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Work history
Education
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Christopher Knox

Newton Aycliffe,Durham

Summary

I am a motivated professional who has gained vast experience around safeguarding of young people in my Police career and also as a previous Foster Carer with my wife where we fostered over 20 young people with varying needs including a young girl with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.

In my role within the Police and as Community Safety Programme Manager I have been passionate about making a difference within communities and engaging with hard to reach groups. One of my most recent projects was securing funding for "number forty" a safety hub within Darlington town centre to safeguard people in the night time economy. This was funded with Home Office funding for Violence Against Women and Girls and has assisted many vulnerable young adults who have been victims of crime or have been too intoxicated to make their way home safely.

I still volunteer with this project working one night a month.

I have excellent communication skills at all levels from chairing multi agency meetings to engaging with hard to reach members of the community such as the Gypsy Roma Traveller Communities where I built up a positive working relationship.

I am keen to step back from the pressure of senior management however still conduct a role where I can make a positive contribution to young peoples lives.


Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work history

Retired

None
06.2023 - Current

Community Safety Programme Manager

Darlington Borough Council
Darlington, Durham
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Identified gaps in programme, initiating extra activities and management interventions.
  • Collaborated with other managers and senior programme stakeholders, providing leadership and clear direction.
  • Identified, assessed and planned programmes, managing dependencies and interfaces between projects.
  • Set team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance for optimum results.
  • Moderated disputes and grievances between parties with goal of speedy and fair conflict resolution.
  • Facilitated programme-level discussions and workshops to achieve clear direction on key issues and priorities.
  • Assessed, formulated and proposed changes to ongoing programmes, providing strategic directions for clients and stakeholders.
  • Coordinated programme projects and management of interdependencies with oversight of risks and issues.
  • Renegotiated contracts with existing vendors for improved costs and timely results.
  • Resolved programme issues and initiated appropriate corrective action, maintaining programme integrity and quality.
  • Cultivated relationships with community groups, project stakeholders and funding sources, maximising programme outreach.
  • Managed customer and supplier relationships, building trust and confidence through open dialogue.
  • Delivered high value programs in challenging situations using AGILE methodology.
  • Acted on feedback and business reviews, assessing company progress against KPIs and introducing strategies for continued profit growth.
  • Liaised between clients, stakeholders and community to improve communication and relations.
  • Focused on programme's consistency and coherence with corporate, technical and specialist standards.
  • Managed project budgets and monitored programme expenses against delivered and realised programme benefits.
  • Eliminated learning gaps and provided instruction on conflict resolution.
  • Aided senior leadership by collecting and analysing data, generating reports for continuous improvement or corrective action planning.

Retired from Police

None
07.2021 - 10.2021

Temporary Chief Inspoector

Durham Constabulary
Darlington, Durham
10.2020 - 07.2021
  • Identified and mitigated operational threats and risks to keep officers and staff safe.
  • Protected and promoted workforce well-being to uphold professional standards and high performance.
  • Led and motivated team of sergeants, constables and police staff.
  • Kept up-to-date on the latest laws, procedures and investigation best practices through continuous training.
  • Confirmed appropriate resource allocation to critical incidents.
  • Assessed team and individual key performance indicators, taking corrective action as necessary.
  • Analysed and evaluated effectiveness of existing processes and practices.
  • Oversaw matrix teams providing clear tasking to deliver prompt responses to problems, incidents and crime.
  • Analysed performance data against team objectives to inform planning, budgets and team targets.
  • Planned, managed and monitored front-line teams policing activity for their team.
  • Guided initial response to critical incidents, adhering to relevant frameworks and guidance.
  • Promoted best practice problem-solving approaches and evidence-based policing within teams.
  • Managed competing demands and priorities to make informed deployment decisions.
  • Identified and implemented opportunities for change and improvement to internal processes.
  • Reviewed and reported on team expenditure to maintain efficient use of available budgets.
  • Employed proper detaining procedures and followed protocols when making arrests.
  • Attended court hearings to testify, provide evidence and support witnesses or victims.
  • Built and maintained relationships with colleagues, communities and external partners.
  • Managed risk with care and precision to enable efficient service delivery.

Police Inspector

Durham Constabulary
Darlington, Durham
10.2012 - 10.2020
  • Kept up-to-date on the latest laws, procedures and investigation best practices through continuous training.
  • Oversaw matrix teams providing clear tasking to deliver prompt responses to problems, incidents and crime.
  • Identified and mitigated operational threats and risks to keep officers and staff safe.
  • Reviewed and reported on team expenditure to maintain efficient use of available budgets.
  • Led and motivated team of sergeants, constables and police staff.
  • Managed competing demands and priorities to make informed deployment decisions.
  • Assessed team and individual key performance indicators, taking corrective action as necessary.
  • Built and maintained relationships with colleagues, communities and external partners.

