Specialisms
I specialise in the following areas:
- Investigations
Adrian has been a senior manager with the Royal Mail Group and finished his career with them as an Appeal Hearing Manager and Investigator. He has subsequently worked as an Independent Investigator, Mediator, Coach and Facilitator since 2005.
Adrian has spent a large proportion of his time working with Local Government and Central Government. He has also conducted work for the NHS, Prison Service, Criminal Cases Review Commission, ACAS, Police and Crime Commissioner, Independent Police Complaints Commission, Fire and Rescue Services, Education Establishments and the Security Forces Hospital of Saudi Arabia. He now dedicates his time to conducting investigations across Local Government.
Adrian has carried out investigations at the highest level within the public sector and is one of the few Independent Investigators who conducts section 151 investigations for the Local Government Association (LGA).
Key Strengths/Area of Expertise
- Demonstrate a high level of independence, objectivity, discretion, and confidentiality
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, sound judgement and decision making
Professional Qualifications
- Diploma in Coaching (ILM5)
- Certificates in Mediation
- Train the Trainer
- Certificate in Conflict Management Training
- Certificate in Delivering Learning
- Certificate in Management
- National Distribution Certificate
- Certificate in Retail Management
Testimonials/Case Studies
- “I had to investigate a Council’s procurement contract that went overspent, when I did not have a procurement background. I had to acquaint myself with the aspects of procurement which related to my investigation and seek out procurement professionals who could assist me when I required them. By proceeding in this way, it allowed me to make evidence-based decisions on an unfamiliar matter to me. This allowed the Council to update their procurement policies and procedures.”
Notable Achievements
Mid Staffordshire Public Enquiry Report:
- Expert Panel Member for the Patients Association analysing the standard of the investigations that were carried out by Mid Staffordshire NHS Trust. Recommendations from this work were included within the Mid Staffordshire Public Enquiry Report written by Robert Francis KC.
Magistrate:
- Sitting as a Magistrate since 2001 and have been a Principal Justice since 2006. Menored new Magistrates and have conducted appraisals on fellow Magistrates.
Crown Court Appeals:
- Sat with a Judge to adjudicate on Appeals Hearings on cases from the Magistrates’ Court.
Employment Tribunal:
- Sat on Employment Tribunals, as a lay member, for seven years.
Cambridge and District Community Mediation Service:
- Volunteered as a neighbourhood mediator for six years assisting neighbours to resolve the issues that were causing conflict between them. Assisted in appointing and then mentoring new mediators.
Training/Coaching/Workshop Offers
- How to conduct an investigation
- How to present at a Disciplinary Hearing
- How to present at an Appeal Hearing