Symon Needham

Experience

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  Royal Navy

  Nov 1999 - Jul 2015

  Chief Petty Officer (Middle Management) and second in Command of the universities Royal Naval Unit.: This position requires a wide skill set range. Responsible for utilizing set processes and procedures to ensure best practice. Also responsible for the Management, coaching, motivation and mentoring of Junior Officers (Management).• Responsible for Unit Mess Funds – Utilising a methodical approach to tasks combined with a great attention to detail • University Office Manager – Specialising in co-ordinating and prioritising skills.• Transport Manager – As with above, utilising key skills as well as the ability to build strong, lasting relationships with external customers.• Security & Mail Manager – Responsible for ensuring all processes and procedures are adhered to within set, strict timescales. • Unit Health & Safety Warden – Responsible for all personnel with Health and Safety matters. Adhering to current H & S legislation and ensuring these processes are followed and carried out. Show less Chief Petty Officer (Middle Manager): Responsible for detailed and measured instructional training of all on-board staff (from Senior Officer to Junior staff). Also a designated Divisional Officer to (up to 12 Junior Staff) tasked with their welfare, mentoring and development. • Whole ship Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence Co-ordinator/Instructor – Responsible for the competent instruction and training of both Senior & Junior staff. Ensuring their skill sets are maintained and tested in set/strict environments. • Divisional Officer – For a Department of Junior staff, responsible for the development and welfare. • Professional Assessment of student’s performance in the theoretical and practical environments. Show less Petty Officer (Middle Manager): Responsible for assisting Senior Warfare Officers in the planning, and implementing of strategic Standard Operating Practices and tactical Processes and Procedures.• Anti-Submarine Warfare Director – Responsible for the directional leadership and management of a dedicated team whilst support Top Tier Management.• Sub-Departmental Training Co-Ordinator – Part of a dedicated team of development Trainers who specialise in Departmental Training of Junior Staff. Responsible for measuring individuals competency levels and standards. Show less

  • Chief Petty Officer

    Mar 1983 - Jul 2015

  • URNU Coxswain (Glasgow and Strathclyde) Royal Navy

    May 2012 - May 2015

  • Middle Management (HMS Richmond)

    Jul 2007 - Feb 2012

  • Middle Management (HMS Collingwood) – Instructional Billet

    Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

  • Middle Management (HMS Southampton)

    Nov 1999 - May 2005
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  Stream Marine Training

  Jul 2015 - Mar 2016

  Marine Firefighting Instructor

  Marine Firefighting Instructor

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  Clyde Training Solutions

  May 2016 - now

  STCW Marine Firefighting Instructor
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  CLYDE TRAINING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

  May 2016 - now

  Fire Team Lead

  Fire team Lead