Stuart Askew

I am a committed and hardworking individual who enjoys a challenge. In addition to strong communication skills, I am able to work effectively in a team, I handle multiple tasks on a daily basis competently, I can demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills and thrive under pressure. My drive and ambition ensure I am a valuable addition to any company. Throughout my career I have worked to the highest of standards ensuring that safety and quality are utmost. Where necessary I challenge the status quo to produce innovative solutions.

I would like to work for a company that strives for perfection, where my efforts can be developed and rewarded and where like minded professionals can share their ideas to make the work place a better place

Within Industry

• I have been a Training manager, responsible for the implementation of a training and development program for the entire staff, this includes course development, delivery and co-ordination of all staff/course details.Develop and lead the in-house training offer.Ensuring that the competency framework is robust and fit for purpose.

• I have been a team leader, and a team member involved in setting up full maintenance procedures, which included planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and shift patterns. These measures both improved the efficiency of the plant and the moral of the staff.• I have worked on my own initiative to ensure that both electrical and mechanical equipment is kept working.• I have experience of various equipment, which includes, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Pumps and Motors and PLC programming and Fault finding.• I have worked for many different companies while fulfilling various contracts, these include, FMGC, Railway, F1 and Service sector.• I have had experience of managing both small and large-scale projects.

Within Education

• As a Director, Lead Practitioner and Curriculum Manager I have been involved in the setup of new schools, curriculum development, timetable planning, and staff management. The roles have also led me to be involved with various examination boards and employers to ensure the timely success of students.• I have dealt with industrial partners to both develop and sell courses.• I have had pastoral care for 80 plus students during their time at college, this included tutorial duties and also the planning and implementing of specialised tutorials.• Led on Staff development and appraisals to ensure a cohesive and productive team around the students• I have kept on top of a very varied workload, which has included both mechanical and electrical teaching along with the day-to-day management of the engineering department within a college.• I have taught on a variety of subjects which include Aeronautical, Maths, ICT, Science, PLC’s, Electrical Installation, DTand general Engineering at Level 1 through to Level 5

Career summary

Head of Post 16 Engineering​​Aug 24 – Ongoing​Abbeywood School

Responsible for the leadership and development of the post 16 Engineering delivery

Head of Aeronautical and Engineering, ​Aug 21 – Aug 24​Bristol College​

IQA, CAA/EASA Quality manager      

Working at City of Bristol College in a multi-functional role. I lecture across a range of Engineering and H&S subjects (level 2-5), alongside this role I am the IQA for the Engineering and Aeronautical department ensuring all standards are met. My role also includes being the quality manager for the CAA and EASA 147 training establishment

Teacher (Head y9)​​​Sept 20 – July 21​​Nova Hreod School Swindon

Role of Head of Year 9 and Head of House, which includes, helping students make informed choices for their future. This role involves all aspects of teaching years 7 to 11, however role also includes leading and developing the rewards and data system for the school - this system includes information on attendance, rewards, homework etc...

Training and Development Manager ​Oct 19 – Aug 20​Stewart Milne Timber systems

The implementation of a training and development program for the entire staff, this includes course development, delivery and co-ordination of all staff/course details.

Develop and lead the in-house training offer.

Ensuring that the competency framework is robust and fit for purpose.

Lead on Succession planning and CPD development

Lead Practitioner Engineering​Jun 17 – Oct 19​​UTC Oxfordshire

This is an internal move to develop a second school within the group.

This role involves the development of the engineering provision for the UTC, working with companies and partners to rewrite the curriculum to best enable the growth of all interested parties.

Director of Engineering​​April 15 – Jun 17​UTC Swindon

The set up and development of a new school.Ensuring that the curriculum is accessible to all new students. Developing links with local businesses. Integrating all new families into the UTC concept – explaining the different approach to learning to both students and their parents/carers

Training and Development Manager​Jun 14 – Apr 15​​Various contract work

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Engineering Lecturer​​Oct 13 – June 14​City of Oxford College

Teaching Engineering Qualifications within the College, developing a practical course outline for the subsidiary and Extended diplomas.

Training Consultant​​July 12 – July 13​​Pearsons Group

Responsible for the development of the Electrical division and delivery of the Electrical courses for T Q Catalis.

Visiting Industry to both develop and sell courses, these companies include, Toyota, Network Rail and Mercedes Formula 1 team.

Academic Team Leader​​Sept 06 to July 12         ​​South Nottingham College

As an ATL I have been responsible for the following

1. The development and delivery of the Toyota Apprenticeship Program.

2. The marketing and Selling of Engineering Vocational courses to Industry.

3. The production and implementation of the engineering divisions timetable ranging from level one to level five with a variety of integrated topics.

4. The personal tutor to 80+ students

5. Liaising with external agencies to ensure the timely completion of various syllabi.

6. Teaching a broad spectrum of topics that include Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, PLCs and Maths.

Electrical Engineer​​Feb 05 to Sept 06​​Various Contract Work

As an Electrical Engineer I have worked in a number of industry sectors including, Rail, FMGC. Within the rail industry I was responsible for a team of engineers which installed automated train wash systems for the London Underground system; this included completing the installation within tight budget and timescales. Within the FMGC industry Iwas a Maintenance Manager responsible for the setting up of a total maintenance program for a large new factory.

Rehabilitation Engineer​​Aug 02 to Feb 05​​N.H.S

Responsible for the design and manufacture of bespoke equipment to improve the utility of mobility equipment.

Avionics Engineer​​Aug 89 to Aug 02​​Royal Air Force

Responsible for ensuring that a fleet of highly complex aircraft were always serviceable, this could mean being sent abroad at very short notice, working with very limited spares and also in hostile conditions.

Training and qualifications

8 X G.C.S.E​​May 88​​Ellis Guilford School​All above Grade C

3 X A Levels​​Aug 89​​High Pavement College All above Grade C

Btec Electrical Engineering​​RAF Cosford​​Pass

O.N.C Electrical Engineering​​RAF Cosford​​Pass

Cert Ed​​​Jun 10​​Bedford University​Pass

A1 Assessors Award

IQA/TAQA Award​​​

NEBOSH Certificate​

18th Edition

2394/2395 certificates.​​​Qualified SolidWorks Instructor

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