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ELLIS SMITH

Blackpool,Lancashire

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in executive and asset protection, risk and threat assessment, and crisis management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in team leadership, staff supervision, and training development, ensuring high-profile site security and compliance with health and safety regulations. Proficient in hostile environment operations, with a strong focus on resilience in stressful situations. Committed to operational excellence through effective conflict resolution, incident reporting, and client support. Career goals include advancing operational management capabilities while fostering leadership development within teams.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Deputy Team Leader – Close Protection

CONTROL RISKS
Basra, Iraq
03.2025 - 07.2025
  • Leading and supervising daily Close Protection operations for client movements in and around Basra.
  • Managing teams of local national operators, ensuring adherence to SOPs and mission objectives.
  • Coordinating with CP teams to monitor threat levels and adjust operational plans.
  • Delivering briefings, conducting equipment checks, and maintaining client confidentiality and safety.
  • Overseeing convoy movement drills, casualty evacuation procedures, and rapid reaction protocols.

Site Manager / Security Operative

LEAD ELEMENT SECURITY
07.2023 - 11.2024
  • Managed and trained teams of security operatives across high-profile asylum accommodation sites.
  • Ensured compliance with SOPs and implemented risk mitigation strategies.
  • Coordinated emergency response and protection of vulnerable service users.
  • Conducted internal/external patrols, CCTV monitoring, and detailed incident reporting.
  • Oversaw rota planning, key control, access systems, and daily Toolbox Talks.

Lance Corporal / Recovery Mechanic

HM ARMED FORCES – British Army (REME)
05.2016 - 05.2023
  • Conducted recovery and repair of military vehicles in hostile and austere environments.
  • Operated heavy machinery and performed diagnostics under operational pressure.
  • Promoted to Lance Corporal for leadership and performance excellence.
  • Ensured troop safety and vehicle readiness in forward-operating areas.
  • Deployments & Operations: Op Cabrit (Estonia) – NATO Enhanced Forward Presence (2019–2020), Prairie Storm 1 & 2 (Canada) – Large-scale recovery support

Freelance Joiner

01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Delivered cabinetry, fitting, and finish work on domestic construction projects.
  • Managed manual labour tasks in time-sensitive environments.
  • Interpreted build plans, performed measurements, and maintained equipment.

Skills

  • Executive & Asset Protection
  • Risk & Threat Assessment
  • Crisis & Conflict Management
  • Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
  • Hostile Environment Operations
  • Physical Intervention
  • SOP/Toolbox Talk Compliance
  • High-Profile Site Security
  • Incident Reporting
  • Resilience in stressful situations
  • Staff appraisals and feedback
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Line management support
  • Operational management
  • Employee training
  • Leadership development
  • Training and Development
  • Performance appraisals
  • Employee coaching and mentorship
  • Client support

Education and Qualfications

  • Level 3 Close Protection Operative – Private Security Industry (SIA Registered)
  • Level 3 Emergency Care for First Responders
  • Level 3 NVQ in Engineering Support
  • Level 2 Leadership & Team Skills
  • Full UK Driving Licence (Categories B, C, C+E, H)
  • 9 GCSEs, including English, Maths & Science (Grade C or above)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy Team Leader – Close Protection

CONTROL RISKS
03.2025 - 07.2025

Site Manager / Security Operative

LEAD ELEMENT SECURITY
07.2023 - 11.2024

Lance Corporal / Recovery Mechanic

HM ARMED FORCES – British Army (REME)
05.2016 - 05.2023

Freelance Joiner

01.2014 - 01.2016

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