Stephen Smyth, MBA,CMgr,FCMI

Experience

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  Royal Navy

  Sept 1985 - Dec 2003

  Submarine Coxswain

   Whole Ship coordinator – managing the daily tasks of up to 150 personnel in all departments of a nuclear submarine. Prepared detailed staff reports and feedback on the success of team exercises. Managed and controlled access to many nationally and internationally sensitive documents. Office Manager in 6 separate offices with up to 18 staff directly reporting to me. Responsible for the conduct and discipline of 150 people including their adherence to both Naval and Civil law. Routinely required to investigate offences by individuals some resulting in the bringing of charges. Exercise budget control in excess of £1,500,000. Production and updating of training documentation and training aids including recording of training statistics.  Coordinated policy and committee meetings including agendas and production of minutes. Identified the training requirements of up to 30 recruits during initial Royal Naval Reserve training periods. Provided education support to Service personnel including the booking and invigilation of examinations and recording of necessary details, booking of university courses and resettlement training for personnel leaving the services.  Responsible for training of Officers in personnel management and Dived Submarine Ship Control Officer of the Watch Duties. Conducted training and assessment in all aspects of submarine basic knowledge, extensive submarine knowledge for Ship Control Officer of the Watches and Officer of the Days, Submarine Escape and Rescue. Coordinated ceremonial events and VIP visits both nationally and internationally. Project managed the manpower and training aspects for many events including the commissioning of a nuclear submarine, global submarine deployments including war patrols and disaster relief operations including flooding, foot and mouth and fireman’s strike. Show less

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  C Spencer Ltd

  Sept 2005 - Mar 2007

  Workforce Development Manager

   Manpower coordination of up to 200 workers nationwide – responsible for the direct placement of workers throughout the country according to company requirements, skill sets held and availability, locality / ability to travel and associated logistics. Human Resource Management, direct recruitment of both permanent, temporary staff and labour, including interview and selection, contract documentation, joining information and personal documentation and ascertaining legal right to work in the UK. Coordination, consultation and recording of redundancy procedures. Extensive knowledge of the Construction Industry Working Rule Agreement. Conducted full discipline and grievance procedures including investigation, chairing of disciplinary processes, giving advice to senior members of staff on processes and legal requirements, production and synopsis of disciplinary processes. Completion of training documentation including the recording of courses and training events undertaken; review the requirements of courses prior to their expiry,coordination and booking of renewal training.  Recruitment and integration of a diverse workforce predominantly from Eastern Europe, whilst ensuring that discrimination was not given to UK workers of similar skill sets.  Home Office Registration Scheme and assisting in obtaining of National Insurance Numbers, bank accounts and sourcing accommodation for non UK workers. Customer service skills including client meetings, negotiations and liaison between employees and clients. Coordination of on Site Security on a national basis including recruitment and selection, roster management, induction training, conducted investigations of incidents, liaison with local Police Authorities. Coordination and chair of Employees Representation Forum . Assisted with the negotiation of preferred supplier agreements for the provision of temporary labour on a national basis. Show less

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  CLRN (NHS York)

  Mar 2007 - Jan 2009

  Information Manager

  As the CLRN Information Manager I was the information specialist lead for the CLRN. The purpose of the role was to ensure the high-quality collection, analysis and reporting of key CLRN information, including CLRN activity and performance data. With responsibility for introducing, adapting and improving systems to input, store, analyse and disseminate information used by the CLRN, and for supporting the use of the systems and information throughout the network. The postholder contributes to the development of national research databases, in particular the UKCRN Portfolio Database, and ensured that these databases are used fully and effectively in the CLRN. The role involved the development and management of small-scale local databases, provision of local user support and systems, and data quality assurance. I provided information that helped guide management decisions surrounding clinical research in 9 member organisations. Show less

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  University of Hull

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2015

  Project Manager

  I Project Manage a multidisciplinary team focusing on innovation within Humber Obesity, Nutrition Education and Innovation (HONEI) is a unique translational research platform focusing on food and its relationship to health and disease, addressing health matters through nutrition while servicing the needs of industry.HONEI applies a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses biochemists, chemists, dietitians, nurses, psychologists, sports scientists and clinicians.HONEI aligns cutting edge research from bench to bedside with the commercial needs of the food, nutraceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing sectors. From the assessment of functional foods and supplements in the laboratory through to gold-standard clinical trials, we perform ground-breaking research to support the commercial needs and objectives of our clients. Show less

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  East Riding College

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2015

  Consultancy - Flexible Working in Higher Education - Will it work?

  Flexible working in the Higher Education Sector, evaluation of viability and proposals for implementation. Ensuring that HR practices support the future strategic aspirations of the College whilst aligning to best practice and legal requirements.

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  Cofely Fabricom GDF Suez

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2014

  Quality Assurance Processes Review

  Review of the Quality Assurance Processes within Cofely Fabricom GDF Suez, identification of areas where additional value can be gained through lean structuring, process redesign and staff empowerment.

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  The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Patient Services Manager

  Hospital Operations Manager with responsibility for Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Endoscopy services across 3 hospital sites.

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  Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

  Jul 2016 - now

  • Senior General Manager

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Director of Operations

    Sept 2023 - Dec 2024

  • Deputy Director of Operations

    May 2021 - Sept 2023

  • Divisional General Manager

    Jul 2016 - Nov 2021