Jack (Gary) Lawrence

Experience

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  FILM & TV

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1996

  ART DEPARTMENT - Various film & television studios and theatres

  Art Director/Design Assistant/Model Maker/Scenic Artist Contract freelance employment required:• Excellent organisational skills and a self-motivated, methodical approach to work • Ability to remain flexible but focused to deal with difficult situations and problem resolution• Ability to work to strict deadlines• Working with new and differing teams and individuals on a regular basis in a wide range of professional environments

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  The Production Design Company

  Jan 1996 - Jan 1997

  Art Director

  Client liaison to agree project specifications and contracts. I provided costings and estimates, and oversaw projects through to completion.

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  COVER SHOTS INTERNATIONAL

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Accounts Supervisor

  Managed a large accounts department, producing monthly reports and ensuring all payments processed appropriately. I organised and implemented improved standards of customer service techniques as part of responsibility for staff training and recruitment.

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  NIKON UK LIMITED

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Sales Administrator

  Led on customer focus and liaison, provided administrative support and worked with suppliers.

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  KINGSTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

  May 2001 - Aug 2001

  Administration Officer

  Maintained and updated lease and safety certificates for over 430 properties and responded to queries from landlords and tenants both verbally and in writing. I acted as liaison between tenants and landlords in issues of dispute and interviewed and appraised tenants.

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  Film, Television & Radio

  Aug 2001 - Dec 2006

  EQUITY: Organising Assistant

  Role required ability to communicate complex issues clearly and succinctly to members, employers and key organisations and an ability to diffuse difficult situations when necessary, such as disagreements between members and employers or the union itself. I managed ongoing cases that required constant liaison and negotiation with parties involved as well as researched, produced and distributed information to members.

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  Land Securities

  Dec 2006 - Jun 2012

  Community Investment and Liaison Officer

  • Devised and implemented highly successful Community Liaison strategies for over 20 central London development projects, leading at Group level and absorbed Community Liaison Manager responsibilities on her redundancy in March 2010• First point of contact for all external enquires relating to London Portfolio activies and development schemes, regular correspondents included Local Authorities, Councillors, local residents, amenities societies and businesses• Organised and chaired regular public meetings for local communities around development sites• Created relationships with local schools, colleges and Universities, organising opportunities for work placements and other educational engagment activities.• Promoted London Portfolio Corporate Social Responsibility priorities and represented at Group level• Managed and delivered London Portfolio Charitable giving and donations programme, expanding existing charitable relationships and identifying sponsorship/donation opportunities• Developed and championed the volunteering, mentoring and pro-bono programme for London staff • Assisted with the organisation and execution of public exhibitions, presentations and consultation events relating to planning application submissions at both pre- and post- stages• Represented Land Securities on a variety of panels included BIDS and the Westminster Young Enterprise Awards and at external events• Produced engaging marketing and public materials, contributed to external reports and created web-site content Show less

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  Crossrail

  Nov 2012 - Feb 2013

  Community Relations Officer

  • Managed the relationships between Crossrail and stakeholders affected by construction at Whitechapel Station and the surrounding area• Assisted in the development and implementation of communications strategies• Oversaw the work of the contractors Community Liaison staff, ensuring engagement policies were implemented correctly• Managed the production of information for public distribution, including for the Crossrail website • Implemented community investment activities

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  Taylor Woodrow

  Feb 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Owned the stakeholder, consents and compliance management plans. Updating regularly and ensuring compliance. Manage project compliance of the Undertakings and Assurances granted under the Crossrail Art. • Lead on relationship building and partnership working with local authorities and stakeholders. Manage the Highways and Traffic consent and permissions procedures. Oversee issues relating to public realm, including participation in the planning of traffic and pedestrian management measures.• Managed and reported on the CR Programme, developing relationships with local charities, seeking out volunteering opportunities and organising events, and overseeing charitable donations.• Managed project communications and media enquires. In partnership with London Underground, producing content for project and JV partner websites as well as articles for trade magazines and journals. Organised and hosted site visits and events.• Administrated planning consents under both the Crossrail Act and the Town and Country Planning Act with responsibility for submission of amendment requests and discharge of conditions, such as submission of materials samples and ‘bringing into use’ requests.• Participated in Taylor Woodrow bid submissions leading on CR, Stakeholder Management and Community Relations, providing written materials and presentations. • Administered project insurance issues, including submission of claims and addressing claims made against the project by members of the public. • Identifying opportunities and writing project awards submissions. • Responsibe for heritage issues, including Listed Building Consents and addressing the preservation of heritage items from within the existing station (London Underground assets).• Addressed all complaints and enquires submitted to the project. Working with both the Crossrail Stakeholder Management and London Undergrounds Community Relationships Management Teams to produce unified messaging. Show less • Built relationships with stakeholders, community members and neighbouring organisations, to ensure the delivery of the project on time and within budget• Arranged internal and external communications to ensure that the affects of the works were quickly and concisely communicated to local residents and businesses and the travelling public at large• Reviewed and provided inputs into the key project management plans to ensure compliance with the project commitments and undertakings • Liaised with key partners including London Underground, Crossrail and BFK• Acted as the first point of contact for the Crossrail Helpline; maintaining and regularly updating the complaints register and managing the resolution of complaints through co-ordination with other Project Team members• Worked with the Environment team, assisting the Highways & Commitments co-ordinator in drawing together submission documents for consents and monitoring progress towards approval• Attended and provided information and presentations to external groups, including the Crossrail Community Liaison Panel and TWBN/LU meetings Show less

