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Freelance Non-Executive Director Rye, East Sussex, UK

A positive, proactive and dynamic professional combining a strong legal background with extensive experience in business &charity work and local government. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills

Rating:Unrated (New)
Hourly Rate:£44.44
Available From:Now
Seller ID: 294547
: Offers a discounted hourly rate to registered charities

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CV

A positive, proactive and dynamic professional combining a strong legal background with extensive experience in charitable work and local government. Capable of utilising sound judgement to provide advice and guidance at board level to facilitate full compliance and efficiency in terms of operational and financial management. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills, the ability to build rapport at all levels and to influence critical decision making processes. Able to work effectively on own initiative, and as a manager of a successful and productive team, and thrives in highly pressurised and challenging working environments.

Employment History

(Sep 2008 & ongoing)

Non-Executive Director

East Sussex

Attending board meetings and providing specific guidance on compliance, HR and business development to this successful firm of commercial stationers and printers.


(Feb 2008 & ongoing)

Fitness to Practice Panellist

London

Sitting as a Panellist on the Conduct & Competency Committee, hearing cases of alleged misconduct against registrants.


(May 2006 & ongoing)

Director & Trustee

East Sussex

Attending ten board meetings every year on behalf of the charity providing activities, respite and rehabilitative care for physically and mentally disabled people in Sussex and Kent. Advising the board on all aspects of company and charity law and facilitating full compliance therewith.


(Feb 2006 & ongoing)

Director

East Sussex

Jointly responsible for the establishment and management of the company operating bars and public houses and now developing a "consulting" division of the business. Playing a pivotal role in the general management of the business with specific responsibility for the finance and HR functions. Additionally responsible for ensuring that the business operates in full compliance with all relevant legislation.


(Jul 1999 & ongoing)

Trustee & Company Secretary

East Sussex

Playing a key role in managing projects on behalf of the charity that accesses funding for local charities and voluntary organisations. Advising the board on all aspects of company and charity law and facilitating full compliance therewith.


(Jun 2006 to Aug 2008)

Barrister

East Sussex

Representing clients in Magistrates Courts, County Courts and Appeal Courts specialising primarily in criminal defence, licensing law and charity law


(Nov 2004 to Aug 2008)

Barrister

Maidstone

Specialising in criminal prosecution with responsibility for attending court, managing client relationships and carrying out legal research. Also dealing with comany law and consumer credit issues.


(May 2001 to Nov 2004)

Employed Barrister

Richard Body & Co. Solicitors, Hastings

Fully accountable for the management of the Crown Court Team tasked with preparing cases for the Crown Court and for appeal. Supervising the activities of a team of six members of staff whilst managing a personal caseload of approximately 50 cases at any one time

Professional Qualifications

Barrister

Education

(Oct 1999 to Jun 2001)

Inns of Court School of Law

Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Legal Studies


(Oct 1996 to Jun 1999)

University of Kent

LL.B (Hons)
In addition to the "core" subjects I also studied Company Law, International Business Transactions and the Law of Evidence.


(Sep 1989 to Jul 1996)

Thomas Peacocke School

13 GCSEs
3 A Levels (Law, Psychology & English Literature)

Local Government Experience

Independent local councillor from 1999-present with the following experience:
May 2008-present - Chair of Policy & Resources Committee
1999-present - Member of Policy & Resources Committee
1999-2008 - Member of Planning Committee
2004-2006 - Mayor & Chair of Council
2003 - Deputy Mayor & Vice Chair of Council
2001-2003 - Chair of Charity & Bequests Committee

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