Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Deployments
Qualifications And Professional Training
Key Skills And Expertise
Certification
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Kevin Hanbury

Weedon,NTH

Summary

A self-motivated and accomplished Communications specialist with over 35 years’ experience of implementing, improving and delivering innovative solutions within the military and building Operations. Demonstrates strong knowledge of Health and safety as a line manager and auditor. Has successfully completed Radiation safety risk assessment for laser equipment within the military and integration projects carrying out work with high level of autonomy and sense of personal responsibility. Able to effectively communicate knowledge of future military planning operations, adapt to changing conditions and work in high pressure fast paced environments. A supportive team player with the ability to share knowledge and contribute ideas for process and system improvements.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health and Safety Manager

British forces
09.2019 - Current
  • Company Overview: MOD GARATS HAY
  • Accountable for ensuring all safety standards and Training Areas operating procedures meet the standards set down in the MOD Training Manual and Safety Management Systems Manual, Operational when using live and blank ammunition.
  • Manage allocation of Training Areas, coordinate the provision of all services in the apron and maintenance areas to ensure safe distribution of logistic equipment.
  • Support the team by providing permanent Risk assessments for operations and Fire Control cover ensuring accurate entries are recorded in respective logbooks.
  • Provide operational support to security operations when deploying resources across Training Areas.
  • Manage conflicting requirements of military units.
  • Operate relevant equipment and maintain records of personal competencies.
  • Accurately update any Safety Standards and Recommended Practices.
  • Health and safety policy holder.
  • Fire safety manager.
  • MOD GARATS HAY
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communications between workers and management to increase hazard awareness 100 %.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for 30 employees, educating on workplace regulations, policies and procedures.

Communications Manager

Bowman Communications
04.2016 - 09.2019
  • Company Overview:
  • Manage clients Bowman Communication requirements, from Planning to detail, through logistics and transport to deployment of bowman detachments and post-event maintenance.
  • Strategically plan and manage 50 Soldiers logistics, transportation and Regimental services.
  • Direct, optimise and coordinate full order cycle.
  • Liaise and negotiate with Military Units in supporting exercises.
  • Keep track of quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport and frequencies.
  • Resolve any arising problems or complaints.
  • Meet cost, productivity, accuracy and timeliness targets.
  • Maintain metrics and analyse data to assess performance and implement improvements.
  • Comply with all legislation and regulations.
  • Building and maintaining strong working relationships and networks with other trade and professional associations.
  • 2OSG
  • Developed communications strategies to drive forward progress in public relations.
  • Evaluated program effectiveness to determine return on investment.
  • Built and maintained relationships with key clinicians, spokespeople, advocates and opinion leaders.
  • Led crisis communications and media relations activities in response to challenging situations.
  • Taught in-house employees strategies for successful internal and external communications.

Bowman Radio RSI ECM Operator

British Army
09.2010 - 04.2016
  • Provided Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) and Communications to military intelligence operators.
  • Installed vital Counter Measure equipment to the entire deploying vehicles.
  • Conducted site surveys to inspect the exterior and physical integrity of communication towers; perform routine maintenance on all equipment.
  • Tested and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components and systems; replace any worn or malfunctioning components.
  • Provided technical guidance to colleagues and other units.
  • Implemented creative solutions to the challenges of network design, mobile communications, data service requirements and internet and network signalling protocols.
  • Analysed and modified processes to ensure all aspects of the service ran smoothly and to schedule.
  • Provided expert advice and assistance within the planning and setup stages of the central control room when deploying the network to remote locations on regional operations and exercises.
  • Collaborated on various defence sector projects; communicating requirements for specialist equipment to external defence contractors and project managers at the initiation stage, and ensuring quality standards were met during acceptance testing.
  • Adhered to strict legal guidelines and best practice for the daily handling and management of sensitive classified material, and achieved flawless results at audit and inspection.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions.
  • Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
  • Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
  • Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.

1st Line Support Supervisor

British Army
02.2013 - 10.2013
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the 1st Line Support Service Desk and Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Camp Bastion Hospital.
  • Accountable for diagnosing and amending faults, utilised specialist communications equipment.
  • Dealt with critical and major operational faults.
  • Led a team to provided security maintenance to a large secret infrastructure within a secure compound.
  • Followed strict security protocols when working with Mission Secret and Restricted material.
  • Oversaw a secure network for users in Helmand Province.
  • Tasked with the installations of mission critical laptops and telephone systems over satellite.
  • Prepared employee schedules for maximum coverage during key hours.
  • Assessed personnel performance and implemented incentives and team-building events to boost morale.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Monitored employee and customer interactions to assess quality of service.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with other teams to identify and resolve customer issues quickly and professionally.
  • Managed specialist team to provide technical assistance and customer service.
  • Created, prepared, and delivered reports to various departments.

Communication Systems Operator

British Army
04.2001 - 10.2009

Radio Operator

Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
08.1991 - 02.2001

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate -

02.2024

NEBOSH Environment management - undefined

02.2025

Facilities Manager Level 5 -

10.2023

DSTL Workplace Supervisors Radioactive Materials course - undefined

11.2022

High School Diploma -

CARDINAL WISEMAN
Coventry, COV
03.1987

Skills

  • First Aid instructor
  • Health and safety management
  • Safety standards of Field Operations
  • Management of conflicting requirements

Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of 500 in the development of site risk assessments .
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 200 staff members.
  • Achieved vetting security by introducing security program for Guardroom tasks.
  • Walking the coast to coast in 12 day Raising money for prostate cancer

Deployments

  • BOSNIA
  • KOSOVO
  • IRAQ
  • AFGHANISTAN

Qualifications And Professional Training

  • SECURITY CLEARED DV, 2030
  • NEBOSH Environment management, 02/02/25
  • NEBOSH General Certificate, 02/13/24
  • Facilities Manager Level 5, 10/09/23
  • DSTL Workplace Supervisors Radioactive Materials course, 11/17/22
  • GCSE's, NVQ Level 2, English, Mathematics & IT
  • Climbing Aptitude and Safety Course
  • Open reach Rigger Course
  • IS/IT User
  • Comms/Tri service Bowman instructor
  • First Aid Tutor, 2013 - still in date
  • Military Leadership and Management skills training

Key Skills And Expertise

  • First Aid instructor
  • Health and safety management
  • Safety standards of Field Operations
  • Management of conflicting requirements
  • Making Training safety critical decisions
  • Accurate with attention to detail
  • Installing safe systems of work
  • Remote working
  • Maintenance of work Communication systems
  • Routine inspections
  • Process improvement
  • Employee leadership and development

Certification

  • EHS - Environmental Health and Safety Professional
  • Certified Health and safety officer, British Army - 2019-2025

Timeline

Health and Safety Manager

British forces
09.2019 - Current

Communications Manager

Bowman Communications
04.2016 - 09.2019

1st Line Support Supervisor

British Army
02.2013 - 10.2013

Bowman Radio RSI ECM Operator

British Army
09.2010 - 04.2016

Communication Systems Operator

British Army
04.2001 - 10.2009

Radio Operator

Royal Regiment of Fusiliers
08.1991 - 02.2001

NEBOSH Environment management - undefined

DSTL Workplace Supervisors Radioactive Materials course - undefined

High School Diploma -

CARDINAL WISEMAN

NEBOSH General Certificate -

Facilities Manager Level 5 -

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