PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A dynamic, committed and highly regarded international security manager with a wealth of transferable skills across threat assessment, risk management and counter terrorism gained domestically and in hostile environments over the course of an exemplary 9 year military career. Articulate and proactive, utilising outstanding communication and negotiation skills to build positive and lasting relationships at all levels of an organisation. Possesses a logical and analytical approach to solving complex problems and managing change, identifying and implementing key process improvements to maximise efficiency and achieve all security objectives.
Key skills:
Security Management; Crisis management; Counter terrorism; Risk management
Intelligence Threat Assessment; Decision Making; Team Player
Security Operations; International relations; Strategic planning; Resource Management
CAREER SUMMARY
Commissioned Officer, Royal Air Force Police
HM Forces
2007 to date.
Principal Security & Counter Intelligence Advisor / Regional Provost Marshal
No 83 Air Expeditionary Group – Qatar, Iraq, Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait
2015
Principle Advisor to the 1* Chief Executive Officer in charge of all UK Military Air Operations in the Middle East, and his area of responsibility of 1000+ personnel over 7 countries. Sole Commissioned Officer in charge of security, counter intelligence, risk management and specialist police advice in the Middle East.
• Improved operational efficiencies in resource by critically evaluating and then achieving a UK Permanent Joint Headquarters endorsed reorganisation of the Police and Security establishment.
• Reinvigorated specialist Counter Intelligence capabilities to meet operational intelligence requirements.
• Mitigated the risk to a harmonious international bi-lateral relationship with the UK by adroitly supervising the handling and transfer of a diplomatically sensitive policing investigation to specialist units.
Principal Security Advisor / Senior Manager
Police & Security Flight, RAF Wittering
2014-2015
Sole Commissioned Officer in charge of a multi-skilled security team of 51 personnel, and focal point for all security, risk management, specialist police advice and external police and intelligence agencies providing effective and practical expertise covering the full spectrum of security and policing for the RAF Logistics Force Commander and Operating Hub comprising 2000 personnel and assets exceeding £60 million.
• Full responsibility for a multi capability security plan in support of the filming of a major motion picture; mitigating threats to all personnel, assets and information, including personal protection to the lead actor and security surrounding the principal asset, an Airbus A400M.
• Development of international relationships and engagement with Brazilian Air Force Infantry as the security specialist of a UK military training team.
• Demonstrated strong collaboration with Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit (previously Special Branch) and Home Department Police Force ensuring effective information sharing across multi-agencies at all times.
• Improved personnel capability by implementing security and core policing education schemes for 2000 multi-disciplined staff.
Staff Officer, Planning
Force Protection / Police Headquarters, RAF Honington
2013-2014
Strategic planning role, developing and delivering both current and future plans and deliverables in support of all force protection operations. Responsible for developing training initiatives in line with future Force Protection Contingency Operations. Advising on and deploying wide knowledge of risk, change and performance management; spearheading RAF Police force wide establishment change to meet Strategic Direction.
• Ensured future operational efficiencies by assisting in the development of RAF Police Future Force 2020 structure plan meeting both Defence Strategic Direction and all internal objectives.
• Developed operational effectiveness by being selected as Subject Action Manager, providing specialist expertise for Police and Security Defence Lessons for assessment by Defence Military Judgement Panel.
• Subject Matter Expert for Risk and Performance Management composition, assessment and submission.
Security Operations / Information / Psychological Operations
No 7 RAF Force Protection Wing, RAF Coningsby
2012-2013
Sole responsibility as police and security operations expert on a deployable Force Protection headquarters. Delivering security and operational policing advice to domestic, operational and coalition senior staff, ensuring compliance with military security policy.
• Successful 7 month deployment to Afghanistan in a multi-faceted role as Force Protection Operations Officer, Battle Captain, Information Operations Officer and Media and Communications Officer within a 795 square kilometre battle space encompassing Camp Bastion
• Mitigated multi-level threats through the provision of command to 450 multi-nation Coalition Force personnel as Senior Battle Captain in an international operations room.
• Improved operational efficiencies and security practices by leading an international contingency planning group, delivering complex briefs to the US Marine Corp Senior Command / Chief Executive Officer in Afghanistan.
Principal Security Advisor / Senior Manager
Police and Security Flight, RAF Lyneham
2010-2012
Sole Commissioned Officer in charge of a multi-skilled security team of 50 personnel, and focal point for all security, risk management and specialist police advice, providing effective and practical expertise covering the full spectrum of security and policing for the RAF C130 Hercules Force Commander and Operating Hub comprising 3000 personnel and assets exceeding £2.5 billion.
• Developed capability by providing security planning assistance in support of London 2012 Olympics
• Reduced costs by completing a manpower and capability review, resulting in the reduction of 12 posts within loss of capability or negative impact on the team; achieving total cost savings of £250K per year
• Improved personnel capability by implementing security and core policing education schemes for 3000 multi-disciplined staff.
Flight Commander / Operations Manager
Force Protection / Police Headquarters, RAF Henlow
2008-2010
Sole Commissioned Officer in charge of a high readiness team of 25 personnel, employable on operations across the globe, providing all police and security support across all aspects of enduring and contingency conflict including establishment security, air transport security, close protection, communications security and specialist policing.
• Successful 7-month tour in Afghanistan as Principle Security Operations Officer at Camp Bastion, leading a team of 40 multi-skilled security personnel on internal and external Force Protection operations in a hostile environment.
• Named in New Years Honours List 2010 for leading a team deployed to Spain to secure and establish an air and sea port for security screening and transportation of 900 military and 2500 civilians during Icelandic ash cloud incident.
• Completing over 15 successful high security logistical support missions globally.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING
(2016) The Security Institute: Diploma in Security Management (BTEC Level 5) – desired future study
(2016) ASIS CPP – current study complete end of May 2016
(2016) IOSH Managing Safely – complete April 2016
2014 Surveillance Practitioner, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act
2012/13 National Information and Psychological Operations Practitioner
2012/13 Defence Media and Communication Practitioner
2010 Computer Security Manager / Investigator (Level 1)
2008 National Investigations Model (PEACE) training
2008 National Investigative Interviewing Techniques training
2008 Royal Air Force Police Officer and Security higher level training
2007 Royal Air Force Officer Training, Royal College Cranwell
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2008
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
Institute of Leadership and Management
KEY IT SKILLS
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), email and internet applications
Security clearance: Enhanced / Develop Vetted (Apr-2022)
INTERESTS:
Crossfit, obstacle races, outdoor pursuits, live music, shows, travel, baking, reading.
