Iain Thompson BSc (Hons)

Experience

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  HM Forces (ARMY) Corps of Royal Engineers

  Jun 2003 - Jul 2012

  Provided TFM for large, strategic MOD estate and former airport site in Cyprus, consisting of accommodation blocks, kitchen and dining halls, offices, workshops, training and leisure facilities, including swimming pools, sports pitches and social clubs, in accordance with strict performance targets and demanding client requirements.• Managed locally employed workforce delivering maintenance and projects • Controlled total maintenance budget of £600k+• Commended by Colonel Sinclair, Commander British Contingent for improving safety; implemented safe systems of work and working at height procedures; Authorised Person (Confined Spaces) Show less

  • Senior Facilities Consultant & Garrison Engineer

    Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  • Divisional Engineer

    Oct 2008 - Aug 2010

  • Construction Manager

    Jan 2007 - Oct 2008

  • Facilities Manager

    Jun 2003 - Jan 2007
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  St Albans School

  Jul 2012 - Apr 2018

  Director of Estates

  Directing Total Facilities Management for prestigious Independent school campus including residential accommodation, educational facilities, Sixth Form Centre, sport and leisure complex with 73 acres of playing fields, a Grade 1 Listed Ancient Monument and a 305 acre farm, in line with the School’s strategic objectives and vision. Reporting directly to the Board of Governors.• Produced strategic estates plan in line with Boar objectives and vision • Managed strategic acquisitions and disposals of land and buildings • Led and coached 31-strong team to deliver world class FM service exceeding KPIs• Raised £100k per annum in external revenue through rental of school assets• Delivered programme of multi-million pound capital projects• Reviewed and re-negotiated contracts; achieved cost savings of 40-50% • Made significant cost savings by streamlining and up-skilling the Estates Teams • Controlled annual Estates budget of £1m+ and Minor Projects budget £250k - £1m • Landlord for 14 school properties; negotiated leases, rent reviews and increases• Selected and managed 3rd party contractors• Led business continuity and emergency planning Show less

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  Ministry of Justice UK

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2022

  Head of Facilities Management Operations

  Head of Facilities Management Operations for the Central and Greater London estate. The Estates Cluster hosted by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) brings together as members, the MoJ, Home Office (HO), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the Department for Education (DfE) cluster incorporating Department for Communities & Local Government (DCLG) and legacy Department for Energy & Climate Change estate.Roll Dimensions• The operational and tactical delivery of Hard and Soft FM services to the MOJ shared estates cluster. • Oversight of supplier management of the Hard and Soft Services contracts with over £50m per annum and projects at £5m per annum.• Management of the demand challenge for a delegated budget of circa £10m per annum.• Management of circa 500 multi-occupied properties across Central and Greater London.• Key business interfaces and front line customer and stakeholder management at Managing Director level.• Actively aid and support the delivery of Government Soft Landings.• Supporting the Director of FM in professionalising Facilities Management across central government and representing the estates function within the Government Property Profession. Show less

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  National Crime Agency (NCA)

  Apr 2022 - now

  National Crime Agency