Glen Donald
Warrington,Cheshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in Armed Forces Community Engagement and Strategic Programme Development. Demonstrates expertise in Youth and Schools Engagement, Partnership Development, and Leadership and Team Development. Proven track record in Community Outreach and Public Engagement, Mentoring and Coaching, and Trauma-Informed Practice. Skilled in Behaviour and SEMH Intervention, Event and Programme Delivery, and Stakeholder Relationship Management. Committed to fostering strong community relationships and delivering impactful programmes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Trauma and Mental Health Practitioner
Manchester
2020.01 - 2026.05
- Deliver targeted programmes supporting emotional well-being, resilience and development of children and young people.
- Key contributions include:
- Deliver structured group programmes that develop confidence, teamwork, communication and emotional resilience.
- Work in partnership with schools, staff and families to support vulnerable pupils and improve engagement with education.
- Deliver Forest School programmes, using outdoor education to build self-esteem, cooperation and problem solving skills.
- Provide mentoring and guidance to young people who have experienced adversity, supporting positive behavioral and emotional outcomes.
- Contribute to wider development of inclusive school environments that promote well-being and belonging.
Elite Instructor
Leigh
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Delivered mentoring, character development and engagement programmes across a large academy trust.
- Key achievements:
- Designed and delivered mentoring programmes for pupils with complex behavioural and emotional needs, successfully reintegrating several students back into full-time education.
- Developed and delivered a parent and carer engagement programme, increasing attendance by 500% compared to previous initiatives.
- Maintained and enhanced a successful programme across multiple schools, resulting in three consecutive contract renewals.
- Built strong relationships with school leadership teams and staff, contributing to improvements in pupil engagement and school culture.
- Recognised with the “Motivator of the Year” award, voted for by colleagues for impact on pupils and staff.
School of Gunnery
Larkhill
2012.01 - 2016.01
- Held responsibility for the leadership, welfare and development of a department of 30 personnel.
- Key achievements:
- Managed departmental operations including administration, welfare and professional development.
- Stabilised a struggling department by improving morale, strengthening leadership and developing a positive team culture.
- Introduced initiatives that improved productivity, retention and team cohesion.
- Mentored junior leaders and supported their professional development, building leadership capability within the organisation.
Commando Training Team
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Responsible for training soldiers to meet the demanding standards required for service in Commando Units.
- Key achievements:
- Delivered high-performance training programmes designed to develop resilience, leadership and operational readiness.
- Contributed to the review and improvement of training systems, increasing the Commando course pass rate by 25%.
- Provided mentoring and development support to soldiers preparing for operational deployment.
- Ensured safety and operational compliance through careful planning, risk management and supervision.
29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery
2004.01 - 2010.01
- Served in operational leadership roles within a specialist commando artillery unit.
- Key responsibilities and achievements:
- Led teams in demanding operational environments including Arctic training exercises and deployment to Afghanistan.
- Delivered critical fire support to protect multiple units operating in complex combat environments.
- Worked alongside and mentored members of the Afghanistan National Army, improving operational conduct and strengthening relationships with local communities.
- Promoted to Corporal, leading teams of up to 15 personnel and overseeing their welfare, discipline and development.
- Qualified as a Cold Weather Warfare Instructor, delivering specialist training to military personnel.
Education
SCQF level 8 - The Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups
Nurture UK
NVQ Level 5 - Trauma and Mental Health Practitioner
Trauma Informed Schools
ILM Level 2 Leadership and Management - undefined
Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring -
Map Reading Instructor - undefined
Skiing Instructor Qualification - undefined
Skills
- Armed Forces Community Engagement
- Strategic Programme Development
- Youth and Schools Engagement
- Partnership Development
- Leadership and Team Development
- Community Outreach and Public Engagement
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Behaviour and SEMH Intervention
- Event and Programme Delivery
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
Timeline
Trauma and Mental Health Practitioner
2020.01 - 2026.05
Elite Instructor
2016.01 - 2020.01
School of Gunnery
2012.01 - 2016.01
Commando Training Team
2010.01 - 2012.01
29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery
2004.01 - 2010.01
ILM Level 2 Leadership and Management - undefined
Map Reading Instructor - undefined
Skiing Instructor Qualification - undefined
SCQF level 8 - The Theory and Practice of Nurture Groups
Nurture UK
NVQ Level 5 - Trauma and Mental Health Practitioner
Trauma Informed Schools