Sarah Jane Kennedy

• Provided discreet close protection and personal security to a Middle Eastern Royal during movements, public engagements, and private activities across the UK.
• Performed dynamic threat and risk assessments, adapting security measures in response to changing operational environments.
• Maintained constant protective coverage while balancing security requirements with the Principal's privacy, comfort, and lifestyle.
• Coordinated closely with drivers, security team members, residential staff, and operational management to ensure seamless delivery of protective operations.
• Implemented protective security procedures for arrivals, departures, venue access, and secure movement between locations.
• Maintained a high level of situational awareness to identify, assess, and mitigate potential threats in both public and private environments.
• Ensured strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information to the Principal, family and associated operations.
• Delivered a first-class protective service while maintaining exceptional standards of discretion, appearance, and client care.
• Produced accurate operational records and communicated effectively with the wider protection team to maintain continuity of operations.

Specialist Physical Training Instructor engaged in a pioneering international specialist security officer training course.

• Delivered the bespoke security physical training lessons, ensuring the lessons complemented the overall programme whilst considering the training load effects from the other core subjects.
• Demonstrated an agile and responsive approach to meet the clients’ ever-changing priorities.
• Accurately compiled training/test results.

• Managed projects and events, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals.

• Taught swimming lessons and monitored student progress.
• Ensured safety standards as a certified lifeguard.

• Supported PE teachers in lesson delivery and student engagement.
• Covered lessons during any staff absences.

• · Designed and delivered student engagement initiatives to enhance experience.
• · Organised events and activities to increase participation and satisfaction.
• · Collaborated with staff to identify and implement improvements.

• Managed administration for over 200 postgraduate students.
• Coordinated exam processes, results, and board meetings.
• Monitored attendance and supported student welfare and engagement.

Learning & Teaching Manager Department of Computer Science, University of Sheffield, UK May 2017 – Apr 2018

• Managed a team of 5 administrative staff.
• Oversaw timetabling, assessments, and academic processes.
• Conducted appraisals and supported staff development.
• Worked closely with senior leadership on departmental operations.

• Supported full student lifecycle from application to graduation.
• Organised exam boards and maintained academic records.
• Produced student handbooks and documentation.
• Coordinated events for staff and students.