Neil Sinclair is an experienced facilities manager and Royal Navy manager seeking a new challenging position. He has over 30 years experience leading teams in the military and commercial sectors. His skills include transformational leadership, project management, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Recently he oversaw maintenance at a military vehicle facility, enhancing performance and quality assurance. He holds several management qualifications and security clearance, and has a record of success managing complex projects, personnel, and operations.

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Neil Sinclair
Field View, Wellington Road, Telford, Shropshire TF2 8AB
Mobile: 07702 255233
ncsinclair@hotmail.com
Profile
A highly professional and motivated individual, applying first-rate transformational leadership and
managerial skills and the ability to work collaboratively in military and commercial environments,
both within a team and as a single contributor. Possesses proven operational, information and
project management skills, takes ownership of a multitude of tasks and works effectively under
pressure to tight timelines to ensure timely completion of tasks and enhance performance. Proven
ability to implement change to develop business policies and processes and engage with
stakeholders to deliver improved efficiency. Now seeking a challenging position to apply integrity,
ambition and zeal to full effect.
Key Skills
Career History
SSE FACILITIES MANAGER 2015 – Sep 2016
 Oversaw timely delivery of planned preventative maintenance for building mechanical and
electrical services in a large military vehicle refit centre, galvanising processes to enhance
standards and accountability
 Enhanced motivation and performance of mixed technical teams, setting clear goals and
targets, providing additional coaching and mentoring as required to foster engagement and
standards of performance
 Organised maintenance schedule, prioritising works to maintain the production momentum of
the facility, ensuring production teams could respond nimbly and capably to fast notice issues
 Set up new and enhanced quality assurance and risk management processes, ensuring
compliance to rigorous Health and Safety standards and conducting regular audits and checks
 Liaised constructively with various departments to prioritise maintenance tasks and deconflict
resources and personnel, building constructive and amicable relations
 Devised and delivered detailed written and verbal reports for management team, enabling
them to have a clear and accurate view of workflow and emergent priorities
Royal Navy MIDDLE MANAGER/CHIEF PETTY OFFICER 1983 – 2015
Diverse management/leadership roles demonstrating adaptability, integrity, flexibility and acumen.
Department Manager, Above Water Warfare Department 2012 – 2015
 Oversaw efficient implementation of Information Management procedures, policies,
governance and legislative requirements into key Royal Navy vessel as directed by
Headquarters. Reviewed strategic solutions, providing training, consultation and support to
improve effectiveness and efficiency and achieve the IM maturity level required
 Managed safe custody of highly sensitive material, documentation and magnetic media, its
storage, distribution and destruction in accordance with government security policies
 Compiled annual written appraisals for colleagues and professional observations for up to 40
staff members to senior management enabling career development and promotion
 Leadership/Management  Planning and coordination  Operations management
 Influencing/negotiation  Presentation and briefing  IT administration/management
 Constructive change  Analysing/problem solving  Project management
 Communication  Decision making  Appraising and motivating
 Relationship builder  Assurance management  Coaching and mentoring

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Operations Room Manager, HMS Richmond 2010 – 2012
 Team Leader writing clear, accurate acceptance and requirement documentation for
equipment tests and assessments. Improved administrative delivery of support and training on
new systems and gave constructive, well informed feedback to enhance performance
 Administered all training documentation databases including transfer to new Tri Service
electronic personnel administration system for Operations Department ensuring records were
kept up to date and ensuring all targets met in an accurate and timely manner
 Advised on careers and wrote promotional reports for team members of all levels. Offered
welfare support, advice and assistance including bereavement, relationship breakdown and
financial issues showing sensitivity and a non-judgemental approach. Represented ably in
promotional and disciplinary procedures, advocating with external organisations
 Coached all levels of personnel to complete roles outside their specialist skill set to provide
assurance for the protection of a major asset meeting the strategic aims of the organisation
 Vice President of accommodation and social facility, chairing meetings, reporting issues to the
executive, ensuring smooth day to day running and a welcoming environment for members
 Selected to lead port visits team, managing and planning all aspects of ships high profile visit
to Singapore, liaising with ship’s management team and numerous outside agencies to ensure
smooth running, culminating in hosting of UK and International 4* VIP cocktail party during
Defence sales event attended by Second sea lord
Operations Manager, HMS Ark Royal 2009 – 2010
 Managed Warship's £20 million pound upgrade of communications and IT infrastructure.
Managed 40 personnel, planning and implementing training development programs to meet
operational capability within time and budget
 Awarded Captains Efficiency award for exceptional performance, demonstrating drive and
diligence balancing a number of complex project management tasks to contribute to the
successful refurbishment and modernisation of the vessel
 Deputised in the absence of Senior Executive, ensuring efficient day to day routines, safety
and welfare of all personnel and correct conduct of ceremonial duties on multi-million pound
vessel. Led teams to respond calmly and professionally to emergencies including fire fighting,
flooding and security infringements
Education and Qualifications
 APMP (2015)
 Registered Prince 2 (Foundation) (2014)
 CMI NVQ Level 7 in Management (2013)
 BTEC Level 5 Diploma in Strategic Management (2013)
 City & Guilds Membership Leadership and Management (MCGI)(2013)
 O Level Maths, English (Literature/Language), Geography, French, German
 Holder of MOD Security Clearance (DV - Expiry date: 2023)
 Records Management course (2013) Information Managers course (2012)
 Trauma Management Practitioner and team Leader (2010)
 CMI Level 6 Award in Management and Leadership (2010)
 Defence Instructional Techniques course (2005)
Additional Information
 Full clean driving licence 22+ Years
 Excellent health, non-smoker
Leisure Interests
 Rugby, golf, athletics and family activities, travel and History, supporting local sea cadet unit