Paul Bray
Stockport,Cheshire
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a strong foundation in leadership and management, effective communication, and strategic thinking. Demonstrates exceptional decision-making abilities and relationship-building skills, complemented by expertise in risk management and assessment. Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and achieve strategic goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1919
1919
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Physical security and business development manager
Inquest Detection
Manchester, Cheshire
02.2025 - Current
- Provided strategic guidance on matters of risk management to reduce vulnerabilities.
- Develop comprehensive Counter terrorism plans for improved safety measures at significant festivals, arenas and stadia.
- Conduct audits of existing processes, identifying opportunities for improvement in security infrastructure.
- Liaise with clients to improve physical site security and advise on opportunities where the utilisation of canine detection would enhance the current security posture .
- Plan revenue generation strategies designed for growth.
Police Chief Inspector Specialist Operations
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Cheshire
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Managed a diverse team of over 300 officers from an array of Specialist fields, including Tactical Aid, Tactical Dog and Mounted Units, Search and Vehicle crime. Boosting team morale and performance by fostering supportive leadership and encouraging transparent communication
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality whilst handling sensitive case data.
- Developed a workforce fit for the future, including an expansion of the Tactical dog unit. This increase in capacity and capability, now enables 24 hr cover and ensures all regional/ national commitments are met.
- Led disciplinary proceedings for maintenance of high professional standards, managing the resulting welfare issues with the individual and wider team.
- Optimised performance through regular review and adjustment of key performance indicators, seeing sustained growth with over a 100% increase in key performance areas of business .
- Streamlined processes for optimal performance.
- Maximised staff performance by establishing clear, measurable key performance indicators, supported by embracing available IT solutions.
Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Cheshire
08.2018 - 12.2024
- Enhanced security measures by completing and implementing risk assessments, for significant events (Including Parklife/ Pride parade and party/ Ministerial and Royal visits) recommending measures proportionate to the assessed threat.
- Improved physical and online security systems to minimise potential threats.
- Managed complex security projects from initiation to completion, exceeding client expectations.
- Created robust contingency plans to handle any possible disruptions from identified attack methodologies, to business continuity.
- Delivered detailed reports on current threat landscape; provided actionable insights for decision-making.
- Developed reasonable and cost-effective recommendations for CT security improvements.
- Designed security protocols, policies and systems to reduce risk and protect against all possible threats.
- Tested and analysed assets for security threats, taking steps to minimise any identified risk.
- Prepared management reports, making clear, detailed recommendations, to mitigate risk, understanding threat, identifying vulnerabilities and devising proportionate control measures.
- Collaborated with partners and event management to resolve urgent situations dynamically.
Tactical Vehicle Crime Unit Lead
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Cheshire
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Reduced crime rates with implementation of proactive policing strategies (Increasing detention rates by 85%).
- Developed operational plans to counteract emerging crime trends.
- Liaised with external agencies for sharing intelligence data and resources.
- Recognised work streams that could be supported through IT increasing Domestic violence deployments and removing 100% of Cash in transit support deployments away from District policing.
- Managed a team of officers for efficient operation and enhanced community relations.
- Handled high-pressure situations, maintained calm and control during crises.
- Facilitated inter-departmental meetings, fostered open communication among staff members.
- Identified and implemented opportunities for change and improvement to internal processes.
- Managed risk with care and precision to enable efficient service delivery.
- Assessed team and individual key performance indicators, taking corrective action as necessary.
- Promoted best practice problem-solving approaches and evidence-based policing within teams.
Chief Inspector, Force Critical Incident Manager
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Cheshire
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Coordinated police operations to ensure proportionate and timely response to critical incidents.
- Supervised major incidents, resulting in positive outcomes.
- Promoted staff development through CPD and reflective practice.
- Undertook complex enquiries to identify and arrest suspects swiftly.
- Managed large scale incidents of Public order and public safety Utilising appropriate resources to ensure individual rights were considered and wider public safety maintained.
Specialist Operations HQ,Building project manager
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Cheshire
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Coordinated and manage contractor relationships, ensuring timelines of project were monitored and met.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing specialised support and advice, to deliver a bespoke building.
- Facilitated productive team meetings, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Conducted comprehensive market research, resulting in informed strategic planning and build that met operational need.
- Managed high-risk projects, throughout COVID, ensuring safety compliance at all times.
- Developed comprehensive project plans for successful execution and delivery of a secure and sensitive site.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between project stages, current and new estates for seamless progression and facilitated the logistics of staff and equipment moving into the new build.
- Guided the development of project objectives, established clear performance expectations.
Public Order/Safety Operational Commander
Greater Manchester Police
Manchester, Cheshire
05.2012 - 05.2019
- Managed large and diverse public safety operations at high-profile events and parades often with over 80,000 spectators in attendance and locations (Including Parklife/ Pride/ Premier and Football league grounds, EDL and Extinction Rebellion)
- Effectively and proportionately utilised resources to achieve strategic objectives.
- Directed and managed welfare of staff teams to ensure clear understanding of objective and tactics. Whist staff remained focused, supported and motivated.
- Recognised and considered needs of partner agencies and considered and their needs and aims throughout.
Education
Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator - Counter Terrorism
College of policing
Ryton 08.2018 -
Public Order Public Safety Commander - POPS
College of Policing
Ryton 05.2012 -
A-Levels - Sociology
Marple Ridge College
Stockport 04.2001 - 05.1988
A-Levels - Geography
Marple Ridge college
StockportA-Levels - English Language
Marple Ridge College
StockportO-Levels - English/ Maths/ History/ Art/ Geography/ English Lit
Marple Ridge Secondary School
StockportSkills
- Leadership and management
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Relationship-building
- Strategic thinking
- Risk Management/ Assessment
- Results-driven
Affiliations
- Keen sportsman, playing a number of sports at a competitive level, including Golf to a low single figure handicap.
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Force Excellence award, drove the Tactical Vehicle Crime Unit to winning Team of the year and the overall Excellence award.
- Assistant Chief Constables award for outstanding leadership, in delivery of the new Specialist Operations building and armoury, withing time scales and budget.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Physical security and business development manager
Inquest Detection
02.2025 - Current
Police Chief Inspector Specialist Operations
Greater Manchester Police
08.2022 - 12.2024
Tactical Vehicle Crime Unit Lead
Greater Manchester Police
04.2021 - 06.2023
Chief Inspector, Force Critical Incident Manager
Greater Manchester Police
10.2019 - 10.2020
Specialist Operations HQ,Building project manager
Greater Manchester Police
03.2019 - 02.2020
Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator
Greater Manchester Police
08.2018 - 12.2024
Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator - Counter Terrorism
College of policing
08.2018 -
Public Order/Safety Operational Commander
Greater Manchester Police
05.2012 - 05.2019
Public Order Public Safety Commander - POPS
College of Policing
05.2012 -
A-Levels - Sociology
Marple Ridge College
04.2001 - 05.1988
A-Levels - Geography
Marple Ridge college
A-Levels - English Language
Marple Ridge College
O-Levels - English/ Maths/ History/ Art/ Geography/ English Lit
Marple Ridge Secondary School
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