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Brian Clark

Musselburgh,East Lothian

Summary

A seasoned professional with a robust technical background, adept at resolving unforeseen challenges across diverse roles. Extensive experience in health and safety, infection prevention, and control, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring safe working practices. Skilled in facilities management with a history of performing janitorial duties and manual handling. Proven ability to work within policy frameworks such as respect, dignity, and inclusiveness while maintaining confidentiality and GDPR compliance. Compassionate and adaptable with a strong sense of humour, capable of tailoring communication to suit any situation. Committed to continuous learning and willing to undertake necessary training for success in a porter role.

Overview

9
9
years of post-secondary education
50
50
years of professional experience

Work history

Security shift supervisor

National Museums of Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian
1985.05 - Current
  • Responded swiftly to security breaches with immediate action and reporting.
  • Developed security protocols to reduce risk of security breach
  • Created a secure environment through managing a team of 5 officers covering NMS and associated premises
  • Overseeing all security aspects when on duty, including report generation and circulation / Staff training / Emergency response to incidents/Delegation of tasks/ controlling access systems to premises
  • Handled conflict resolution amongst team members effectively.
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement to handle serious incidents.
  • Maintained order in the premises with regular monitoring of CCTV systems.
  • Prepared detailed shift reports, provided insights into nightly activities.
  • Led investigations into suspicious activities promptly, prevented potential threats.
  • Facilitated evacuation drills, improved preparedness during emergencies.
  • Enforced company's health and safety regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Implemented strict visitor management policies, reduced unauthorised entries.
  • Responded quickly to on-site safety and security incidents.
  • Supervised operation and monitoring of CCTV footage to guarantee site safety.
  • Monitored and patrolled on-site areas to serve as visible deterrence.
  • Upheld access control policy to prevent unauthorised entry.
  • Communicated security incidents, issues and policy violations with on-site team to execute appropriate action.
  • Delivered first class customer service while maintaining professionalism.
  • Analysed CCTV to track thefts and compiled incident reports.
  • Oversaw reliable security operations with strong leadership and planning.
  • Maintained strong corporate image and physical security presence.
  • Established clear processes to handle fire and security alarm activations.
  • Liaised with emergency services to facilitate prompt medical and legal responses.
  • Allocated and verified badges and ID to grant access to authorised individuals.
  • Improved front-line security operations by leading shift management for six-person team.
  • Clearly conveyed important messages and key information during handovers to security personnel.
  • Authored, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)s and policy for my department,
  • De-escalated conflict and resolved challenging situations.
  • Protected evidence for crime scene investigations.
  • Designated tasks to achieve consistent coverage to ensure the security integrity of the Museum
  • Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
  • Responsible for all security aspects of 5 National Museum when on
  • Including the heath and Safety of staff and public
  • Originally started by patrolling floor as a warder dealing effectively with the public, during my employ have held various positions Such as Warder / attendant, Security operations deputy manager providing cover when manager was absent/ Guide manager managing all aspects of the visitor experience at National Museum of flight also Security officer and final 25 years as a security supervisor
  • Responsible for developing our training in to modules, to ensure training is easily taken in by new recruits
  • Producing risk assessments and patrol routes when required
  • Undertake recruitment and developing recruitment scenarios
  • Monitoring all fire CCTV and security Systems

Self Employed Construction

Kelsie Roofing
Edinburgh, Midlothian (Leith)
1983.07 - 1984.08
  • received a self employed contract with company to under take construction of building atop of silo house of Chancellot mill Leith
  • tasks included demolishing old construction and undertake all tasks required to build new one

Mechanical engineer

Henry Robb
Edinburgh, Midlothian (Leith)
1979.06 - 1983.06

Left EDETA Training college and received this employ firstly as an 3rd year apprentice then latterly as a fully qualified Mechanical engineer ( Full C& G Qualified)

Apprentice Engineer

EDETA Training college Telford College-
Edinburgh, Midlothian
1977.01 - 1979.06

Learning all basic aspect of engineering to help guide me on the path most suited to my talents at the time, this led to achieving success in shipbuilding with Henry Robbs (becoming fully qualified mechanical engineer)

Education

Full tailored for team managing modern workplace - Managing well creating thriving inclusive teams

National museum of Scotland
Edinburgh
2025.09 - 2026.06

ILM Institute of line management - First Line Management

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh
2003.05 - 2003.09

Full City An Guilds Qualification 4 years - Mechanical engineering

Telford /Jewel and Esk valley colleges
Edinburgh
1977.01 - 1980.06

GCSEs - Secondary education

Castlebrae High
Edinburgh
1972.08 - 1976.12

Skills

  • I have a technical background and am able to call on this to work out solutions to unforeseen problems in any role I undertake
  • Trained in evacuation procedures
  • Infection prevention and control during covid lockdown as our work was unlocking i was responsible for producing tailored and policy to ensure safe working practices
  • during my time as a Guide manager I had to undertake all manner of janitorial duties cleaning all floors walls toilets dealing with accidental human waste spillages etc
  • I have in my working life had to undertake manual handling in almost all roles
  • Having work in facilities environ for most of my adult life I have picked up experience along the way which i am sure I can put to good use in this role acting a messenger delivering letters / parcels etc
  • Compassionate and caring, I have a very caring nature and have extensive experience working with the public this has armed me with a good sense of humour and I can tailor my style to suit any situation, I'm also a good listener
  • I have a very good knowledge of heath and safety matters it has been at the core of my working life
  • working within Museum of flight we had to undertake all types of duty's even DIY painting joinery etc
  • I am extensively trained to use tact and diplomacy to achieve the desired results also I work under policy's like respect and dignity and inclusiveness also i am naturally a very respectful person so it is second nature for me to treat others respectfully
  • May I add that i am willing to undertake any training necessary to allow me to succeed in this porter role
  • My role at present is based on confidentiality i live daily with this in mind i am also aware of GDPR

Timeline

Full tailored for team managing modern workplace - Managing well creating thriving inclusive teams

National museum of Scotland
2025.09 - 2026.06

ILM Institute of line management - First Line Management

Edinburgh Napier University
2003.05 - 2003.09

Security shift supervisor

National Museums of Scotland
1985.05 - Current

Self Employed Construction

Kelsie Roofing
1983.07 - 1984.08

Mechanical engineer

Henry Robb
1979.06 - 1983.06

Apprentice Engineer

EDETA Training college Telford College-
1977.01 - 1979.06

Full City An Guilds Qualification 4 years - Mechanical engineering

Telford /Jewel and Esk valley colleges
1977.01 - 1980.06

GCSEs - Secondary education

Castlebrae High
1972.08 - 1976.12
Brian Clark