Allan Hodgson

Experience

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  British Army

  Nov 1997 - Nov 2023

  Senior logistics and supply chain manager for a large multi-faceted and fast-paced organisation, circa +150 personnel. Skilled communicator and leader of a high-achieving team of resources specialists, accountable for circa 5 million worth of equipment and resources. Logistical focal point, providing expert advice to the company director on policy and procedures, whilst giving practical assistance to junior staff on all aspects of supply chain management so to maintain operational effectiveness. Customer and stakeholder-focused, responsible for managing procurement and commercial links to ensure the organisation and its people are operationally deployable around the world at short readiness. Skilled logistic and supply competency demonstrated through support to a multitude of testing environments and successful external audits which were always completed on time and under budget. Show less Served as the principal advisor to the CEO, driving operational efficiency within subordinate organisations. Facilitated the management of +2700 personnel across 6 large, multi-disciplined subordinate units, each with distinct roles in specialist engineering for Air, Land, and Maritime components.Held the position of senior leader and programme manager for all underwater engineering and work diving operations within the organisation, ensuring health and safety, risk analysis, training, and development of +120 highly motivated personnel in subordinate teams.Acted as a lead coach and mentor to middle managers and graduates, setting the standard for the organization's values and principles. Pioneered a performance development program that optimized human performance through coaching, mentoring, and inspiring leadership techniques, resulting in improved workplace performance and higher productivity at no additional cost to the organisation.• Selected for a Late Entry Commission and promoted to Captain in the Royal Engineers. Show less Senior leader, manager, and consultant to the Company Director. Trusted project manager, responsible for the daily management of discipline, values and standards, equality and diversity, and healthcare and well-being of +140 highly motivated engineer specialists. Skilled in compliant health and safety management, conflict and crisis management, and champion of organisational values and standards. Refined communication skills with the knowledge, skills, and experience to coach and mentor junior staff and graduates alike. Influential change leader during a complex change initiative that involved both full and part-time employees, leading the change initiative at company level with no drop in organisation productivity or output. Operationally focused and held at readiness to deploy across the Globe at short notice. Show less

  • Echelon Commander

    Aug 2022 - Nov 2023

  • Warrant Officer Class One - Sergeant Major Instructor - Royal Engineers

    Jun 2020 - Jul 2022

  • Warrant Officer Class Two - Squadron Sergeant Major, Royal Engineers

    Aug 2018 - Jun 2020

  • Warrant Officer Class Two - Exchange Officer, Royal Australian Engineers

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Staff Sergeant Permanent Staff Instructor, 131 Commando Squadron, 24 Commando Regiment RE

    Feb 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Staff Sergeant Permanent Staff Instructor, 3 Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment, RE

    Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

  • Senior Military Diving Instructor, Defence Diving School, Royal Engineers

    Feb 2008 - Feb 2012

  • Soldier/Junior Non-Commissioned Officer

    Nov 1997 - Feb 2008
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  Australian Army

  Nov 2023 - now

  General Service Officer