Rolls-Royce

- Led transformation from a low-performing Scrum team to a highly collaborative, performing team using Kanban.
- Product Owner and Agile Coach of two Software teams developing a Data Platform for the business, initially focusing on maximising engine availability which has currently saved over £9 million for the customer. Created roadmaps and led stakeholder reviews to maintain alignment across teams.
- Coached the team to use a Minimum Viable Product approach in line with the Lean Startup methodology. This resulted in delivering a bespoke software solution in 4 months which saves £70k/year and reduces the manufacturing time of a component by 12%.
- Supporting the wider business adopt a more agile approach to product development, facilitating workshops, writing strategy documents and coaching teams in their transformation.
- Qualified Professional Scrum Master and trained SAFe Practitioner.

Agile Delivery Lead

- Technically lead three component teams through New Product Introduction - developing the component method of manufacture and managing the technical risk.
- Managing the programme management for those components, updating project plans (P6), technical risk burndown using PFMEAs and being accountable for delivery of the production technical packages.
- Specialised in Design for Manufacture - balancing the Design ideals against realistic Manufacturing considerations to meet delivery commitments.
- Responsible for building the team. Hiring, performance management, personal development and coaching.
- Built a culture of continuous improvement, hosting retrospectives to reflect and learn from mistakes before the components went into production. Applied Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles such as value stream mapping and statistical process control to reduce waste and variation within our manufacturing methods, improving quality and delivery.

Manufacturing Engineering Technical Lead

- Responsible for managing the existing components through manufacture including managing non-conformance and reworks to maintain Design intent.
- Co-ordinated and led major design improvements with stress, thermal and materials engineers as we re-introduced components into manufacture. Reduced non-conformance by over 50% through these improvements.
- Managed operations stakeholders as the primary contact for Engineering as we balanced the risk of progressing with manufacture vs performing detailed analysis on defects. Strong communicator.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Attained.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Blueprint Leadership Academy

- Coached clients of Small-Medium Enterprises on Transformational Change and business development. Specialised in getting the leaders to empower their teams to achieve ambitious outcomes.
- Focused on setting meaningful goals, using OKRs and aligning the team to collaborate together to achieve them. Supported the planning and execution of these goals through workshops and coaching.
- Devised a goal-setting planner, now available on Amazon.co.uk to help others set personal goals and track progress.

Leadership Consultant

BAE Systems

Spent 4 months on placement in Mechanical Engineering Support. This involved producing solutions to problems with the product. Skills used include; Problem Solving, Engineering Design, Mathematical Analysis and Report Writing.

My second placement on the GDF was in Cost Engineering began in January 2013 and involved working on the bid process for various projects and pricing the labour within the business.

GDF Engineer

Worked as a design engineer as part of the High Integrity Pressure Vessels team within the Nuclear Marine sector. Assisted in the design of a number of components, writing technical reports, working on the design and manufacture of the pressure vessel following ASME codes III and VIII. Techniques used included Design for Assembly/Manufacture, TRIZ and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis. SC Security Clearance attained.

Over my time in the Engineering sector, I have witnessed many examples of both good and bad leadership. In 2021, I started working with clients to help improve their leadership, based on empowering team members with effective goal setting, determining where they decide to focus their efforts and developing a framework to support others to get higher performance.

My background, working in some of the best engineering firms in the world, has given me great exposure to "Operational Excellence" - which is what I can work with you to achieve. Operational excellence is the perfect balance of People, Process and Purpose. I have the tools to help you with all three!

People are at the heart of any good business, but you need to get the right ones, develop them and keep them around. I can help you preparing for interviewing new employees, empowering them to love their role and develop them so they can be at their best more often.

Process is often overlooked in leadership, but a great leader understands their outputs and helps their team by removing obstacles so they can deliver. Are your team bogged down or have inconsistent ways of working, with limited tangible results? I am experienced in Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, Quality Management Systems and more to help you fix these problems.

Finally, purpose! Tell your team what you need to achieve and let them figure out how to get there. I can help with goal setting, planning for the future and delivering the mission to your team. Without understanding purpose, your team will never be able to reach high performance.

If your organisation is struggling to develop a high performing culture, get in touch and let me help you achieve your goals.

Dan Webb

Instinct HR

Instinct HR are independent HR specialists who provide tailored people solutions to SMEs. We work in partnership with business owner and their management teams to manage all strategic and operational people related matters, providing bespoke HR support and solutions that meet your unique business needs.

Instinct HR provides a comprehensive range of services to ensure you get right HR support when you need it. Whether it be one off support, periodic help, business partnering, or full retained HR management:

- Bespoke HR support and solutions for SMEs
- HR expertise without the cost of a HR department
- Common sense advice and hands on support when you need it
- Expert help for new and growing businesses

Based in Nottingham, and covering the Midlands, you get a local Chartered MCIPD (Level 7) accredited HR professional who gets to know you, your business and your team. 

I have 24 years strategic and generalist HR experience, in a variety of industries including retail, healthcare, pharmacy, manufacturing, supply chain, management consultancy, local government, non profit organisations, and higher education. 

Contact details:
office: 0115 871 2330
email: darren@instincthr.co.uk
web: www.instincthr.co.uk

Founder & People Director

Nottingham City Business Club

Created in 1924, Nottingham City Business Club is the oldest business club outside London, with members drawn from all sectors and sizes of commercial enterprise.

The aims of the club have remained the same throughout its history: to promote and discuss all matters pertaining to the business and social interests of members, and to hold lunches to which prominent guests are invited to speak on matters of commercial interest.

