader who knows the business inside out and provides insight and direction from sales and marketing to operations. At Crabtree UK he was able to move the business forward and bring the team with him from a difficult starting point. He was an invaluable colleague.
Simon Chiffi
Steve is an energised and dynamic professional with the ability to understand business needs, challenges and nuances quickly and identify solutions to resolve delicate matters. His particular strength lies in delivering complex scenarios simply and communicating them to people of all levels and businesses. Having worked with Steve specifically on property transactions and leases he was able to listen, offer advice and deliver results within tight timescales in delicate situations. Great professional with an personal touch.
Stuart Blinder
Steve is a leader who knows the business inside out and provides insight and direction from sales and marketing to operations. At Crabtree UK he was able to move the business forward and bring the team with him from a difficult starting point. He was an invaluable colleague.
Simon Chiffi
Steve is an energised and dynamic professional with the ability to understand business needs, challenges and nuances quickly and identify solutions to resolve delicate matters. His particular strength lies in delivering complex scenarios simply and communicating them to people of all levels and businesses. Having worked with Steve specifically on property transactions and leases he was able to listen, offer advice and deliver results within tight timescales in delicate situations. Great professional with an personal touch.
Stuart Blinder
Steve is a leader who knows the business inside out and provides insight and direction from sales and marketing to operations. At Crabtree UK he was able to move the business forward and bring the team with him from a difficult starting point. He was an invaluable colleague.
Simon Chiffi
Steve is an energised and dynamic professional with the ability to understand business needs, challenges and nuances quickly and identify solutions to resolve delicate matters. His particular strength lies in delivering complex scenarios simply and communicating them to people of all levels and businesses. Having worked with Steve specifically on property transactions and leases he was able to listen, offer advice and deliver results within tight timescales in delicate situations. Great professional with an personal touch.
Stuart Blinder
Steve is a leader who knows the business inside out and provides insight and direction from sales and marketing to operations. At Crabtree UK he was able to move the business forward and bring the team with him from a difficult starting point. He was an invaluable colleague.
Credentials
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Diploma in BID leadership
British BIDsNov, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in BID Management
British BIDsNov, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Visit West
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United Kingdom
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Redcliffe and Temple Business Improvement District
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Jul 2021 - Present
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Operations Director : Broadmead BID
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Feb 2021 - Jul 2021
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Broadmead BID Manager
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2021
Working to promote and support businesses in Bristol Shopping Quarter.
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Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Board Trustee
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May 2017 - Present
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Director
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Apr 2017 - Mar 2019
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YB12 Coach
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Australia
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Coach & Consultant
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
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The Retailer Group
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Assoiciate
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Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
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Commercial Director EMEIA
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
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Country Manager
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2016
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Event Network, LLC
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United States
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Retail
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400 - 500 Employee
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Operations Director Europe
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Feb 2014 - Jul 2015
Responsible for the Retail Operations of Event Network in Europe , a leading premier cultural attraction retail specialist within the US and Europe Responsible for the Retail Operations of Event Network in Europe , a leading premier cultural attraction retail specialist within the US and Europe
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Nuffield Health
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United Kingdom
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations Director : Premier
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Jan 2013 - Jun 2013
Full EBITDA responsibility for the 19 Premier Fitness and Wellbeing centres with clinical attachments. A nationwide role accountable for leading the Regional and Centre management teams through the launch of two unique industry leading products Full EBITDA responsibility for the 19 Premier Fitness and Wellbeing centres with clinical attachments. A nationwide role accountable for leading the Regional and Centre management teams through the launch of two unique industry leading products
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House of Fraser
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Regional Director
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Feb 2012 - Dec 2012
Fully accountable for the multi million sales and profit performance of 8 large department stores within the HOF estate . 70+ Managers and 4000+ team members. Reports into the Executive Retail Director and attends monthly board meetings .
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General Manager
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Apr 2009 - Feb 2012
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Head of Retail Sales
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Jul 2007 - Mar 2009
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House of Fraser
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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RGM
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Jun 2006 - 2007
Regional Manager of North and Midlands areas Regional Manager of North and Midlands areas
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Debenhams
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Manager
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1984 - 1988
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Education
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1979 - 1984
Rickmansworth Grammar School
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NED trained
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