Staff Profile

Roles and Responsibilities

My role is to manage and co-ordinate all facilities and health and safety activity in Newcastle University Business School and Frederick Douglass Centre providing an exceptional service which is efficient and customer focused. On a daily basis I am responsible for leading and co-ordinating resources to ensure both buildings operate effectively. I work with Faculty and Estates to implement improvements to staff and students areas within the building.

Previous Roles

I was previously part of the Senior Management team at Northumbria Police where I was responsible for leading and managing number of high profile projects which led to savings and efficiencies. I was also the area command lead for an extension to the existing custody suite provision which led to improved facilities. I also worked closely with HQ to conduct a process review of the property systems which led to the implementation of a new more efficient system. I was also responsible for the leadership and development of a team of police staff over two Area Commands and outlying sector stations. I was PDR champion for the area commands and under my leadership and direction PDR completion rates were very successful. I have substantial knowledge of HR policies and procedures obtained via my CIPD and work related experience .In particular I have successfully led and managed grievances, disciplines and recruitment initiatives. I have led under performing teams and improved KPI turning team performance around to ensure effective delivery of objectives.

Memberships

Assoc CIPD

Qualifications

BA Honours English

Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management

NNEB

IOSH Managing Safely