Summary
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Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
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L Macdonald

Manchester,Greater Manchester

Summary

Over 10 years’ experience supporting government, housing, and construction projects, managing high-value data and operations for teams of 50+ staff. Adaptable professional now transitioning into cybersecurity, with an HNC and active training in Python, secure system design, and cyber threat awareness. Brings a mature perspective combined with fresh, youthful energy and enthusiasm for innovation, committed to protecting public sector digital services and driving continuous improvement.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Level 2 Coding, Programming, Digital & IT skills

B2W group
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2025.08 - Current
  • Pursuing Level 2 certificates in Understanding Coding, Computer Programming, and Digital and IT skills.
  • Acquiring foundational knowledge in coding languages such as Python/Java and HTML/CSS.
  • Developed proficiency in tools like Visual Studio Code, GitHub, and Replit.

Self-Directed Learning & Career Transition

Self Directed
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2024.01 - 2025.08

Focused on expanding AI expertise through independent study during injury recovery.
Engaged in studying LLMs to improve professional knowledge base.
Pursued skills development to address future technology and security challenges.

Project Support (Agency Assignments/Temp Contract)

Various Locations – PA, EA, Estates, Admin, Management
London, South East
2012.06 - 2023.12
  • Supported multiple organisations in frontline service, administration, and estate roles.
  • Processed insurance claims and managed sensitive client data efficiently.
  • Handled over 100 daily interactions in fast-paced environments.
  • Delivered security services in high-footfall areas adhering to established protocols.
  • Guided colleagues to foster collaborative team atmospheres.

Building Manager / Facilities Lead

St Ethelburga’s Centre (Grade I listed)
City of London, London
2020.01 - 2021.08
  • Coordinated building management for historic site with active public and private use.
  • Served as main liaison between multi-billion-pound contractors and Diocese.
  • Led pandemic risk management and enforced site-wide health protocols during COVID-19.
  • Acted as senior contact for CCTV, evacuation plans, and police support on threat mitigation.
  • Managed multiple budgets exceeding £100K, encompassing grants and donations.
  • Applied best practice project management to ensure timely, budget-compliant delivery while managing risks.
  • Ensured compliance with RIBA Plan of Work stages and NPSA physical security standards.
  • Reported plans effectively to senior stakeholders and diverse teams.

Service Centre Advisor

Newlon Housing Trust
Tottenham, Haringey
2018.05 - 2019.03
  • Logged and triaged resident service requests and repair orders efficiently.
  • Coordinated contractor schedules and internal teams using internal systems.
  • Achieved compliance with data management standards, including GDPR.
  • Resolved high-volume customer queries while meeting established targets.

Executive Assistant / Community Liaison

Welsh Assembly Government – Communities First
Aberystwyth, Ceredigion
2006.09 - 2012.05
  • Facilitated communication between government officials, businesses, and community members.
  • Managed bilingual document control and publication editing for clear correspondence.
  • Supported estate operations and policy rollouts through effective planning.
  • Oversaw budget planning while advocating community needs to senior officials.

Earlier Roles

Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Midlothian
1998.06 - 2006.08
  • Executed keyholder and managerial responsibilities at Alldays, Edinburgh.
  • Delivered inclusive educational support for vulnerable adults and young people as Community Education Tutor.
  • Served as Duty Manager at Jemima’s Pantry, ensuring operational efficiency.

Education

BSc - Design Engineering

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth, England
2021.10 - 2022.08

BSc - Geology

Birkbeck, University of London
Camden
2020.10 - 2021.08

Higher National Certificate/National Certificate - Audio-Visual Technology

Stephenson College
Edinburgh
2000.08 - 2002.07

Construction Multi-Skills Certificate - Engineering

Barking & Dagenham College
London
2019.08 - 2019.12

Certificate of Higher Education - Maths, Physics, Chemistry

Stephenson College
Edinburgh
2002.08 - 2003.07

Skills

  • Estate and facilities management
  • RIBA Plan of Work familiarity
  • NPSA-aligned security standards awareness
  • Project support and budget oversight
  • Risk, crisis, and safety management
  • Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Procurement and policy compliance
  • On-site construction supervision
  • AI and smart systems knowledge
  • CRM and Microsoft Office proficiency

Certification

  • OCR CLAiT (Text Processing – Distinction)
  • BTEC Level 2 Enterprise & Entrepreneurship – Ixion
  • Food Safety & Hygiene (Catering) – City & Guilds
  • Equal Opportunities Awareness – Ceredigion Training

Affiliations

  • Crochet
  • Kayaking
  • Poetry
  • Fossil collecting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Level 2 Coding, Programming, Digital & IT skills

B2W group
2025.08 - Current

Self-Directed Learning & Career Transition

Self Directed
2024.01 - 2025.08

BSc - Design Engineering

Bournemouth University
2021.10 - 2022.08

BSc - Geology

Birkbeck, University of London
2020.10 - 2021.08

Building Manager / Facilities Lead

St Ethelburga’s Centre (Grade I listed)
2020.01 - 2021.08

Construction Multi-Skills Certificate - Engineering

Barking & Dagenham College
2019.08 - 2019.12

Service Centre Advisor

Newlon Housing Trust
2018.05 - 2019.03

Project Support (Agency Assignments/Temp Contract)

Various Locations – PA, EA, Estates, Admin, Management
2012.06 - 2023.12

Executive Assistant / Community Liaison

Welsh Assembly Government – Communities First
2006.09 - 2012.05

Certificate of Higher Education - Maths, Physics, Chemistry

Stephenson College
2002.08 - 2003.07

Higher National Certificate/National Certificate - Audio-Visual Technology

Stephenson College
2000.08 - 2002.07

Earlier Roles

Edinburgh
1998.06 - 2006.08
L Macdonald