Stephen Varvell

Experience

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  Tyne and Wear Development Corporation

  May 1995 - Jun 1997

  Senior Auditor

  Internal auditing of reclamation and construction projects.ESF grant auditsFinancial controls audits

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  University of Sunderland

  Jan 1997 - Jun 2000

  Year 2000 Project Manager
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  The Co-operative Group

  Jul 2000 - Dec 2013

  Leading transport planning related projects as defined within the Supply Chain strategy and ensuring store and depot support service is available.Production and maintainence of project plans that support the implementation of transport planning related projects, to ensure that timescales are adhered to and key tasks/milestones are defined.Managing an effective support service and reporting platform to all 4000 stores, 30+ external customers and 17 depots in order that scheduling and business as usual issues can be addressed and rectified in the most timely and effective way.. Show less

  • Paragon Implementation Manager

    Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Project Manager - Implementation of Master Service Provider model

    Jun 2012 - Feb 2013

  • Distribution Projects Manager

    Apr 2005 - Jun 2012

  • Regional Distribution Manager (Midlands)

    Aug 2003 - Apr 2005

  • IT Auditor

    Jun 2001 - Aug 2003

  • Operational Auditor

    Jul 2000 - Jun 2001
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  NHS Digital

  Nov 2014 - Jan 2023

  PMO role supporting the Data Platform System programme. Supported production of a £49m Business Case. Highlight reports, Government Major Project Portfolio reporting. Contractor resource management, invoice management, Risk and Issue reporting. Benefits tracking, Programme closure. Since 2020 I have managed a Busops team within the Data Alliance area. Contractor resource management, ensuring 60+ contract approvals completed to secure contractor resource. Invoice validation and contract spend tracking. Business planning and financial reporting support. Maintaining staff list and Org chart for 200+ team. Operational contract management experience. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2017 - Jan 2023

  • Junior Project Manager

    Dec 2015 - Feb 2017

  • Project Officer

    Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  • Senior Project Support Officer

    Nov 2014 - Sept 2015
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  NHS England

  Feb 2023 - now

  Project Manager

  Continuation of previous role after merger of NHS Digital into NHS England