Greater Leicester Area
A dependable and reliable historian, company director and team worker. Demonstrable leadership flair and an ability to weld a team together enables this manager to keep staff, contractors and volunteers on board whilst working towards a single objective. Exhibiting financial awareness, an ability to manage budgets and fundraise, this highly effective communicator has experience of marketing, networking and handling both media and social media. With a background in business, politics and historical research, this charismatic individual displays remarkable flexibility and dedication. Skills and Knowledge Extensive Historical Knowledge : Team Building and Leadership : Staff Management : Fundraising : Budget Management : Marketing : Social Media Management : Media Communications : Strategy Development and Delivery : International Political Knowledge and Contacts : Socialising & Networking :
The job of the Police and Crime Commissioner is to ensure the policing needs of their communities are met as effectively as possible, bringing communities closer to the police, building confidence in the system and restoring trust. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) give the public a voice at the highest level, and give the public the ability to ensure their police are accountable
An author and consultant with over 25 years’ experience who provides high quality historical consultancy, team management and project management to publishers, TV and movie producers, educational establishments and various businesses around the globe: • Historical consultant to Hollywood producer Timur Bekmambetov on the 2016 movie “Ben Hur” ensuring accuracy of costume, props and behaviour; • Ensured historical accuracy of costumes and props for a variety of TV costume dramas and documentaries; • On screen historical expert on BBC’s Bargain Hunt, giving lively and informed content to camera as required, similar work completed on news and documentary programmes for Ruggie Media, L!VE Tv and other companies; • Author of over 170 books for adults and children, published in 18 languages in over 60 countries; • Writer of national and international newspaper and magazine columns, and of regular features; • Lecturer & after-dinner speaker across the UK [current agent: Champions Speakers].
Co-founded this publishing business and built it up on behalf of a consortium of investors to gain an international reputation: • Budgetted the initial funding and selected company directors; • Recruited a dedicated team of freelancers, contractors and service providers; • Conceived and delivered initial five year publishing strategy; • Worked with fellow directors to develop a rolling five year strategy for the business; • Has occupied a non-executive position since 2017.
Played a key role in ensuring effective legislative processes and democratic accountability: • Member of the Industry, Research and Energy Committee [ITRE]. Steered legislation through the Parliament, successfully negotiated to gain the support of other MEPs from different political parties and member states to achieve agreed objectives; • Member of the Culture and Education Committee [CULT]. Achieved joint positions among disparate political groups to tackle legislative proposals from the EU Commission; • Led teams of diplomats and legislators to raise new subjects and proposals within the EU Parliament.; • Represented businesses, organisations and individuals from the East Midlands to the EU institutions, achieving positive outcomes and resolving problems; • Successfully handled relations between MEPs and UK Government ministers and the Westminster Parliament; • Represented the Conservative Party on regional TV, radio and print media; • Regularly interacted with lobbyists and business representatives in Brussels; • Made frequent visits to businesses, charities, youth groups across the region; • Lead a team of employees both in Brussels and in the East Midlands including full time staff, part time staff, contractors and volunteers.
For the final month of the EU Referendum Campaign I transferred from Better Off Out to Grassroots Out to act as National Nominating Officer. My tasks included: * Ensuring that our volunteers were properly registered to attend Counts across the country. * Liaising with MPs over GOTV activities * Supplying up to date information to those appearing on media on Polling Day itself * Making assessments of the campaign as it unfolded. I correctly called it as a "Leave Win" at 2pm on polling day and called the margin of victory correctly at 11pm.