Experience

Socient Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Consultant

  • Jun 2012 - Present

  Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom Providing support in policy development, strategic planning, place making, transport planning, economic development, commissioning & procurement, project management, change management and business coaching with a particular focus on the pubic, social enterprise and co-operative sectors. Provided interim management and consultancy support to those organisations detailed in my profile. Also, operated as an Associate with the following organisations: Transform Scotland -… Show more Providing support in policy development, strategic planning, place making, transport planning, economic development, commissioning & procurement, project management, change management and business coaching with a particular focus on the pubic, social enterprise and co-operative sectors. Provided interim management and consultancy support to those organisations detailed in my profile. Also, operated as an Associate with the following organisations: Transform Scotland - https://transform.scot/who-we-are/our-team/ Young Foundation - http://www.youngfoundation.org/about-us/people/general-/-all/tom-flanagan Hall Aitken - http://www.hallaitken.co.uk PB Coaching - http://www.pbcoaching.com/about-us/the-team/ Nabu Connect Coaching - http://nabuconnect.com Show less



Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

• United Kingdom
• Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Advisor

  • Dec 2021 - Jun 2022

  Glasgow As Strategic Advisor supported SPT to develop its new regional transport strategy, developing its position on its future roles and responsibilities in the planning, funding and operating of the transport system in the West of Scotland, linked to the emerging new RTS. As Strategic Advisor supported SPT to develop stronger and more effective relationships with partners and stakeholders and have more influence on external policy and plan making. Reviewed the process to develop new RTS to… Show more As Strategic Advisor supported SPT to develop its new regional transport strategy, developing its position on its future roles and responsibilities in the planning, funding and operating of the transport system in the West of Scotland, linked to the emerging new RTS. As Strategic Advisor supported SPT to develop stronger and more effective relationships with partners and stakeholders and have more influence on external policy and plan making. Reviewed the process to develop new RTS to date and in particular assess the assurance process in light of updated national policy and proposed STAG review. Engaged with officers to understand desired strategy form/direction of travel following the consultation on the Case for Change. Made recommendations, including directions to consultants engaged to deliver RTS, to support delivery of desired RTS by Autumn 2022, to incorporate emerging policy areas such as transport decarbonisation, MaaS, EV Strategy etc. Show less



Manchester City Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acting Director & Head of Service

  • Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

  Manchester As Acting Director of Manchester Climate Change Agency, led the delivery and implementation of the Manchester Climate Change Framework by building effective and impactful partnerships with key stakeholders such as businesses, the public sector, Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector and local residents, to collectively contribute towards the delivery of the climate change targets and objectives for the City. Helped to secure a range of funding sources to sustain and expand the Agency… Show more As Acting Director of Manchester Climate Change Agency, led the delivery and implementation of the Manchester Climate Change Framework by building effective and impactful partnerships with key stakeholders such as businesses, the public sector, Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector and local residents, to collectively contribute towards the delivery of the climate change targets and objectives for the City. Helped to secure a range of funding sources to sustain and expand the Agency staffing compliment as well as to deliver high profile, carbon reduction projects and programmes which will contribute towards the delivery of the targets outlined within the Manchester Climate Change Framework. Helped to ensure that ambitious action on climate change was at the heart of and complementary to achieving the vision set out in the Our Manchester Strategy. As acting Head of Environment, Planning & Infrastructure helped to develop medium term policy and strategy for environmental and land use planning, clean air, transport and other infrastructure in the city and wider region working with a range of partners incorporating innovative city systems (e.g. CityVerve), strategic transport systems, energy, water and wastewater, digital, blue and green infrastructures, and infrastructure to support the city’s zero carbon ambitions. Led representative at GM level and with other key providers and partners across the city and region to lead policy decisions and identify infrastructure requirements in order to deliver the core strategy vision including the City Centre Transport Strategy. Show less



Tactran

• United Kingdom
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partnership Director

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2020

  Perth, United Kingdom Chief Officer of the RTP (Regional Transport Partnership) for Tayside & Central Scotland covering Stirling, Perth & Kinross, Dundee and Angus. Responsible for the development and implementation of the Regional Transport Plan and statutory duties in respect of Community Planning, Development Planning, Climate Change and Equalities. Active strategic partner in the Tay Cities and Stirling & Clackmannanshire City Deals.



Perth & Kinross Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Head of Economic Development

  • Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

  Perth, Scotland Responsible for the leadership, professional direction and effective management of all functions relating to and including business development, employability, estates, commercial property development, inward investment, European funding, city development, Smart City and major roads infrastructure. Contributing to the Tay Cities Deal, City of Culture Perth 2021, empowering cities and local communities through smart & inclusive growth and locality working.



Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director Place / Programme Director Growth & Development

  • Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  Blackburn Working collaboratively as an integral part of the Executive Team with colleagues across all departments and with partners leading the vision, transformation and strategic direction of the Council. Ensuring the Council delivers on its corporate and departmental business objectives seeking to continually improve services for the community whilst responding to financial and resource reductions. Strategically leading continuous improvement to the environment, neighbourhoods and look and… Show more Working collaboratively as an integral part of the Executive Team with colleagues across all departments and with partners leading the vision, transformation and strategic direction of the Council. Ensuring the Council delivers on its corporate and departmental business objectives seeking to continually improve services for the community whilst responding to financial and resource reductions. Strategically leading continuous improvement to the environment, neighbourhoods and look and feel of the Borough. Engaging with the private sector to improve and increase business involvement in regeneration activity and fulfil the aspirations and objectives of the council’s strategic plans. Delivering the best outcomes for the Borough in key operational services supporting job creation, increased skills and qualifications for the citizens of the Borough. Assuring the delivery of an appropriate and quality growth strategy engaging positively with all partners, leading the development of the Borough with other local authorities and partners across Pennine Lancashire, including the LEP and the wider NW Region. Show less



Oxfordshire County Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Service Manager - Localities, Policies & Programmes

  • Oct 2012 - Mar 2015

  Oxford The leadership and management of strategic policy functions for Oxfordshire including Transport, Planning, Environment, Energy, Property and Waste. Supporting the growth agenda including acting as programme director for the Oxford & Oxfordshire City Deal process, strategic input into the Strategic Economic Plan and major programmes of infrastructure development through the Local Growth Deal as informed by the Local Transport Plan and Local Plans.



Cornwall Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Director Environment, Planning & Economy

  • Feb 2009 - May 2012

  Truro Recently responsible for an extensive range of services covering strategic and operational areas in Economic Development, Planning, Regeneration Environment, Waste Management, Transport and Highways – revenue and capital budgets in excess of £100m+ and staff complement of 3,500. Also the lead client officer for the arms length companies Cornwall Development Company and Cornwall Airport Ltd and lead on the strategic partnering arrangements for service delivery in waste and environmental… Show more Recently responsible for an extensive range of services covering strategic and operational areas in Economic Development, Planning, Regeneration Environment, Waste Management, Transport and Highways – revenue and capital budgets in excess of £100m+ and staff complement of 3,500. Also the lead client officer for the arms length companies Cornwall Development Company and Cornwall Airport Ltd and lead on the strategic partnering arrangements for service delivery in waste and environmental services.Heavily engaged in moving from ‘transition’ to ‘transformation’ and the adoption of a commissioning approach across the range of service responsibilities. Also led on exploring innovative funding mechanisms for infrastructure investment, social value and social impact bonds. Show less



Oldham Council

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Director Environment & Regeneration

  • Jul 2003 - Feb 2009

  Oldham Responsible for Regeneration, Economic Development, European Policy & Programmes, Strategic & DC Planning, Transport, Highways, Property, Environmental Health, Trading Standards, Registration Service.



Liverpool City Council, Merseyside

• Assistant Executive Director Regeneration Services

  • Mar 2000 - Jul 2003

  Liverpool, United Kingdom Responsible for the 'professional' services of Planning, Property, Design, Env Health, Trading Standards.and the front-line 'visible' services of Environment, Highways, Waste Collection/Disposal and Cems&Crems.



Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Regeneration

  • Mar 1997 - Mar 2000

  Blackburn, United Kingdom Responsible for Urban Regeneration, Economic Development, European Policy & Programmes, Strategic Planning, Transportation, Strategic Housing and Technology Centres.



Kirklees Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Relations Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Executive, Batley Action Ltd

  • Apr 1993 - Mar 1997

  Batley, West Yorkshire Chief Executive of Batley Action Ltd, the Kirklees City Challenge Partnership created to deliver a comprehensive regeneration programme that included the Mills Strategy, Technology Centre, Housing Renewal, Estate Action, Environmental Strategy, Economic Initiatives and Community Development.



Bradford Council

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Councillor - Leader

  • May 1984 - Apr 1994

  Bradford, United Kingdom Elected Member for Keighley North and South Wards, holding a number of portfolio positions including Speaker Community & Environmental Services and Leader of Council 1990-93.