Ben Wilberforce-Ritchie

Experience

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  Residential Land

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  Work Experience

  - 2 weeks working in Residential Land getting a feel for all of the departments within the business. - I learnt PR, HR, how the finances work and also the sales and marketing aspect of a Residential Business.

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  J.P. Morgan

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  Work Experience

  - I spent a week shadowing one of J.P. Morgan's analysts during our school's 'Work Experience' month.

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  Thompsons Solicitors

  Jun 2011 - Jun 2011

  Work Experience

  - Spent 2 weeks working with a Solicitor on a work experience placement learning about the different strains of law within a Solicitor's law firm.

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  Deka Chambers

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2014

  Clerks Assistant

  - I have worked over the years, in the University holidays, as a Clerk's assistant in 9 Gough Square Barrister's Chambers. - This work have given me a very real sense of a fully working office environment and has enabled me to get to grips with key office systems such as working with computer software and communicating via the telephone. - I learnt the importance of working well within a team and the benefits that a calm and connected group of professionals can bring to the business or organisation. Show less

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  British Army

  Oct 2012 - Jul 2015

  Deputy Senior Under Officer

  - This is an organisation for Students at Bristol, Bath, UWE and Bath Spa universities and is run by the Sandhurst Group of the British Army. - Being the Deputy Senior Under Officer meant that I had the second highest command position in an organisation with over 200 members. - This came with the challenges of organising constructive and engaging training nights for the Officer Cadets as well as keeping spirits high during tough training weekends away. - Motivation was key and learning the difference between commanding respect and demanding it is something that I have been able to take away from my time at this organisation. - Leading from the front is something I will apply to any task I find myself in throughout my life.- It developed a good capability for communication both face to face, via email and over the phone. - - Overcoming organisational and logistical challenges to arrive at a beneficial outcome is a particularly useful ability that I believe can apply to many walks of life. Show less

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  Charterhouse School

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Telethon Fundraiser

  - I spent two and a half weeks working with Buffalo Fundraising consultants for Charterhouse School on their Telefunding campaign in support of the school's 5th Century Fund. - We worked on communicating to Old Carthusians, who had left the school 15+ years ago, the benefits that the current and future students of the school would gain from the support of the valued OCs. - It was an important lesson in fundraising etiquette, verbal communication over the phone and developing convincing sales pitches. I learnt a great deal about how to present coherent and acceptable arguments and how to do so in a polite and agreeable manner. - The 14 of us raised £118,000 over 13 days of which I personally raised £23,000. Show less

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  UK Civil Service

  Sept 2015 - Sept 2015

  Parliamentary Research Assistant

  - 2 weeks working as a Parliamentary research assistant for a Conservative financial MP in Westminster. - I organised weekly schedules, attended APPGs, created briefs for the MP, wrote potential local press releases and dealt with constituent emails, letters and calls. - It required and developed skills in Excel and Word as well as enabling me to talk to market experts about current affairs and Government policies. - Good interpersonal skills in both the written and spoken environment were essential to the role. Show less

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  The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016

  Events and Challenges Tester

  - Volunteer position with Guide Dogs UK's Events and Challenges team. - I am sent around the country to participate in and document Sports and Challenges events for the events schedule. The role's key activities include: - Motivating others to get involved in event participation and fundraising. - Assisting the events team in the smooth running of events and challenges. - Public speaking and talking to the public during awareness days to educate people on what GD's does, what it wishes to achieve and how they can help and become involved. - Challenge others to run events with me and push themselves to overcome personal challenges. - It is a role that requires a high level of self-motivation, dedication and time management. Show less

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  Residential Land

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  Building Manager

  Management of 39 Hill Street and Garden House - residential blocks of flats owned and let out by Residential Land. Key Responsibilities: - Negotiating and closing deals on the apartments- Arranging appointments and attending viewings with Estate Agents - Assisting in the reference and credit check process for new and prospective clients - Overseeing all deals with Estate Agents and producing paperwork - Updating the website on a daily basis - Dealing with tenant complaints - Assisting with daily banking for current rents - Ensuring rents are collected and debts chased. Excellent communication skills and a 'can do' attitude were key to this role. Show less

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  British Education Matters

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

  Role Model

  BEM is a bespoke education consultancy helping Asian pupils gain entry into the top boarding schools and universities in Britain and achieve one of the best educations in the world.As a 'Role Model' it was my job to: - Welcome the visiting family to England, escort them to and from the hotel to each school and liaise with the admissions departments to ensure the family receive a well-rounded and exceptional experience. - Ensure plans for food, transport and schedules are set-up and executed efficiently. - The role required constant friendly and adaptive communication as well as the ability to quickly get to know the desires and characters of individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. Show less

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  Lygon Group

  Oct 2015 - Oct 2015

  Coding and electronic filing assistant

  - 2 weeks logging assignments, removing duplicates, filing companies and personal profiles into Lygon Group’s online database. - Required knowledge of using Excel, Word and getting to grips quickly with the electronic database ‘FileFinder’. - Learnt the basics in the world of executive search especially the importance of negotiation and sales over the phone.

