Stephen Atkinson
Blackburn,Lancashire
Summary
Accomplished professional with a robust skill set in financial literacy, sales strategy development, and corporate governance understanding. Demonstrates expertise in product development, marketing strategy, and fiscal responsibility, complemented by strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills. Adept at high-level planning and decision making, with a keen awareness of corporate social responsibility and regulatory compliance. Committed to talent development and effective delegation, aiming to leverage commercial awareness for strategic growth in senior government leadership roles.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Board member
Lancashire Care Partnership
Blackburn, Lancashire
06.2023 - Current
- Attended Board Meetings creating a link between Local Government & the NHS
Leader of the council
Ribble Valley Borough Council
Clitheroe, Lancashire
01.2019 - Current
- Second longest leader in Ribble Valleys history, running a Majority administration from 2019 - 2023. A minority administration from 2023 - present
- Vice Chair of Lancashire District Councils (most senior Conservative)
- One of two District Council representatives on the Lancashire Shadow Combined Authority - will become the full Lancashire Combined County Authority in 2025
- Delivered lowest Council Tax in Lancashire
- The only Lancashire Council offering weekly refuse collections and no charges for Green Waste
- The most generous Council Tax support scheme in Lancashire
- Ribble Valley is the most prosperous District in Lancashire with the lowest Council Tax
- Ribble Valley as the lowest level of Violent Crime in England, we have liaised with the Police through the Community Safety Partnership
- Ribble Valley is the 4th Healthiest Place in England - I sit on the Lancashire & South Cumbria integrated Care Partnership
- Directed implementation of local policies, led to improved community services.
- Served on government Lancashire Task Force & Covid Board, I negotiated with Downing Street the Additional Restriction Grant for Lancashire, this was subsequently rolled out across England, it was initially £861,000 but subsequently increased to £2,471,000 for the Ribble Valley .
- Strategically delegated tasks among council members; maximised productivity and efficiency of the team.
Director
GJMS Holdings Ltd
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
03.2000 - Current
- 50 % Joint Owner of Group of Companies comprising of:
- property Investment
- Furniture Manufacturing
- procurement of Furniture
Director
Lancashire Enterprise Partnership
Preston, Lancashire
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Developed comprehensive plans for Economic growth In Lancashire.
- created Sector .
- Contributed to financial planning, ensured fiscal stability of the organisation.
- Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
- Identified and capitalised on growth opportunities in the Lancashire Area.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate management to identify areas of opportunity.
- Developed financial strategies to maximise budget allocations and ROI.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Education
GCSEs -
St Wilfrids C of E High School
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen 09.1980 - 06.1987
Skills
- Financial literacy
- Time-management
- Interpersonal savvy
- Sales strategy development
- Self-motivation
- Fiscal responsibility
- Initiative taking
- Corporate social responsibility awareness
- Integrative negotiation
- Brand building
- Product development expertise
- Critical evaluation
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Policy formulation
- Effective public speaking
- Conflict Resolution
- Talent development
- Decision making
- Commercial Awareness
- Marketing strategy development
- Product knowledge
- High-level planning
- Marketing strategy
- Financial governance
- Financial Forecasting
- Interpersonal communication
- Corporate governance understanding
- Risk mitigation
- Legal framework understanding
- HR systems knowledge
- Research and Development
- Senior government leadership
- Effective communication
- Effective delegation
- Financial planning
- Negotiation expertise
- Public speaking
Affiliations
- Cycling
- Skiing
- Sailing
Accomplishments
Runner up in the lancashire Business awards 2008
Timeline
Board member
Lancashire Care Partnership
06.2023 - Current
Director
Lancashire Enterprise Partnership
06.2019 - 07.2022
Leader of the council
Ribble Valley Borough Council
01.2019 - Current
Director
GJMS Holdings Ltd
03.2000 - Current
GCSEs -
St Wilfrids C of E High School
09.1980 - 06.1987
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