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Lauren Bailey

London

Summary

Operations and analysis professional with eight years' leadership experience in the British Army, delivering high-tempo planning, organisational coordination, and precise decision-support in complex environments. Recognised for exceptional analytical judgement, operational discipline, and calm leadership under pressure. Now wanting to transition into financial services, bringing strengths in operations, risk awareness, stakeholder communication, and data accuracy.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work history

Regimental Operations Officer (Operations Manager)

26 Regiment Royal Artillery
2025.07 - Current

Oversaw operational planning, resource coordination, and organisational output for a 400-person organisation. Delivered Divisional-level exercise planning, managed competing demands, and maintained oversight of operational risk and readiness. Ensured continuity of organisational tempo during high‑pressure periods by synchronising multiple workstreams and aligning stakeholders across headquarters and sub‑units.

Targets Officer (Operational Analyst)

26 Regiment Royal Artillery
2024.05 - 2025.07

Provided real-time analytical decision-support during multinational exercises, converting complex intelligence into accurate recommendations at pace. Delivered several hundred targeting products with 100% accuracy, contributing to Divisional deep-fires effectiveness. Awarded distinctions and merits across Military Analysis modules.

Regimental Training Officer (Training Manager)

Honourable Artillery Company
2022.08 - 2024.05

Led training governance and delivery for a hybrid workforce, ensuring organisational readiness and compliance. Temporarily assumed the Regimental Operations Officer role during a critical gap, delivering high-profile Defence tasks with staff work praised at 2-star general level.

Troop Commander (Team Leader)

26 Regiment Royal Artillery
2020.04 - 2022.08

Led a specialist Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) team, planning and delivering complex operational activity in high-tempo exercises and deployments. Managed training, welfare, and readiness for personnel, ensuring delivery of outputs in demanding conditions on two operational deployments to the Baltic region.

Marketing & Communications Assistant

SPIE UK
London
2017.01 - 2018.07

Managed internal communications, supported corporate messaging, and maintained digital content across platforms for a leading provider of multi-technical services. Developed strong written communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Leadership & Strategic Studies

University of Reading
2001.04 -

Level 7 Diploma - Leadership and Management

Institute of Leadership and Management

Queen's Commission -

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
/2018 - /2020

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
/2013 - /2017

Level 3 Diploma - Pilates Instructor

YMCA

Skills

  • Operational management & organisational planning
  • Analytical decision-making & information processing
  • Risk awareness, compliance & governance
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Stakeholder engagement & communication
  • Budget management
  • Data accuracy & quality assurance
  • Problem-solving & time-critical judgement

Affiliations

  • Alpine Skiing (Royal Artillery Alpine Secretary, Inter-Services Downhill Champion)
  • Army Ladies Tennis Captain
  • Endurance training & outdoor sports
  • Learning & development
  • Pilates Instructor

Timeline

Regimental Operations Officer (Operations Manager)

26 Regiment Royal Artillery
2025.07 - Current

Targets Officer (Operational Analyst)

26 Regiment Royal Artillery
2024.05 - 2025.07

Regimental Training Officer (Training Manager)

Honourable Artillery Company
2022.08 - 2024.05

Troop Commander (Team Leader)

26 Regiment Royal Artillery
2020.04 - 2022.08

Marketing & Communications Assistant

SPIE UK
2017.01 - 2018.07

Bachelor of Science - Leadership & Strategic Studies

University of Reading
2001.04 -

Level 7 Diploma - Leadership and Management

Institute of Leadership and Management

Queen's Commission -

Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
/2018 - /2020

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences
/2013 - /2017

Level 3 Diploma - Pilates Instructor

YMCA
Lauren Bailey