Steve Griffiths FIoL

Experience

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Jan 1985 - Jan 2003

  Senior Officer

  Wide and varied career culminated with 3 years service in Whitehall managing within the Directorate of Capability Resources and Scrutiny responsible for briefing Military Chiefs, Ministers and Prime Minister on various aspects of military operations, equipment allocation, co-ordination, logistics, Joint military policies and procedures.Served within Headquarters Strike Command and implemented and co-ordinated all aspects of Ground Based Air Defence within single service and Joint service environments.Served as RAF Exchange Officer to Headquarters of Army Ground Based Air Defence structure. Responsible for all aspects of RAF and Army Joint Command, Control and Communications procedures.Trained Ab initio recruits joining the RAF, and converted civilians into skilled RAF military personnel.Ground Based Air Defence Missile Systems specialist Show less

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  BHG LLP

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2013

  Operations Director

  As a senior member of the management team, I directed all company operations while devising and executing strategic plans and long-term strategies to enhance business potential and minimise risk. In this role, I led marketing, policy and procedure development and adherence, employee training, and performance management. Other accountabilities included controlling business-wide capital expenditure, managing profit and loss, and establishing budgets. Additionally, I served as a market leader to private and public sector organisations for provision of business strategy, executive development services, and marketing. Show less

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  Royal Mail

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Senior Manager

  During this timeframe, I was instrumental to Royal Mail operations. As Senior Operations Manager, I directed deliveries, business and financial planning, KPI fulfillment, auditing, and fleet management. I was tasked with developing and monitoring daily budgets to ensure ongoing alignment with targets. I also offered comprehensive team leadership to facilitate the achievement of Universal Service Obligations.

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  Oxford Policy Management

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

  Head of International Frameworks, Project Services and Project Support Unit

  I played a primary role in running the International Frameworks and Project Services operations. Charged with overseeing framework contracts with multiple international donors, including DFID, FCO, EU, EIB, EBRD, MCC, and USAID. Major duties included leading rapid expertise mobilisation for short- to medium-term global development projects, offering analytical and practical support across the policy cycle, financial proposals, donor negotiations, and championing other business development initiatives. By establishing and fostering strong relationships with senior international specialists, development partner representatives, and high-level government officials, I enabled consistent communication at all levels to achieve optimal results. Show less

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  Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises

  Feb 2020 - now

  Aviation Logistics Manager

  The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises (RAFCTE) is best known for staging the world's largest military airshow - The Royal International Air Tattoo - each year at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. By enabling the highest standards of quality and safety in the services it provides to its stakeholders at all times, responsibilities include ownership of all Air Operations infrastructure projects whilst developing air-mindedness awareness through ensuring skills and knowledge of aviation related issues. The role contributes to defence diplomacy by promoting the international reputation of the RAF and military arms whilst also providing support with the delivery of the RAF’s Engagement Strategy. Show less