Mark Melhorn

Experienced leader and Defence Capability professional

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Highly accomplished business manager with a proven track record of high performance and achievement through early promotion and selection for the most demanding appointments. Trusted to operate at the highest levels of Government, personally selected to be the military adviser to a Minister where analysis and integrity are pivotal to influencing decision making. Resilient in the most demanding situations and comfortable dealing with complexity; sound judgements and assurance have shaped business planning and decisions while managing complex multi-million-pound programs and projects for over ten years. Adaptable, driven and committed ensuring delivery of change and realisation of planned benefits. Builds team cohesion while delivering enhanced performance, workforce transformation and delivery of business goals.

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  • Overwatch Group

    Overwatch Group

    6 months

  • Jankel Graphic

    Campaign Manager

    Jankel

    - 1 year 9 months

    United Kingdom

  • UK Ministry of Defence

    UK Ministry of Defence

    3 years 6 months

    • UK Ministry of Defence Graphic

      Ex : Adviser to the Minister for Defence Procurement

      UK Ministry of Defence

      - 4 months

      London, England, United Kingdom

      After a very successful and varied career in the military, I have decided to seek new opportunities. Currently undertaking professional development activities (resettlement) while seeking a challenging position within which I can continue to develop.

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      Adviser to the Minister for Defence Procurement

      UK Ministry of Defence

      - 1 year 9 months

      London, England, United Kingdom

      Adviser to a senior minister in the Ministry of Defence (MOD), responsible for the MOD procurement and infrastructure portfolio (c.£25bn per annum).

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      Strategic Planner - Financial Military Capability

      UK Ministry of Defence

      - 1 year 7 months

      Head Office, London

      Working to the Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Capability) and the Defence Board, scrutinised financial assurance, affordability and benefits alignment of the £33bn/10yr Army equipment portfolio.

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    Advanced Command and Staff Course Student

    Defence Academy of the United Kingdom

    - 11 months

    Postgraduate-level training and education course to develop critical thinking, innovative problem-solving and ethical leadership. Attended by top 20% of mid-senior military officers in preparation for senior appointments.

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    Chief Of Staff

    British Army

    - 1 year 3 months

    Overseas Operation

    Working for the operational commander of the NATO mentoring mission in Kabul, responsible for the risk analysis and operations of an independent four nation task involving 85 mentors and 200 force protection soldiers.

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    Chief of Staff

    UK Ministry of Defence

    - 2 years 3 months

    London, England, United Kingdom

    Working for the Director of Special Projects, business manager for a matrix organisation, managing resources across a £7Bn/10yr highly complex and technically sophisticated portfolio of capabilities for special users.

  • Leader (Company Commander)

    3 Rifles

    - 2 years 1 month

    Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Responsible for the training, development and operations of a 100+ strong unit and a member of the senior leadership board for an Infantry Battalion.

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    Requirements Manager

    DE&S Abbeywood

    - 1 year 10 months

    MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol

    Reporting to both the Executive Directors of Special Forces and Army Capability, deployed to MOD’s procurement organisation to ensure delivery of urgently required equipment for operations

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    Intermediate Command & Staff Course + Battlespace Technology Course

    Cranfield University / UK Defence Academy

    - 1 year 2 months

    Shrivenham

    Intermediate Command and Staff Course - a post-graduate level training and education course to develop leadership and the intellectual edge necessary for operational success.
    Battlespace Technology Course (MSc) - post-graduate education in military technologies, their acquisition, support and capability integration.

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    Commissioned Officer (RIFLES)

    British Army

    - 11 years 9 months

    A range of junior leadership and middle management posts, leading teams from 30 to 170 including on six overseas operational tours
    • Entrusted in acting rank to lead Company on most dangerous UK overseas mission in Sangin, Afghanistan
    • Delivered consistent performance in the top 10% of military officers

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    OCdt

    Royal Military Academy Sandhurst

    - 1 year

    3 Platoon CC981

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