James Barton

Experience

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  Madgwicks Lawyers

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Law Clerk
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  British Army

  Apr 2014 - now

  Head of communications for the artillerys rapid-reaction regiment. Facilitated, planned and delivered the global communications plan for multiple UK and overseas rapid reaction exercises, as part of 16 Air Assault Brigade and the Combined Joint Expeditionary Force. Military lead for the execution of the £1.2bn Defence Recruitment Partnership Programme across London, leading a 35-person diverse team delivering a data driven recruitment strategy. Operating within a delicate and demanding military corporate contract, requiring continual management and tact. Head of a multi-disciplined team within the rapid-reaction element of the British Army, held at 48-hours notice to effect, globally to deliver artillery and integrated effects, under pressure within constrained timelines. Managed 100 personnel held at very high readiness, ensuring that they were trained, aligned and rotated against a multitude of competing operations, whilst simultaneously identifying and controlling risk. Uncrewed aircraft specialist delivering intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance planning and execution within the British Army’s premier rapid-reaction brigade. Change manager enhancing operational effectiveness of the intelligence collection and analysis cell, informing future planning and implementation for senior commanders. Premier British Army artillery unit, providing support to numerous worldwide commitments as part of UK global strategy. Leading the management and development of 60+ personnel with varying degrees of experience and expertise and ensured their welfare, careers, personal and professional development was overseen diligently.

  • Regimental Communications Officer

    Aug 2023 - now

  • Regional Recruiting Lead, Recruiting Operations London

    Mar 2020 - Aug 2023

  • Fire Support Team Commander

    Aug 2018 - Mar 2020

  • Department Second in Command and Executive Officer

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2018

  • Troop Commander

    Apr 2014 - Aug 2016
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  Skanska

  May 2024 - now

  Project Delivery Manager

  Delivery of project and programmes within the award winning Anglian Water @One Alliance. Retaining responsibility for the development of solutions whilst overseeing the overall delivery of projects throughout its full life cycle. Making sure delivery is achieved with a focus on safety, time, budget and in-line with quality, environmental, customer requirements and comply with Alliance Governance and processes.