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  Tulchan Communications LLP

  Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

  Analyst

  Tulchan Analytics is part of the Tulchan Communications group, a leading financial communications agency which specialises in capital markets advisory work for some of the UK’s biggest companies.Key responsibilities: - Acting as our clients’ eyes and ears to the media, updating them and our internal teams on what they need to know in real time. - Sourcing essential information from key media sources and deciding the relevance of information. - Building an understanding of business sectors and assessing peer and sector news that will be relevant to our clients. - Producing succinct and understandable summaries for the clients and client teams. - Constantly aiding in the business development of 'Tulchan Analytics' and its news sourcing tool, 'Briefcase'. Specialist fields:- Specialist in retail sector analytics. - Specialist in banking sector analytics.Key skills: - Knowledge and use of Bloomberg terminal. - Writing clearly and accurately to a deadline. - Being able to multi-task. - Efficient organisation and time management. - Good communication with client and internal teams. - Being able to work long hours and under intense pressure. Show less

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  Briefcase News

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Senior Analyst

  Senior Analyst responsible for sales, resourcing, editing of content, and the day-to-day management of Briefcase.news' analyst team. Line management of 5 full-time London analysts, 8 part-time London analysts, and 3 full-time analysts in Singapore. Briefcase.news, formerly Tulchan Analytics, is a wholly owned media-monitoring subsidiary or Tulchan Communications. Line-management responsibilities include: - Ensuring analyst team are trained and developed. - Up-keeping cohesion within the team, and collaboration with the wider parent firm. - Responsibility for team member reviews, both up to, and past probation. - Ensuring professionalism is maintained at all levels, and dealing with any personnel issues / development points. - Monitoring holiday rotas to keep the team at full strength during busy periods. Sales responsibilities include: - Showcasing Briefcase.news' 3 services at sales pitches. - Negotiating prices, numbers of users per client, closing deals. Resourcing responsibilities include:- Ensuring the team is fully resourced, hiring new FT and PT analysts when appropriate. - Ensuring the team's workload is evenly spread, allocating and re-allocating clients accordingly. - Making sure the team is adaptable, and able to react to changes in both the product offering and team changes. - Drawing up the PT team shift rotas, upping Briefcase.news' 24/7 service. - Liaising with the head of training to develop and implement the analyst training programme. Editor responsibilities include:- Up-keeping and updating the company 'house style', ensuring all analysts adhere to, and understand it. - Taking ownership of the quality of the content produced. - Liaising with publications to provide clarity on the work we produce and how their content is used. Negotiating contracts with them, acting as a point of contact, and enabling the analysts to continue to monitor their sources. Show less

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  BAE Systems

  Jan 2018 - now

  Head of the Ethics department providing ethical oversight of the 3,750 employees in the Maritime Services business. Responsible for ensuring ethical business practices, upholding the business Code of Conduct, managing the Ethics Officer network, assessing and improving company morality, supporting colleagues in creating an inclusive and respectful environment, and handling Ethics Cases. I also bring philosophical methodologies into the business world to help our employees harness inquisitive, proactive thought. Through this role I deliver train, engage with, and facilitate discussions with over 2,000 employees per year. My stakeholder engagement runs across every spectrum of the company, from advising the Leadership Team, to supporting new starters and Early Careers, as well as our manufacturing population. Show less OutLinkUK is BAE Systems' employee-led D&I group supporting LGBTQ+ employees. As Allies Co-Lead, I am responsible for supporting, expanding, and motivating a network of over 3,000 LGBTQ+ Allies to better champion LGBTQ+ awareness and tackle discrimination. In role, my various Co-Leads and I have created and introduced:- The BAE Systems Allies Framework- The Power of an Ally workshops (training 500+ employees a year)- An LGBTQ+ addition to BAE Systems' Group Global Mobility Policy - supporting our LGBTQ+ colleagues abroad- An LGBTQ+ Handbook for people with LGBTQ+ family and friends - LGBTQ+ Networking webexes - LGBTQ+ Discussion sessions covering key topics of interest- A yearly Allies Theme to inspire and motivate greater proactive Allyship- Allies workshops for inductions so new colleagues understand the power and importance of Allyship and the support available Show less

  • Ethics Manager

    Dec 2021 - now

  • LGBTQ+ Allies Programme Lead - OutLinkUK Leadership Team

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Bid Manager

    Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  • Project Manager, Bids and Future Tasts

    Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

  • Technology Transformation Lead, Procurement

    Jul 2020 - Jan 2021

  • PM Governance Manager

    Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Project Manager, PMO Transfer

    Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Audit Manager

    Sept 2018 - May 2019

  • Procurement Lead - Data Analytics

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2018
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  3 hearts canvas

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Head of Fundraising & Investment

  Working on the Fundraising and Investment for 3 hearts canvas, a new theatre production company based in London. Focused on challenging audiences by providing them with alternative theatrical performances, 3 hearts canvas is an energetic, youthful, and socially-minded production company, that requires donors, investors, and sponsors to grow. Working with the two immensely talented Artistic Directors, Meaghan Martin and Oli Higginson, the Head of Fundraising and Investment looks to the raising, stewardship, and application, of the funds necessary to continue to provide London's theatrical scene with new performances. Show less

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  Philosophy At Work

  Nov 2020 - now

  Philosopher

  Facilitator, guest speaker, content creator and writer collaborating with Philosophy at Work, an organisation dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to think more expansively when it comes to solving complex problems, creating team visions, and identifying personal purpose. Philosophy can be applied to any aspect of the practical world, although specialist subject areas include: - Authentic and Enduring Leadership- Navigating Change- Empowering Talent- Cognitive Diversity - Creative Thought - LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Show less

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  B.D. Wilberforce

  Jan 2021 - now

  Author

  Historical-fiction author re-introducing the past to our present with the help of philosophical thought.Published novels:1. Furze: Sweethearts and Swan SongsAvailable via:- Waterstones - Jasami Publishing website- Amazon- Local bookstores