1. Christopher Cartlidge
CMgr MCMI MInstLM GCGI Assoc.CIPD FdA HRM
Administration, Welfare & Financial Management Specialist
LinkedIn: Chris Cartlidge Email: christopher.cartlidge@hotmail.com Tel: 07825 881773 (m)
Professional Profile
Dynamic, highly-qualified Administration, Welfare & Financial Management Specialist with proven
business acumen and over 30 years’ experience of delivering highly efficient office management and
accounting services in a fast-paced, customer-focused organisation. Confident, organised and self-
motivated with high degree of initiative and integrity, coupled with the ability to maintain control over
multiple projects in parallel. A natural motivator with outstanding people management skills and a proven
record of having led successful teams to achieve challenging targets within strict deadlines. Highly
developed communication and negotiation skills, acquired by working with people from diverse
backgrounds and cultures at all levels.
Key Skills:
 Leadership & Performance Management
 Policy Development & Drafting
 Office & Database Administration
 Accounts & Financial Management
 Contract Management
 Budgetary Management (£1m+)
 Customer Service
 HR & Recruitment/Resource Management
 Meeting Facilitation/Chairperson
 Stakeholder Engagement/Partnership
 Business Strategy
 Health & Safety Procedures
 Training Coordination & Delivery
 Planning & Organising
 Communication & Negotiation
 Equality and Diversity Adviser & Trainer
Professional Affiliations:
CMgr/MCMI Chartered Manager of the Chartered Management Institute
MInstLM Member of the Institute of Leadership & Management
GCGI Graduate of the City & Guilds Institute, London
Assoc CIPD Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
Career History:
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Nov 2015 – 09 May 2016
Complaints Department (Team Leader). Processing, Investigating and meeting complainants to
provide a satisfactory resolution to their mental health service complaints.
Royal Air Force: 1985 – 2015
Accounts & Financial Manager Nov 2011 – Dec 2015
Leading a team of civilian administrators and responsible for managing 30+ Public and Service Funds
accounts valued up to £200,000, within large operational unit of 700+ personnel.
 Achieved consistently high internal/external audit passes for financial administration.
 Appointed as deputy to Senior Accounts Manager for 7 months and other periods of absence.
 Supported station businesses by providing key business advice to improve profit and cash flow.
 Submitted business plans to reduce resourcing requirements, resulting in cost savings of £35k pa.
 Produced and submitted monthly Public accounts, using SAGE systems.
 Processed and approved applications for welfare, equipment and sports grants up to £50,000.
 Project-managed recruitment phase to fill key posts, including job specification, funding for the
position, interview and selection and planned post-appointment training.
 Worked closely with HR team to resolve payroll issues for personnel.
 Managed and authorised expense claims and overseas allowances for personnel, including Red
Arrows Squadron, arranged foreign currency and checked all documentation on return.
 Led Equality & Diversity project, produced policy, trained personnel and investigated 8 cases.
 Re-wrote Trauma Risk Management policy and plans and incorporated into Station Disaster Plan.
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2. Career History (continued...)
Administration & Financial Manager Jan 2008 – Nov 2011
Led team of 3 office clerks and provided administrative support, advice and cashiering/accounting
facilities for busy Operations Wing serving 490+ personnel, at home and abroad.
 Chaired weekly manpower and resourcing meetings, negotiated and allocated duties within Wing.
 Complied detailed monthly Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports for Executive Team.
 Produced monthly accounts, cashed cheques, paid bills in local currency, organised hire cars and
accommodation to support over 320 personnel whilst training/working abroad.
 Worked closely with Estate Officer to assess projects and allocate building land to NATO sections,
civilian contractors and Afghan nationals, meeting strict requirements.
 Provided PA services to senior Executives, managed appointments, meetings and schedules.
 Managed key project to update computer system, organised and chaired planning meetings and
training in the use of the new system and programs.
 Built strong working relationship with external providers and liaised to resolve software/hardware
issues quickly, ensuring smooth transition from one system to the other.
Administration Manager May 2006 – Jan 2008
Appointed to manage project to set up and run new administration office for the first Typhoon Fighter
Squadron in the RAF, providing support for up to 350 operational personnel.
 Managed, trained and coached new team of 4 administrative assistants.
 Planned new office layout and equipment requirements.
 Produced office polices and procedures and liaised with colleagues across the organisation to obtain
up to date reference materials and publications.
 Coordinated compulsory training courses to ensure personnel maintained competency levels.
 Arranged accommodation, travel and documentation for personnel deployed overseas.
Earlier Appointments:
Statistics, Accounts & Administration Manager Apr 2002 – May 2006
Personnel Administration Team Leader Apr 2001 – Apr 2002
Accounts Team Leader Jan 1998 – Apr 2001
Budgets, Resourcing & Facilities Team Leader Aug 1996 – Jan 1998
PA to Executive (Policy & Plans) Sep 1995 – Aug 1996
Various Accounts & Administrative roles Dec 1985 – Sep 1995
Qualifications:
 Foundation Degree – Human Resource Management (Distinction) N. Staffordshire University
 Level 7 Executive Financial Management Bristol Management Centre
 Level 7 Executive Management in Business Operations Bristol Management Centre
 Level 7 Executive Management in Business Strategy & Marketing Bristol Management Centre
 Level 6 Graduateship in Leadership & Management City & Guilds
 Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership Chartered Management Inst.
 Level 4 Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLs) Capital Training NCFE
 Advanced Facilitation Skills CIPD
 Equality & Diversity Adviser and Trainer Defence Academy
 Trauma Risk Incident Management Practitioner/Leader RAF
 Post Crash Management Incident Officer (PCMIO) RAF
Additional Information:
 Full UK clean Driving Licence and UK Passport
 Voluntary Work: School Governor (April 2008 – present)
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