Bio

An experienced leader in the built environment arena with success in creating new policy frameworks and delivery of regeneration programmes and projects. Over 10 years acting as a Chief Planning Officer for Local Planning Authorities facilitating the delivery of private sector investment schemes. Delivered service delivery improvement through management of multi-disciplinary teams by effective programme management, resource management, performance management, and service reconfiguration. Outcome focused providing project constructive, challenging, dynamic and a solution based approach to delivery. Respected amongst partners due to high levels of personal and professional integrity. Experienced in providing: • Leadership, commissioning and delivery of customer focused services including shared services models; • Initiation, development and implementation of strategies and policy; • Development, management and delivery of the corporate agenda, priorities and reputation; • Strategic partnership and collaborative working within the public sector and between public and private sector. I believe I have the qualities and the experience to provide leadership and direction at a time of considerable challenge and opportunity in the context of the changing economic climate. Specialties: Chief Planning Officer for local authorities Strategic policy Development Management Commissioning of service delivery Project executive for major transport schemes