2. Profile
A self motivated, enthusiastic individual with over 30 years experience of
effectively operating in business, industrial and educational working
environments. An excellent communicator at all levels, who is successfully
demonstrating a wide range of skills and abilities both operationally and
strategically in organisations. Able to apply sound project management
techniques to problem solve, manage and develop for real business results.
A key strength is the desire and ability to identify and develop the skills and
potential of others at all levels in organisations to aid business growth and
profitability. This is enhanced by a skill to "see the bigger picture" whilst
retaining a focused commitment to "the job in hand".
Backed up by qualifications in General Management, Human Resource
Management, Health & Safety, Teaching, Assessing Business Excellence and
Training & Development, among others; these skills are able to be put to
effective use in a wide range of environments.
Summary of Employment History
November 2001 – July 2016 North Lindsey College
January 1994 - November 2001 McKey Food Service Ltd
January 1992 – November 1993 Self Employed shop owner
January 1991 - December 1991 Trainline Group Plc
January 1986 - December 1990 Swinton Insurance Group Plc
August 1979 – December 1985 General Accident Insurance Ltd
North Lindsey College (Kingsway Consulting) November 2001 – July 2016
(Kingsway Business Manager, Leadership & Management Co-ordinator)
Initially commissioned to carry out an extensive self-devised Recruitment and
Training Survey across 85 companies from a wide range of manufacturing businesses
in North Lincolnshire to inform funding and resource bodies exactly what issues need
to be taken into account as they plan their regional Learning & Funding Strategies.
From this, a local Human Resource & Training Forum has been established with
myself as Chair and Co-ordinator, to develop effective networking and improvement
opportunities for companies and HR professionals. This networking was then
incorporated into a wider role from April 2002 as Project Manager of “The North
Lincolnshire Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative”, an industry-led
private/public partnership working with businesses in the area to improve workforce
skills and competences through the “North Lincolnshire Workforce Skills Audit”,
devised in May 2002, responsible for £240,000 budget, funded by Yorkshire Forward.
3. From April 2003 responsibility was extended to undertake role as Project Manager for
a range of other LSC/Yorkshire Forward funded projects across the Humber Sub
Region.
From 2004 onwards added responsibility as The Manufacturing Sector Skills
Broker for Humberside on behalf of Business Link Humber, and Working with
North Lincolnshire Council to deliver the Hospitality & Tourism Sector Skills
Brokerage on their behalf.
In 2011 I was appointed Kingsway Business Manager with full responsibility for the
operation, performance and finance of employer responsive activity.
In addition I am currently Course Co-ordinator and Internal Verifier for a range of
ILM programmes, OCN short courses and UFA Management Level 4 programmes. I
also regularly teach on other certificated and non-certificated programmes for
business across a wide range of sectors and subject areas.
Main Achievements:
• Part of management team successfully achieving Association of Colleges
National Beacon Award for Outstanding Employer Engagement in 2010
• Manager of Team successfully achieving OFSTED outstanding employer
engagement report 2012
• Successfully managed a range of funded projects for LSC, SFA, Enhancement
Fund, Skills Support for Redundancy, Workforce and Unemployed.
• Received on going excellent feedback from own teaching and training
throughout employment evidenced by wide range of employer testimonials.
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McKey Food Service Ltd -Group Human Resource &Training & Development
Manager (1994 - 2001)
McKey is the leading manufacturer of cryogenically frozen beefburgers in the UK,
and is part of a global food producer.
From an initial role as a Training & Safety Manager, the role developed across 8 UK
sites covering 800 people as their HR Manager. From 2000 the role was redefined to
focus on Training & Development across 5 sites following a company restructure and
take over, taking responsibility for the corporate and individual development of skills
and capabilities at all levels of the organisation, whilst also being an active member of
the wider Group Human Resources Team.
Main responsibilities included the devising, delivering and evaluating of a wide range
of learning/training programmes promoting personal development and leadership,
sourcing, negotiating and co-ordinating external training resources, administration of
the function and budget, and contributing to the company's overall Training Strategy
as part of its Business Objectives. Up to 2000, responsibility and main focus was to
develop a full, all inclusive Human Resource Strategy to be aligned to the company's
successful pursuit of The Sweeney Business Excellence Award (a customer's tailored
version of the US Malcolm Baldridge Model)
4. Main achievements :
• Effective management of Annual Budget expenditure and generating substantial
return by utilising available funding and cost effective local & national resource.
• A Guest Speaker at the Meat Training Council's Annual Conference 1998
• Active member of the Company Strategic Planning Team.
• Writing a key section of the Sweeney Award Application Portfolio, commended
by the Examiners.
• Devising and implementing The McKey Disaster Recovery & Contingency Plan,
subsequently incorporated into a European-wide Contingency Plan for the leading
customer.
• Chairman of a regional Human Resource Focus Group, a pioneering body linking
business, industry, education and Employment Services designed to bring a range
of benefits to the local economy.
• Member of the Consultative Board of The Meat Training Council, including
involvement in formulating the Level 4 NVQ in Meat Manufacture &
Management.