Police Sergeant

Durham Constabulary
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
06.2001 - 10.2012
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
  • Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
  • Coordinated complex investigations with external law enforcement agencies.
  • Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
  • Oversaw completion of mandatory drug testing and cell searches for new detainees.
  • Directed staff on assigned shifts and reviewed completed shift activities and incidents with employees.

Police Constable

Durham Constabulary
Bishop Auckland, Durham
01.1993 - 06.2001
  • Maintained strict confidentiality through careful and correct storage of case documents, in line with internal policies.
  • Supported rescue efforts in emergency situations by directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and removing people from dangerous areas.
  • Attended emergency situations, employing 8 years of experience to secure optimal resolutions in line with force regulations.
  • Coordinated complex investigations with external law enforcement agencies.
  • Aided investigations through strategic interviewing and statement taking of victims, suspects, witnesses and informants.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations, leading calm and effective negotiations with suspects to diffuse highly charged situations.
  • Protected life and property by enforcing UK laws and regulations.

Sheet Metal Worker

Air Handling Systems
Shildon, Durham
06.1991 - 01.1993

Sheet Metal Worker

Hathaway Roofing
Bishop Auckland, Durham
06.1988 - 06.1991

Sheet Metal Worker

Henry Williams Ltd
Darlington, Durham
09.1985 - 06.1988

Sheet Metal Apprentice

Indescon
Darlington, Durham
09.1981 - 09.1985

Education

GCE - Woodwork Ordinary C

University of Cambridge Local Examination, Newton Aycliffe, Durham

GCE - Geometric/Mechanical Drawing Ordinary C

University of Cambridge Local Examination, Newton Aycliffe

CSE - English Language- Written 2

The North Regional Examinations Board, Newton Aycliffe, Durham

CSE - English Language - Oral 1

The North Regional Examinations Board, Newton Aycliffe

CSE - English Literature 2

The North Regional Examinations Board, Newton Aycliffe, Durham

CSE - Mathematics 1

The North Regional Examinations Board, Newton Aycliffe, Durham

CSE - Physics 2

The North Regional Examinations Board, Newton Aycliffe, Durham

Sergeants Exam -

National Police Improvement Agency, Durham

Qualifying Examination to the rank of Inspoector -

National Police Improvement Agency, Durham

Skills

  • Supportive to autistic/neurodivergent children and young people to access activities and develop independent living skills
  • Work with managers to ensure the highest standards of care are delivered inline with current legislation, best practice, care standards and policies and procedures
  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times and protect them from risk of harm
  • Comply with the Society's Safeguarding Policy and report any concerns to the appropriate person
  • Safeguard the confidentiality of information relating to children and young people at all times
  • Assist in the delivery of high quality activity sessions, seeking positive outcomes for the children and young people
  • Encourage children and young people to achieve their full potential terms of self development, domestic, recreational and leisure activities
  • Supervise children both on and off the short breaks site, ensuring risk assessment and health and safety procedures are strictly adhered to
  • Liaise with family, care and other professionals, ensuring the needs of the children and young people are central in all communications
  • Willingness to work shift work on a rota basis including, sleep is, evenings and weekend cover
  • Maintain records required by the service
  • Help to implement support plans
  • Undertake general domestic duties
  • Take part in induction training and supervision of of new or junior team members
  • Work within a team setting, being courteous, respectful and anti- discriminatory at all times
  • Complete all mandatory training within the timescales
  • Attend appraisal meetings, team meetings and superb=vision when required

Timeline

Retired - None
06.2023 - Current
Community Safety Programme Manager - Darlington Borough Council
10.2021 - 06.2023
Retired from Police - None
07.2021 - 10.2021
Temporary Chief Inspoector - Durham Constabulary
10.2020 - 07.2021
Police Inspector - Durham Constabulary
10.2012 - 10.2020
Police Sergeant - Durham Constabulary
06.2001 - 10.2012
Police Constable - Durham Constabulary
01.1993 - 06.2001
Sheet Metal Worker - Air Handling Systems
06.1991 - 01.1993
Sheet Metal Worker - Hathaway Roofing
06.1988 - 06.1991
Sheet Metal Worker - Henry Williams Ltd
09.1985 - 06.1988
Sheet Metal Apprentice - Indescon
09.1981 - 09.1985
University of Cambridge Local Examination - GCE, Woodwork Ordinary C
University of Cambridge Local Examination - GCE, Geometric/Mechanical Drawing Ordinary C
The North Regional Examinations Board - CSE, English Language- Written 2
The North Regional Examinations Board - CSE, English Language - Oral 1
The North Regional Examinations Board - CSE, English Literature 2
The North Regional Examinations Board - CSE, Mathematics 1
The North Regional Examinations Board - CSE, Physics 2
National Police Improvement Agency - Sergeants Exam,
National Police Improvement Agency - Qualifying Examination to the rank of Inspoector,

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