Peter Beck
Leicester,Leicestershire
Summary
Department Manager equipped to lead daily operations with focus on team leadership and operational efficiency with the key focus on productivity and improvement. A decisive leader with good communication skills and experience of implementing change. Works with teams to achieve goals and improve performance and implement actionable improvements to achieve objectives.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Department Manager Horticulture and Dental Tech
Birmingham Metropolitan College
Birmingham, West Midlands
05.2017 - 07.2026
- Line management and budgetary control for the Horticultural and Dental Tech Department.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor progress of learners.
- Curriculum and qualification management and design for HE and FE course and managing internal and external verification
- Monitor and implement action to meet KPI
- Three year trend of increasing success rates
Senior Lecturer and Course Manager in Arboriculture
Warwickshire College
Warwick, Warwickshire
01.2007 - 05.2017
- Lecture on the FE and HE Programmes inc. BSc and FdSc
- Deliver bespoke training when required
- Manage Health and Safety in relation to arboricultural operations
- Manage FE arboricultural program to ensure performance targets are met.
- Resource management to ensure arboricultural programs are delivered efficiently
- Participated actively in faculty meetings and served on committees to help shape educational policies.
Tree Preservation Order Officer
Derby City Council
Derby, Derbyshire
08.2006 - 12.2006
- Management of the Council’s Tree Preservation Orders
- Evaluated trees for TPOs using TEMPO and other appropriate systems
- Liaised with the arboricultural and planning officers over planning and TPO applications and appeals
- Interpreted and evaluated BS5837 surveys in relation to proposed development
Charge Hand Arborist
Windsor Great Park
Windsor, West Berkshire
06.2004 - 11.2005
- Line management of three full time arborists
- Prioritised resources to achieve key objectives
- Managed specialist veteran tree management operations and bat investigation work
- Carried out VTA and used advanced decay detection equipment
- Managed the tree inspection program and produced appropriate work programs
- Liaise with stake holders about tree management
- Sourcing and purchase of arboricultural equipment
Arboriculturalist
Windsor Great Park (Valley Gardens)
Windsor, West Berkshire
12.2000 - 06.2004
- All aspects of Arboricultural operations
- VTA and decay detection tools
- Veteran tree management
- Climbing inspection
- Cable bracing
Temporary worker
Randstad Employment Bureau
06.2000 - 12.2000
- This involved working for a variety of companies, carrying out duties such as grounds maintenance, grass mowing, gardening and arboriculture.
Computer Department Assistant
De Montfort University
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Supervising the computer suite at Riseholme Hall, holding a set of keys and assisting students with any IT queries. The job required excellent IT and interpersonal skills and a high level of responsibility.
Student Warden
De Montfort University
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.1999 - 06.2000
- Holding keys to the Student Halls, being a contact point for 200 resident students.
- Completing instant reports and building evacuation forms.
- Fostered a sense of community among residents through the arrangement of social activities.
Temporary worker
Randstad Employment Bureau
Leicester, Leicestershire
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Leicester City Council Landscape, Arboriculture and Parks Department
Labourer
Riley Farms
04.1996 - 08.1996
- Assisted with many aspects of agriculture, firewood cutting, brush cutting, basic livestock handling and building work.
Temporary labour agent
Randstad Employment Bureau
Leicester, Leicestershire
01.1996 - 04.1996
- Leicester City Council Parks Department - all aspect of grounds maintenance and arboriculture.
Arboriculturalist
D. Tugwell Tree Services Ltd
Epsom, Surrey
01.1994 - 12.1995
- All aspects of tree surgery work, client liaison and small job tendering.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations.
- Operated heavy machinery like stump grinders and wood chippers safely whilst on the job site.
- Regularly maintained tools, ensured operational efficiency at all times.
Education
Level 5 - Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Warwick University
Warwick, Warwickshire 09.2009 - 06.2011
City and Guilds - PPTLS Course
Warwickshire College
Warwick, Warwickshire 09.2006 - 06.2007
BSc - Forestry 2.1
De Montfort University
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 09.1996 - 06.2000
Higher National Diploma - Forestry
De Montfort University Lincoln
Warwickshire 01.1996 - 01.1998
National Certificate - Arboriculture
Merrist Wood College of Agriculture
Warwick, Warwickshire 09.1990 - 06.1991
NVQ Level 2 - Tree Surgery for Craftsmen
Merrist Wood College of Agriculture
Guildford, Surrey 03.1990 - 06.1990
NVQ Level 3 - Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
BMet
BirminghamPhase one - Horticulture
Merrist Wood College
Guildford, Surrey 01.1990 - 01.1990
Skills
- CS30 – Chainsaw Maintenance and Cross-Cutting
- CS31A/CS31B – Felling and Processing Small Trees up to 380 mm
- CS32 – Felling and Processing Medium Trees over 380 mm and up to 760 mm
- CS37 – Branch Removal and Crown Breakdown
- CS38 – Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue
- CS39 – Use of a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
- Use of a Chainsaw from a MEP
- Safe Use of a Manually Fed Wood Chipper
- MO1/2 – Tractor Driving and Handling and Mounted Loader
- Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Thorough Examination of Arboricultural Equipment
- PA1Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides
- PA6 Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand-Held Devices
- IOSH Assessing Work Placement
- L1 Supervisor training
Affiliations
- Lead Volunteer Kirby Muxloe Scouts
CPD
- EDI Bridge Program
- Ofsted inspection readiness
- Effective Quality Improvement plans
- DIRT to improve feedback
- Learning Action sets
- High performing Team
- Behaviour Management
- Difficult Conversation
- PA1 and PA6 updating
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Department Manager Horticulture and Dental Tech
Birmingham Metropolitan College
05.2017 - 07.2026
Level 5 - Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Warwick University
09.2009 - 06.2011
Senior Lecturer and Course Manager in Arboriculture
Warwickshire College
01.2007 - 05.2017
City and Guilds - PPTLS Course
Warwickshire College
09.2006 - 06.2007
Tree Preservation Order Officer
Derby City Council
08.2006 - 12.2006
Charge Hand Arborist
Windsor Great Park
06.2004 - 11.2005
Arboriculturalist
Windsor Great Park (Valley Gardens)
12.2000 - 06.2004
Temporary worker
Randstad Employment Bureau
06.2000 - 12.2000
Computer Department Assistant
De Montfort University
09.1999 - 06.2000
Student Warden
De Montfort University
09.1999 - 06.2000
Temporary worker
Randstad Employment Bureau
01.1997 - 01.1999
BSc - Forestry 2.1
De Montfort University
09.1996 - 06.2000
Labourer
Riley Farms
04.1996 - 08.1996
Temporary labour agent
Randstad Employment Bureau
01.1996 - 04.1996
Higher National Diploma - Forestry
De Montfort University Lincoln
01.1996 - 01.1998
Arboriculturalist
D. Tugwell Tree Services Ltd
01.1994 - 12.1995
National Certificate - Arboriculture
Merrist Wood College of Agriculture
09.1990 - 06.1991
NVQ Level 2 - Tree Surgery for Craftsmen
Merrist Wood College of Agriculture
03.1990 - 06.1990
Phase one - Horticulture
Merrist Wood College
01.1990 - 01.1990
NVQ Level 3 - Understanding the principles and practices of assessment
BMet