Craig Bell
Harlow,essex
Summary
I now feel it time to look forward to a new challenge.
I left school at 16 years old and joined the 1st battalion Scots guards, I had a good military career and achieved the rank of drum major at the end of my career. I have worked in various operations and theatres of war around the world and have also carried out various ceremonial rolls including trooping the colour. I left the army in 2003 and left with an exemplary service record.
Hardworking individual with innate leadership abilities seeks experience in supervisory position. Delegates well to achieve tasks within specified time and quality requirements. Works flexibly to meet changing shift demands. Offering strong organisational and leadership skills, with background in team management and operational efficiency. Knowledgeable about maintaining safety standards and fostering positive work environment. Ready to use and develop communication, problem-solving, and time management skills in varying roles.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Prison Offr/ Supervising offr/ custodial Manager
Ministry of Justice
London, London
03.2004 - Current
- I am currently the Manager of the Healthcare department catering for the complex Mental/Physical health needs of prisoners at HMP Wormwood Scrubs
- I have previously controlled large residential secure unit swith up to 350 Prisoners under my direct care and responsibility
- I have line manager responsibility in excess of 30 prison officers and supervising officers
- I have worked in many departments within the Prison service including reception area for new custodies
- First night centre, Segregation unit a specialised unit holding up to 18 non compliant, violent individuals
Drum Major
HM Forces
01.1986 - 01.2003
- I left school at 16 years old and joined the 1st battalion scots guards, I had a good military career and achieved the rank of drum major at the end of my career
- I have worked in various operations and theatres of war around the world and have also carried out various ceremonial rolls including trooping the colour
- I left the army in 2003 and left with an exemplary service record
Education
St Augustines Rc School
Skills
- Control and restraint trained
- CCTV security search trained
- First aid trained
- Personnel management
- Fire safety training
- Interpersonal communication
- Quality Assurance
- Performance monitoring
- Inventory monitoring
- General office administration
- Stakeholder engagement
- Self-motivation
- Training programme delivery
- Quality control procedures
- Reactive to emergencies
- Waste disposal expertise
- Analytical-thinking
- Corporate governance
- Effective communication
- Cleaning inspections
- Technical report writing
- Policy development
- Product knowledge
- Public speaking
- Creative thinking
- Facility management
- Staff supervision
- Computer literacy
- Relationship-building
- HR practices
- Negotiation
- Operational support
- HR policies and procedures
- Resilience under pressure
- Leadership skills
- Outstanding customer service
- Complaint resolution
- Workforce planning
- COVID-19 procedural implementation
- Staff training
Certification
- Full UK Driving Licence, 01/01/91, Present
- Full motorcycle licence, 01/01/94
Additional Information
I joined the British army in 1986, and served with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards until I left in 2003, with an Exemplary military record. I have served in many areas of conflict and progressed through the military rank structure with my final rank being Drum Major. I am currently employed by NOMS and I am a Custodial manager and I have line manager responsibility in excess of 30 prison officers, and supervising officers. I currently control a large residential secure unit with up to 350 Prisoners under my direct care and responsibility. I have worked in many departments within the Prison service including reception area for new custodies. First night centre, Segregation unit a specialised unit holding up to 18 non compliant, violent individuals. I now feel it is time for me to look forward to a new challenge.
Decorations/medals awarded
- Northern Ireland general service medal, 03/01/87
- Gulf war medal, 01/01/91
- Queens golden jubilee medal, 02/01/02
- Queens diamond jubilee medal, 02/01/12
- Queens platinum Jubilee medal, 02/01/22
- Kings Coronation Medal, 05/01/23
- Long service good conduct army medal, 05/01/00
- Long service good conduct prison service medal, 01/01/23
- Employee of year HMP WORMWOOD SCRUBS, 01/01/15
- Various commendations/awards issued throughout time in service
Timeline
Prison Offr/ Supervising offr/ custodial Manager
Ministry of Justice
03.2004 - Current
Drum Major
HM Forces
01.1986 - 01.2003
St Augustines Rc School
Work availability
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