• Leading up the successful attainment of The British Safety Council's National
Safety Award between 1994 and 1999.
• Member of Leatherhead Benchmarking Club, a Food Industry Research &
Development body and a sub group completing a report on training levels within
the industry, used as a planning and research aid.
Self Employed shop owner (1992 – 1993)
Took an opportunity to run a local high street pet food supply shop with my wife.
Responsible for all aspects of running, marketing, stocking and financial
administration of a small business.
Trainline Group Plc - Business Administrator (1991 - 1991)
Following a decision to change career path and to retrain, this period was spent
learning varied aspects of Business administration, accounting, people development,
information and communication technology and managing resources, with a view to
developing an good all round business and commercial awareness to offer potential
organisations.
Swinton Group & General Accident Insurance (1979 - 1990)
Starting as a motor insurance clerk for a leading Insurance Company, General
Accident, underwriting and serving customers, the role in 1980 progressed into a
round the UK trouble shooter for GA branches as a member of their Mobile Support
Team. In 1984, the opportunity to broaden this motor insurance experience into a
more general personal insurance role was taken by joining a national high street
insurance broker (Swinton Group). From 1985, this general insurance experience was
used to gain promotion to a high street Branch Manager with total responsibility for
branch operating targets, local marketing, customer service and administration of
resources, finance and staff. The training and development of staff led to a realisation
5. that a more focused role in training and staff management would provide a better
career path to be demonstrating these emerging strengths and abilities.
Summary of Professional and Educational Qualifications
1977 - 7 "O" Levels including English & Maths
1979 - 4 "A" Levels including English and Economics
1981 - ACII Principles of Insurance - part of the industry's Chartered Exams
ACII Economics of Insurance - as above
1981 - 1990
Several in-house courses to develop managerial & personal skills
1992 - Business Administration NVQ
1993 - General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH)
1993 - Food Hygiene Certificate - Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
1994 - "Effective Policies & Procedures" Certificate
1995 - B12 Unit - Training Strategy Implementation - Part of NVQ Level 4
1996 - 1998
CLAIT 1 & IBT 2 IT skills Certificates, and also attendance on
various short Management courses in areas such as Presentation Skills,
Leading Meetings, Strategic Planning, Leadership & Interpersonal skills.
1997 - Post Graduate Certificate In Management - University of Lincs & Humbs
1998 - City & Guilds 730 Teaching Practice Certificate
1999 - Certificate in Facilitating Learning in Organisations, accredited by Oasis
Human Relations.
1999- Assessing Business Excellence Award - US Business Excellence Model.
2002- Accredited as Thomas International Personal Profile Analyser.
2002- University Of Hull Certificate in Facilitating Communities of Practice
2002- Learn Direct On-Line Tutor, accredited by National Tutor Service.
2005- Post Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
2006- NVQ Level 4 Business Consultant Qualification
2008 Post Graduate Certificate in Education.
2008- 2016
In house College Toolkits on a range of educational , professional and
personal development and CPD activities.
Personal Information
Marital Status : Married with 2 daughters
Nationality : British, lifelong resident
Driving Licence : Full since 1979, have own transport
Health : Good
Interests : Family life, reading, music of all
sorts, walking, current affairs, learning
References available on request
6. Summary
With over 30 years experience in industry and education, I have developed a
wide range of transferable skills that can be a great asset to organisations and
individuals both in business and in education, and particularly where the
effective partnership of both is a driving force for the management and
performance of people to deliver real, lasting business results and growth.
I have worked hard to ensure these skills can be backed up by a professional,
reliable, trustworthy and approachable manner to those I come into contact
with, with a common sense, practical outlook on situations, both operationally
and strategically. I am able to work effectively in a team based environment,
and have demonstrated my ability to work in pressurised, target-driven roles,
and where innovation, creativity and self initiative are essential to deliver
successful results.
Teaching Subjects:
Accredited
• ILM Leadership and Management Qualifications Levels 2 – 7
• IOSH Working Safely Qualification
• IOSH Managing Safely Qualification
• CIEH Level 2 & 3 Health & Safety related qualifications
• CMI Leadership and Management Qualifications
• ECITB Contractors Safety Passport (application approval in progress)
• University of Lincoln Foundation Degrees and BA Business Studies in
Business, Management and HRM related programmes.
Bespoke, non-accredited
• Managing Stress, Time and Workload Pressure
• Assertiveness and Confidence Building
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Appraisal and Performance Management
• Training, Coaching and Mentoring Skills
• Managing Transition from Team Member to Team Leader
• Managing Progression into First Line Management
• Leading Meetings
• Handling Difficult Conversations and Conflict Situations
• COSHH
• Manual Handling
• Accident Investigation
• Risk Assessment
• Setting up a small business
I have extensive experience in delivering any of the above in educational,
industry or office environments, devising tailored programmes for organisations
7. and individuals where required, supported by a flexible, real world approach to
bring positive, lasting impact to businesses and individuals.
