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Kevin Murray

Darlington,Durham

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in leadership, strategic planning, and public relations. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a calm demeanour under pressure, ensuring quality assurance and effective team building. Skilled in public speaking and fostering collaboration to achieve organisational goals while maintaining a focus on continuous improvement.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professional Standards Unit Investigations Manager

Building Safety Regulator, HSE
York, North Yorkshire
01.2024 - Current
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Controlled resources by department or project and tracked use in MS D365
  • Piloted change management initiatives successfully improving organisational adaptability.
  • Led performance reviews, identified areas for improvement.
  • Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
  • Boosted department efficiency by streamlining operational processes.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental collaboration for improved workflow.
  • Designed and implemented training to further develop staff based on business goals.
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
  • Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
  • Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
  • Represented organisation at seminars, conferences and business events.
  • Created classification systems to manage archives.

Programme manager

Crown Prosecution Service
London
12.2021 - 01.2024
  • Championed customer-focused initiatives, improving client satisfaction rates.
  • Facilitated training sessions for enhancing team skills and productivity.
  • Led cross-functional teams for improved overall performance.
  • Developed comprehensive programme plans to achieve strategic objectives.
  • Established clear goals and benchmarks to measure project success.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership, aligning project goals with corporate strategy.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of programme management processes.
  • Delivered high-quality outcomes with strict adherence to quality standards.
  • Executed risk assessment strategies to mitigate potential project threats.

Divisional Business Manager

Special Crime & Counter Terrorism Division, CPS
York, North Yorkshire
09.2017 - 12.2021
  • Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
  • Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
  • Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
  • Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
  • Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
  • Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
  • Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.

Strategic Police Liaison Officer

Service Prosecuting Authority
Ruislip, Middlesex
04.2012 - 04.2017
  • Developed strong professional relationships with clients, secured trust and loyalty.
  • Facilitated dialogue for better decision making.
  • Assisted in the planning of company events, boosted employee morale and engagement.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate smooth information flow.
  • Worked closely with management teams-enabled effective strategic planning.
  • Acted as key point of contact with clients, contributing to positive relationships.
  • Managed sensitive information professionally to uphold confidentiality standards.
  • Employed emotional intelligence and cultural competence to liaise with international parties.

Education

GCGI Level 6 - Leadership & Management

City & Guilds
London
03.2008 - 04.2011

RQF Level 7 - Project Management

APM
Buckinghamshire / UK

NVQ Level 5 - Management of Risk Practitioner

PeopleCert
Athens / Greece

NVQ Level 5/6 - Change Management

APMG
High Wycombe / UK

NVQ Level 5/6 - Agile Practitioner

APMG
High Wycombe / UK

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Public Relations
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Quality Assurance

Certification

Member of the Chartered Manager Institute - MCMI

Member of the Security Institute - MSyl

Civil Service Award for Excellence - Awarded to the CPS Programme Team responsible for the creation and rollout of the National Operating Model for the prosecution of Rape and Serious Sexual Offending.

Timeline

Professional Standards Unit Investigations Manager

Building Safety Regulator, HSE
01.2024 - Current

Programme manager

Crown Prosecution Service
12.2021 - 01.2024

Divisional Business Manager

Special Crime & Counter Terrorism Division, CPS
09.2017 - 12.2021

Strategic Police Liaison Officer

Service Prosecuting Authority
04.2012 - 04.2017

GCGI Level 6 - Leadership & Management

City & Guilds
03.2008 - 04.2011

RQF Level 7 - Project Management

APM

NVQ Level 5 - Management of Risk Practitioner

PeopleCert

NVQ Level 5/6 - Change Management

APMG

NVQ Level 5/6 - Agile Practitioner

APMG
Kevin Murray