Robin Wilkinson

Experience

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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Sept 2000 - Jun 2013

  - Responsible for assurance and management of contracts worth over £300k in order to ensure the provision of service for c50k users. - Extensive consultation and project management with eight external e-learning training providers to deliver exacting RAF requirements. - Frequent specialised advice and consultation on MOD policy matters and the lead subject matter experts in MOD on Distance Learning and VLE's. - Leading successful programme to bring the use of tablet based PCs to RAF training c1000 personnel a year and in doing so developing a Mobile Learning community of practice, 27 business units, and affecting MOD policy and delivery of training. - Providing specialist input into emerging business-wide training needs, and acting as an influential subject matter expert in technology enhanced training at numerous working groups including the MOD Internet Steering group. - Personally deliver the VLE course designer's 'Train the Trainer' course alongside developing, designing and delivering the online E-facilitators course. Show less - Co-ordinated Special Educational Needs and advised on Equality and Diversity issues for a population of c2000 students, including key representative role in all executive level student welfare decision meetings. - Honed planning, liaison and negotiation skills as required on a frequent basis to represent college executive management. - Immaculate personal appearance owing to being a Queens Colour Standard Bearer. - Designed and delivered a Instructor Development program for c43 permanent staff. Show less - Wide-ranging roles, both in Training and Intelligence related managerial appointments rotating throughout different business streams as part of the RAF's development process for Commissioned Officers. - Led a number of diverse teams in local, regional, national and international roles up to and including the Top Secret Level. - Core specialist functions include team management, reporting, budget management, analysis and assessment, project management and innovative technological design and problem solving. Show less

  • RAF Distance Learning Platform Manager

    Jun 2011 - Jun 2013

  • RAF Apprenticeship Team Leader

    Sept 2010 - Aug 2011

  • RAF Senior Training Officer - DCAE Cosford

    Dec 2008 - Sept 2010

  • Managerial Roles

    Feb 2003 - Dec 2008

  • Other Work Roles (Non-RAF)

    Sept 2000 - Feb 2003
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  Veritas Training Ltd

  Jul 2012 - now

  Owner/ Managing Director

  Veritas Training Limited is an innovative company specializing in the design, development, delivery and training in online education and online education platforms.Our experts have many years of experience in the training sector delivering high quality training to Military and Civilian personnel as well as acting as advisers to Government agencies and schools.We have wide experience in instigating and delivering organizational change programmes so if your Virtual Learning Environment is not being used to it’s full potential we can provide guidance, support and consultancy services to allow your staff and management to see its value and maximize impact. Show less

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  Royal Auxiliary Air Force (RAuxAF)

  Nov 2013 - Apr 2015

  SO3 E-Learning (PMD) Reservist

  1. To develop the use of online learning within the RAuxAF through the provision of specialist support to RAuXAF Sqns and HQ Air on all online learning matters, particularly the use of the PMD(Air) Online learning platform.2. To engage and support HQ Air and the GETC in meetings and conferences demonstrating the Reserve Forces commitment to online learning.3. To support 600 Sqn directed initiatives in support of Sqn Tasking.4. To support and influence the position of Reserves within RAF Sport via the web projects team. Show less

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  Royal Navy

  Jan 2014 - May 2022

  Maintenance, Governance and Quality Assurance of the Naval Service VLE Category on the Defence Learning Environment.Delivery of Moodle Super user Trg to the targeted communities within the NS to support NS ongoing development.

  • NS VLE Manager

    Nov 2014 - May 2022

  • NS VLE Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015
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  Royal Air Force (RAF)

  Apr 2015 - now

  To develop the use of online learning within the RAuxAF through the provision of specialist support and training to RAuxAF Sqns and HQ Air on all online learning matters, particularly the use of the Defence Learning Environment (DLE). To facilitate the integration of Regular and Reserve online training; contributing to 22 Trg Gp’s Training Transformation Programme when required.To liaise with the army and RN reserve forces to identify and adopt best practice online.To engage and support HQ Air and other RAF organisations in meetings and conferences demonstrating the Reserve Forces’ commitment to online learning. Show less

  • Digital Reserve Training Lead

    Sept 2023 - now

  • SO2 E-Learning (PMD) Reservist

    Apr 2015 - Mar 2024
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  VERITAS DEFENCE LIMITED

  May 2022 - now

  MOD VLE SME and Delivery Manager