Peter Rickwood
Lincoln,Lincolnshire
Summary
An accomplished professional with expertise in strategic planning, leadership, and management. Demonstrates a strong ability to foster cross-functional collaboration and drive organisational development. Proven track record in operations management and planning, with a focus on partnership development and customer service excellence. Skilled in talent development, effective communication, and crisis management. Committed to enhancing team performance through teamwork and innovative solutions. Skills honed over an exciting and challenging Military career, and will be a strong addition and ready to leverage expertise as Director of Joint Operations - East Coast and LNER.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Officer
Royal Air Force
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
07.2007 - Current
- Led strategic planning sessions to establish long-term goals and objectives.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to formulate effective In-Year Delivery Plans for growth.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing several organisational change strategies.
- Provided strategic direction to leverage change for achieving desired outcomes.
- Oversaw operational teams of circa 200 personnel in safety-critical environments, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing efficiency.
- Successfully managed large, multi-disciplinary teams in high-pressure military operations, promoting accountability and mission focus.
- Championed inclusive leadership cultures by fostering innovation and continuous learning across teams.
- Demonstrated calm, decisive leadership during high-pressure emergency situations, coordinating rapid response efforts, managing risk, and ensuring safe and effective operations in dynamic and unpredictable environments.
- Oversaw implementation of new technologies to modernise operational capabilities.
- Developed and implemented customer service policies to enhance overall client satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices for resolving customer issues effectively.
Education
Graduateship - Leadership and Management
City & Guilds
UK 02.2025 - 04.2025
Level 6 Award for Professional Recognition - Leadership and Management
City & Guilds
UK 02.2025 - 04.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Legal Studies
The Open University
UK 01.2013 - 07.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Professional Development
Teesside University
Middlesbrough 02.2010 - 02.2011
NVQ Level 2 - Providing Security Services
City & Guilds
UK 02.2008 - 06.2008
GCSEs - English (A*), Maths (C), Science (C), Business Studies (C).
Durrington High School
Worthing, West Sussex 03.1996 - 09.1999
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Leadership and Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Organisational Development
- Operations Management
- Operations Planning
- Partnership Development
- Customer Service Focus and Delivery
- Talent Development
- Effective Communication
- Crisis Management
- Team Work
Affiliations
- I hold a Private Pilots Licence for light aircraft and enjoy flying around the UK.
- I enjoy Paddleboarding, particularly seeking areas of outstanding natural beauty to explore.
- I am an avid fan of Formula One motorsport.
Accomplishments
I received a Military Commendation for leadership during a period of crisis, in which I led a 100 strong team during an accident involving a crashed aircraft.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduateship - Leadership and Management
City & Guilds
02.2025 - 04.2025
Level 6 Award for Professional Recognition - Leadership and Management
City & Guilds
02.2025 - 04.2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Legal Studies
The Open University
01.2013 - 07.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Professional Development
Teesside University
02.2010 - 02.2011
NVQ Level 2 - Providing Security Services
City & Guilds
02.2008 - 06.2008
Senior Officer
Royal Air Force
07.2007 - Current
GCSEs - English (A*), Maths (C), Science (C), Business Studies (C).
Durrington High School
03.1996 - 09.1999
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