Robert Thompson
Corley,Warwickshire
Summary
Experienced professional with expertise in fire and building safety compliance, working within UK Fire and Building Safety Sector. Background in project planning and management, technical submissions, tendering and stakeholder coordination. Focused on delivering compliant, well-structured projects aligned with commercial objectives and practical execution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
IT & Compliance Manager
Karntek Ltd
Stafford, Staffordshire
2025.02 - Current
- Led transition to new company premises under tight deadline while managing renovations and maintaining operations.
- Delivered BAFE SP205 accreditation by implementing processes and ensuring readiness for audits.
- Implemented RiskBase platform enhancing fire risk assessment processes and data quality.
- Conducted compliance audits across the organisation, identifying operational risks and aiding in process improvements for all consultancy activities.
- Rebuilt commercial insurance structure to align with technical activities and risk exposure.
- Introduced job management system to support visibility, coordination and delivery.
- Facilitated technical discussions with clients alongside account managers.
- Led public-sector framework submissions including Procure Plus (Recently Awarded), CHIC, Orbit and Prosper.
Technical Director
Caremed Alrick (UK) Ltd
Atherstone, Warwickshire
2022.06 - 2024.12
- Established compliance frameworks for medical device activities to ensure regulatory alignment.
- Developed medical device products from prototype to production stage.
- Enhanced sales processes to aid in reducing cycle time and boosting engagement.
- Authored NHS-aligned business cases for clinical procurement decisions.
- Led major NHS supply chain tender submissions.
- Led complex equipment trials across multiple NHS sites with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Conducted face-to-face visits to customers to provide technical clarity in the sales process.
Operations Manager
Caremed Alrick (UK) Ltd
Atherstone, Warwickshire
2017.01 - 2022.06
- Assisted in delivering technical services across NHS trusts within critical clinical environments.
- Supported management of large-scale equipment programmes in ICU and chemotherapy settings.
- Oversaw production activities.
- Facilitated the implementation of a service technician system, including staff training.
- Coordinated a series of facilities improvements and relocations while maintaining production continuity.
Operations Assistant
Caremed Alrick (UK) Ltd
Atherstone, Warwickshire
2015.09 - 2017.01
- Assisted in managing accreditations including ISO 9001 and SafeContractor.
- Supported freight forwarding processes to ensure timely deliveries.
- Aided in the assembly process to enhance production efficiency.
- Helped oversee order handling and despatch activities.
- Provided assistance in technical customer service and client relations.
- Contributed to building in-house service capability and onboarding customers to service contracts.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Law
The Law Training Centre
Kent 2025.11 -
Professional Certificate - Cloud Support Associate
Microsoft
2025.10 - 2026.02
Professional Certificate - IT Support Specialist
Microsoft
2025.10 - 2026.02
A-Levels -
OneSchool Global
/2013 -
GCSEs -
OneSchool Global
/2012 -
Skills
- Fire Safety Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance (UK Building Regulations)
- Project Planning & Management
- Technical Submissions & Tendering
- Stakeholder Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Law
The Law Training Centre
2025.11 -
Professional Certificate - Cloud Support Associate
Microsoft
2025.10 - 2026.02
Professional Certificate - IT Support Specialist
Microsoft
2025.10 - 2026.02
IT & Compliance Manager
Karntek Ltd
2025.02 - Current
Technical Director
Caremed Alrick (UK) Ltd
2022.06 - 2024.12
Operations Manager
Caremed Alrick (UK) Ltd
2017.01 - 2022.06
Operations Assistant
Caremed Alrick (UK) Ltd
2015.09 - 2017.01
A-Levels -
OneSchool Global
/2013 -
GCSEs -
OneSchool Global
/2012 -