  • Stakeholder and Commitments Manager

    May 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Community Relations Officer

    Feb 2013 - May 2013
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  Costain Group PLC

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  Crossrail ATC Systemwide Community Relations Manager

  • Responsible for creating and managing the Community Relations, Community Investment and Complaints handling plans for four Crossrail contracts covering over 29km across central London and passing through 9 Local Authorities, leading on relationship building and partnership working with community members and stakeholders • Managed the projects Corporate Responsibility programmes, developing relationships with local charities, seeking out volunteering opportunities and organising events, overseeing charitable donations and schools engagement • Addressed all complaints and enquiries submitted to the project and providing a 24 hour access point for neighbours• Recorded and reported on project CR performance• Managed the workload of the Community Relations Officer • Proactively produced verbal and written communications to quickly and concisely update local residents and businesses • Attended and provided information and presentations to external groups, including the Crossrail Community Liaison Panels and public meetings• Managed project communications and media enquiries and in partnership with Crossrail, including producing content for websites and journals • Coordinated site visits and organising Toolbox talks on Community Relations• Managed the projects’ membership of the Considerate Constructors Scheme Show less

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  Costain Skanska JV

  Jun 2017 - Nov 2019

  Senior Community Engagement Manager / Community Relations Programme Manager

  • Managed the Community Engagement Programme for the Works in Euston and Camden• Oversaw the establishment of the overall Community strategy for the works programme • Oversaw and managed performance and the delivery of community relations activity while building and managing strategic relationships with the client and with key opinion formers and stakeholders• Engaged and negotiated with Local Authorities, stakeholders, and neighbouring contractors to develop a joint approach on the delivery of project requirements, messaging and mitigating impacts on community groups and the general public • Implemented and ensured the ongoing compliance of the Community Engagement strategy and work package specific Community Engagement plans• Ensured compliance with the Undertakings and Assurances under the HS2 Act• Oversaw the delivery of the Community Investment programme; worked with community groups and schools• Managed compliance of subcontractors’ performance in delivery of the client’s requirements • Project reporting including for KPI’s relating to Community Engagement, Stakeholder Interface, and Community Investment• Managed the Considerate Construction Scheme membership• Oversaw development of the Community Engagement team, including recruitment Show less

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  Mace

  Nov 2019 - now

  Senior Social Value Manager/Senior Stakeholder Manager

  Projects: HS2, 81 Newgate Street, Battersea Power Station, Stratford Waterfront, Harwell (RFI, NSTF, EPAC), Project Laureate, Powergate• Identifying, establishing, and maintaining positive working relationships with clients & stakeholders including Local Authorities, school, colleges, training providers, charities, community groups and job brokerages • Managing skills and employment targets including negotiations with Local Authorities for S106s• Produce and manage the Community Engagement, Employment, Skills & Procurement, and Community Investment plans • Working with the project teams to develop and deliver engagement & social value strategies, including client-specific requirements, while liaising with relevant internal and external stakeholders• Develop and support Community Investment programmes and activities including volunteering and refurbishment projects, schools, employment and educational engagement• Lead on Social Value bids submissions including large-scale projects• Developed a new template for community engagement planning• Developed and delivered the Social Value training module for the Mace Business School • Created the updated module and delivered Nuisance Management training • Business Unit Lead for Social Value performance within PREACH (Public Section) and Major Projects• Manage a team of 3 Social Value Managers reviewing performance and delivery goals• Liaising with clients, Local Authorities and external organisations on reporting, investment programmes, media & communications, events and activities• Production of public communications including newsletters, updates and upcoming works notices• Engagement with supply chain and subcontractors, including employment and apprenticeship referrals and implementing employment strategies Show less