Expert Details
International Affairs and Security Policy
ID: 737675
Kenya
SKILLS:
Change management: proficient in the design and delivery of new organisational structures, creation of governance models and evaluation of capacity and skills.
Leadership: sixteen years experience of leading and inspiring teams and supporting the professional development of individuals.
Policy development: substantial experience in the development of effective policies and strategies across a range of complex international security and legislative issues. Confident at engaging across the public and private sector to deliver results.
Crisis management: able to manage rapidly shifting strategic priorities in a high pressure, high profile operational environment.
International relations: represented UK interests in multilateral and bilateral international fora. Adept at complex international negotiations and developing strategic relationships.
Written, Oral and Strategic Communication: proficient in the development of written communications for Ministers, the media and public communication campaigns. Clear understanding of how to use communication activity to design, develop and deliver policy goals.
Building relationships: adept at building relationships with colleagues and partners to further the delivery of objectives.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2003 | Degree: BA Hons | Subject: Political Science | Institution: University of Leeds |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Management Change Consultant, Defence and Security | Department: Defence and Security/Change Management |
Responsibilities:● Support the delivery of a complex digital transformation programme (ERP software) for a National Security Client through acting in a Chief of Staff role. Work in partnership with the client to implement effective governance structures and build a supportive and efficient senior leadership team.● Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Well-Being for Defence and Security. ● Aligned to the ‘Change Capability’ and experienced in supporting complex change programmes and bids including business development to new overseas markets. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2019 to 2020 | Employer: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Title: Secondment to the Artificial Intelligence Council | Department: Office for AI |
Responsibilities:● Maintained strategic oversight of the AI Council’s role, priorities and activity to deliver on the Government’s broader aims for the adoption of AI across society.● Covid-19 Crisis Response: highlighted the needs of the tech sector in the immediate aftermath of Covid-19; explored how the AI ecosystem could support the immediate crisis response; advised on requirements for access to finance for start-ups affected by Covid-19; advised on the role of AI and data technologies and the broader ecosystem in the post-crisis recovery; ● Articulated how DCMS could build on the lessons learnt around remote-working during Covid-19 and could modify its operations to ensure remote working could be mainstreamed. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2016 to 2019 | Employer: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport | Title: Head of EU and International Cyber Security Policy | Department: Cyber Security Directorate |
Responsibilities:● Designed, developed and delivered the DCMS Cyber International Engagement Strategy.● UK Management Board member of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security. ● Vice Chair of the OECD working group on Security and Privacy Issues ● Chair of the G5 InfoSec Working Group. ● Represented UK interests in EU negotiations and with the UN International Telecommunication Union. ● Developed the UK’s cyber security Brexit negotiating position and strategy. ● Oversight of the implementation of the Network and Security Directive. ● Developed policy positions in relation to Cyber issues across the G7, G20 and high-level international visits. ● Designed UK input into World Economic Forum cyber projects. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2016 | Employer: Government Digital Service | Title: Head of Secretariat, International and Parliamentary Unit | Department: Office of the CEO |
Responsibilities:● Leadership of the Cross-Government Data, Digital and Technology Leaders Networks and subsidiary boards, the GDS Executive Management Board and the GDS Advisory Boards.● Oversight of the governance of projects and programmes worth £450 million within GDS and £1 billion across government. ● Established a new digital advisory board, recruiting respected experts from the sector. ● Leadership of the Parliamentary Unit ensuring GDS compliance with all Parliamentary correspondence and associated activity. ● Designed, delivered and recruited for an International and Departmental Engagement function. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2014 to 2015 | Employer: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) | Title: Head of the Global Communications Network | Department: Communications Directorate |
Responsibilities:● Restructured the global community of nearly 700 communications professionals across the FCO overseas network to create an effective operating model thus improving the performance and delivery of the communication network.● Supported the communication network by offering strategic communications advice, support and training opportunities. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2014 | Employer: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) | Title: Head of Strategic Communications for the Middle East and North Africa | Department: Middle East and North Africa Directorate |
Responsibilities:● Designed creative communications campaigns and activity in support of policy objectives.● Ensured the Middle East and North Africa overseas regional communications network delivered communications activity in support of FCO strategic objectives. ● Led the development and delivery of strategic communications activity in support of the UK’s policy on Syria. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2010 to 2012 | Employer: Home Office | Title: Head of Monitoring and Coordination Team | Department: Office for Security and Counter Terrorism |
Responsibilities:● Provided advice and messaging on emerging Counter Terrorism issues and events to partners, Government Departments and Ministerial Committees.● Led on knowledge of and engagement with BME media. ● Project managed counter-ideological communication campaigns and managed the RICU media monitoring and evaluation service output and contract. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2008 to 2010 | Employer: Home Office | Title: Senior Communications Advisor | Department: Border Force |
Responsibilities:● Identified and designed content for media articles and interviews to increase public awareness of key operational success stories.● Internal Communications including production of newsletters and roadshows. ● Drafted and delivered the Stakeholder Engagement plan for the Head of the Border Force. ● Acting Private Secretary in the Private Office for the Minister of State for Immigration. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Employer: Health and Safety Executive | Title: Policy and Delivery Manager (Graduate Training Programme) | Department: Business Engagement |
Responsibilities:● Secretariat for the Small Business Trade Association Forum.● Ensured small business needs were incorporated into policy development. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2006 to 2020 | Agency: Various | Role: Various | Description: Have worked in a range of UK Government Departments since joining on a graduate scheme in 2006. The detail is included in work experience. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Advance |
| French | Beginner |
| Swahili | Beginner |
Fields of Expertise
360 degree feedback, accident investigation, border security, computer network security, artificial intelligence, British standard, change management, business development, communication, crisis communication, communication skill, digital communication, international affairs, Government Affairs and Public Policy Manager, policy, public policy, counter-terrorism