Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Interests
Timeline
Manager
Stewart Foster

Stewart Foster

Maesteg,Mid Glamorgan

Summary

A committed, confident, and highly professional leader with a passion for people, who aims to deliver the very best of outcomes in any situation. Highly regarded as a proven strategic thinker and natural motivator with a proven record of delivery within the high tempo environment of the Armed Forces and Ministry of Defence. Skilled in Budget management, workforce transformations and planning, Training, data analysis, leadership, and human resources .

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Sub-Unit Imprest and Records Officer

Royal Navy
07.2022 - Current
  • Management of all Unit Budget expenditure (UK and Overseas)
  • Management of all Unit Electronic Procurement Cards (Government Credit Cards)
  • Compiled financial data for business forecasting and budgeting.
  • Organised and carried out month-end, quarterly and year-end processes.
  • Organisational input to the Royal Marine Transformation programme (Known as Future Commando Force)
  • The development of appropriate policies, standards, roles, and responsibilities for the management of Data
  • Effectively Lead a team to ensure the Unit HR responsibilities are carried out.
  • Reviewed and certified official financial statements for presentation to shareholders and governing bodies.
  • Conducted regular reviews and official audits to validate recordkeeping and controls.

Workforce Establishments Manager

Royal Navy
09.2021 - 07.2022
  • Management of 3500 Defence Intelligence positions across 75 disparate Ministry of Defence Organisations
  • Conducted a mass review; aligning positions to the new transformation changes and the creation of UK Strategic Command ((New branding released without accurate management data)
  • Lead on implementation plan to rectify management data shortfalls
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Key stakeholder in conducting strategic Annual Budget Cycle review - redistributing workforce positions and funding as required.

Human Resource Manager

NATO Special Operations HQ, Royal Navy, NATO
BELGIUM
01.2020 - 09.2021
  • HR Administration of personnel from 30 different NATO nations
  • Conducting the onboarding and in processing of new arrivals into a foreign country whilst co-ordinating departing personnel back to their native countries
  • Key stakeholder in the NATO Workforce Planning Cycle - identifying workforce requirements enabling NATO Countries to bid on desired position opportunities.

HR/Payroll Compliance manager

Royal Navy
07.2018 - 01.2020
  • Led on several investigative payroll projects recovering more than £500k due to incorrect policies and administrative actions
  • Conducted annual compliance reviews/visits of 25 Royal Naval seagoing platforms
  • This ensues policy compliance and integrity
  • RN Focal Point HR Systems manager for JPA, responsible for processes and training management to rectify shortcomings
  • RN representative on Tri-Service Working group to share best practices and improve processes
  • Advising, guiding, and mentoring a team of 700 HR/payroll specialists throughout the Royal Navy.
  • Communicated risk and compliance reports for broader awareness.

Senior HR Specialist, HR Manager, Payroll Manager

Royal Navy
03.2002 - 05.2015
  • · Varied HR Roles including HR Manager, Payroll Manager, Training, and Instructional Roles, Recruiting and Information Management.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (HR)

Chartered Institute of Personnel And Development

CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership. -

Chartered Management Institute

NVQ Level 2 Business Administration -

National Vocational Qualification

Skills

  • Communication and stakeholder management :

Experienced in complex stakeholder management, having led, and contributed to numerous transformational changes across the entirety of the organisation For example, the restructuring of the Royal Marines required extensive data management which enabled me to highlight risks to workforce capability and deployability Being able to influence up and down chains of command drove the success of this transformation and required key stakeholder buy in This was delivered through a series of well-constructed business analysis events

  • Expert in transformation and change management -

Effectively drives a vision, translates strategic direction into actionable plans, and brings them to fruition Proven experience in showcasing the advantages of change, adeptly guiding teams through extensive transformations and process-level shifts Notable achievements include spearheading the review of management information within Defence Intelligence Organisations This review successfully navigated cultural barriers and fixed mindsets through relationship-building, dedicated support, and accurate branding, ensuring the successful delivery of the project

  • Guiding and developing teams -

With over two decades of leadership and management experience, I bring a highly effective leadership style centred on coaching and mentoring I leverage various methods to empower individuals to reach their full potential, enhancing organisational output I have a track record of successful delivery in front-line operations globally, including support during national emergencies Additionally, I served as the Compliancy Management Lead, advising, guiding, and mentoring a team of 700 HR/payroll specialists

Interests

INTERESTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS , Motorcycling, dog walking, watching boxing and rugby. Personal Development - passionate about people and their development. Interest include Myers Briggs personality tool and self-awareness.

Timeline

Sub-Unit Imprest and Records Officer

Royal Navy
07.2022 - Current

Workforce Establishments Manager

Royal Navy
09.2021 - 07.2022

Human Resource Manager

NATO Special Operations HQ, Royal Navy, NATO
01.2020 - 09.2021

HR/Payroll Compliance manager

Royal Navy
07.2018 - 01.2020

Senior HR Specialist, HR Manager, Payroll Manager

Royal Navy
03.2002 - 05.2015

Diploma of Higher Education - CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management (HR)

Chartered Institute of Personnel And Development

CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership. -

Chartered Management Institute

NVQ Level 2 Business Administration -

National Vocational Qualification
Stewart Foster