Club Secretary

Council Member

Club Member

Nottingham Trent University

Providing HR project management and consultancy support to deliver strategic HR projects and initiatives that support the delivery of NTU’s strategic priorities. Working in partnership with the University executive, senior academic users, and functional leads to drive the implementation and delivery of key HR initiatives, programmes and projects.

HR Project Manager

Derbyshire County Council

Leader of the cross council digital transformation programme of work, Channel Shift. Improving resident experience through the delivery of CRM, complaints, and room & event booking solutions for over 600 services.

Programme Manager

Go MAD Thinking

Piloting an exciting new leadership development concept; The 30-Day Dash, which turbocharges leaders thinking to solve a significant issue or achieve a significant goal. 
 
The 30-Day Dash is a brand new digital programme to prepare leaders to overcome their biggest hurdles, get projects and initiatives back on track and get teams focused - all in just 30 days!

Made up of 4 stages the programme features a number of virtual conferences, one-to-one coaching sessions and post-conference clinics. 

The programme is underpinned by the research-backed Go MAD Thinking methodology and is great for teams and individuals.

https://www.gomadthinking.com/events/30-day-dash/

Test of Concept Partner

Boots UK

The retail and pharmacy leader for Boots businesses across East Leicestershire. Understanding customers unique needs and inspiring my 14 stores to provide unrivalled care to customers and patients. Accountability for 220 colleagues across a £33m business

Area Manager

The retail and pharmacy leader for Boots businesses within Derby and the surrounding areas. Accountability for 350 colleagues across a £55m business. Understanding customers unique needs and inspiring my 15 stores to provide an unrivalled customer experience.

The retail and pharmacy leader for Nottingham City, whose primary role is to understand customers and their unique needs, inspiring my 16 store teams to deliver unrivalled customer and patient care.

Key success: Delivered 7th best scorecard in the company across all pharmacy measures. Improving from 102nd in just 9 months.

The retail and pharmacy leader for East Staffordshire, whose primary role is to understand customers and their unique needs, inspiring my 13 store teams to deliver unrivalled customer and patient care.

Key Success: Developing and creating a team of leaders over 15 months to deliver the 12th best pharmacy scorecard in the company, from a starting position of bottom 10.

A business partner to the Head of Region, a trusted advisor and performance coach.  My role is to develop the leadership capability of the regional team, as well as engaging influencing and steer them to deliver the people agenda.

Key Success: Created a weekly 'heroes' recognition scheme that celebrated and recognised outstanding performance, changing the behaviours of leaders and inspiring better performance

HR Business Partner

Facilitated the business process re-design for the improved delivery of HR management information to Boots UK senior leaders. 

Facilitated the solution design and board sign off for the development and implementation of a centralised UK recruitment service centre for Boots. 

Internal consultant for multiple HR change programmes

HR Consultant

Project manager and work stream leader for a range of HR change programs, delivered using Prince2, LEAN and Six Sigma. Led user acceptance testing program for two distinct phases of implementation.

Applied Change Management initiatives to ensure that organization development and clear communications were part of the change process. Implemented two phases of the SAP HR program.
Networking skills used to create robust and productive external partnerships, being mutually beneficial to project and company goals.

Developed and led a consolidated HR Service Centre from across 3 company divisions. Creating a cost effective multi-skilled HR administration support. 

Provided a cost-effective service to sustain HR activities, resource management of the teams’ workload, and the review of processes to ensure legal compliance. 

Developed an operating plan and implemented a process improvement framework for multi-faceted teams. 

Responsibility for the performance management and development of three HR admin teams.

HR Service Centre Manager

Systems Implementation Manager

Systems Implementor

Various retail management positions within Boots the Chemists in the North West and North Wales areas. From £25k to £250k p.w. businesses

Retail Manager

Thank you for taking the time to visit my profile page. I am Darren, a senior HR professional, commercial leader, and programme manager. 

I founded Instinct HR in April 2020, and as an independent HR specialist I work in partnership with people-centric SMEs to develop a culture of growth, managing all strategic and operational people challenges.

I work hard to develop a deep understanding of you, your business and your team, so I can give you the tailored support you need, whilst ensuring you are protected legally, allowing you to focus on running your business. 

I am an experienced HR professional of over 24 years, with extensive commercial leadership and project management experience, supporting a wide range of sectors including IT, financial services, bio-sciences, marketing, education services, construction, pharmacy, retail, supply chain, manufacturing, non-profit, higher education, and local government. 

My specialities and expertise include:
   - Commercial Leadership (30 years)
   - Human Resources (24 years)
   - Project Management (20 years)
   - Leadership Coaching (16 years)
   - Change Management (17 years) 
   - Business Partnering (17 years)

I am a Chartered MCIPD HR professional (Level 7), with experience across multiple functions and industries, including partnering, consultancy, policy development, leadership development, and process improvement.

My key achievements include:
  - Providing HR consultancy services to dozens of SMEs across the Midlands and UK.
  - Partnered and coached senior leaders to develop and deliver strategic HR and people plans.
  - Developed leadership capability by designing and delivering bespoke development events.
  - Completed six full HR project life cycles using PRINCE2, Agile, Six-Sigma and LEAN methodologies.
  - Delivered 24 projects over an 18 year period, including SAP HR & Payroll
  - Led a range of business change programmes.

To discuss how Instinct HR can support your growth journey, please contact me on:
  - office: 0115 871 2330
  - email: darren@instincthr.co.uk

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