JAMES CASSIDY

Led critical EOD operations supporting UK Government agencies, demonstrating exceptional leadership under high-pressure situations whilst maintaining precision and safety protocols

Served as trusted technical advisor to multiple UK and international government stakeholders, effectively balancing competing priorities and building consensus amongst diverse inter-agency teams

Established and maintained exemplary professional standards within the team, fostering a culture of excellence through consistent mentoring and accountability measures

Managed fire and life safety protocols for Scotland's only facility housing uncertified explosives, developing and implementing enhanced risk treatment strategies and comprehensive security plans

Oversaw infrastructure maintenance for a pilot facility, providing critical feedback that informed improvements subsequently adopted at multiple sites nationwide

Appointed Health and Safety Officer with specific responsibility for Radiation Safety, developing comprehensive risk management frameworks and successfully implementing regulatory compliance programmes across multiple jurisdictions

Conducted detailed site risk reviews focused on emergency response capabilities, particularly addressing Protect Duty requirements for mitigating public risk from marauding attacks and IEDs

Instructed on the National Inter-agency Liaison Officer (NILO) course, significantly enhancing interoperability between military and emergency services.

Regularly selected to lead overseas training teams based on demonstrated cultural intelligence and ability to build strong rapport with international partners

Designed and delivered specialised EOD training programmes to diverse international audiences, adapting teaching methodologies for non-native English speakers and varying cultural contexts whilst maintaining technical rigour