Derek Jones
Lutterworth,Leicestershire
Summary
Detailed orientated individual experienced in administrative procedures. Oversees day-to-day duties with strong planning and organisation skills to delivers projects in timely manner. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
51
51
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Quality Control & Staff Development Manager
Wrixon Security Services
Enfield, Middlesex
07.2015 - Current
- Contributed to development of guidelines, processes and documentation to meet required business standards.
- Attended meetings and submitted decisions made to senior management for approval.
- Mitigated potential risks, implementing proactive strategies to address key issues.
- Assisted with drafting, reviewing and finalising Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Provided administrative support to manage annual review processes for programmes.
- Oversaw employee performance to monitor and enforce compliance with company standards.
Head of Reducing Reoffending
HM Prison Service
Durham, County Durham
01.1984 - 03.2014
- Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths.
- Actioned feedback from service users, resulting in improved satisfaction levels.
- Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing construction feedback and identifying staff talent.
- Forged partnerships with other service providers to boost signposting capabilities and diversify services.
- Managed departmental budget of £1.5 million conducting monthly reconciliation of spend with Head of Finance.
- Performed Duty Governor role as part of Senior Management team.
Administrative officer
Department For Work & Pensions
Truro, Cornwall
07.1978 - 01.1984
- Produced and distributed monthly reports using Excel knowledge, enabling improved business analysis.
- Provided dependable administrative support to senior staff, enabling them to freely handle high-importance tasks.
- Managed queries in person, by phone and via email with exceptional customer care.
- Secured data and documents to maintain confidentiality according to company and regulatory standards.
- Daily cash reconciliation and end of day banking procedures.
- Prepared regular reports on expenses and office budgets.
- Provided relief cashier cover handling cash and giro cheques in a busy DSS office
Trainee Management Accountant
Templeborough Rolling Mills
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
01.1973 - 04.1978
- Supported bookkeeping activities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Managed personal workload to submit reports and documentation within tight timeframes.
- Balanced reports to submit for approval and verification.
- Prepared monthly Profit & Loss accounts and Balance Sheet.
- Employed superior numeracy and problem-solving skills to spot and rectify errors.
- Maintained Cash Book and Petty Cash Book providing Company Secretary with weekly reconciliation.
Education
Professional Certificate in Management - Management
The Open University
Milton Keynes 09.2000 - 06.2001
Ordinary National Diploma in Business Studies - Statistics/Economics/Finance
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
Rotherham 09.1973 - 07.1977
Skills
- Finance management
- Month-end processes
- Financial reporting
- Account reconciliation processes
- Cash Flow analysis
- Budget analysis
- Data entry
- Bookkeeping
- MS Office Suite
Timeline
Quality Control & Staff Development Manager
Wrixon Security Services
07.2015 - Current
Professional Certificate in Management - Management
The Open University
09.2000 - 06.2001
Head of Reducing Reoffending
HM Prison Service
01.1984 - 03.2014
Administrative officer
Department For Work & Pensions
07.1978 - 01.1984
Ordinary National Diploma in Business Studies - Statistics/Economics/Finance
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology
09.1973 - 07.1977
Trainee Management Accountant
Templeborough Rolling Mills
01.1973 - 04.1978
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