About Dermot
As the founder of Glinsk Mediation and Consultancy, I bring over 30 years of experience, including leading a 400-strong workforce for a prominent UK charity. I’m an accredited mediator, skilled investigator, and experienced in union negotiation. My experience spans from budget planning to media representation, and I’ve provided testimony in courts and even before a House of Commons Committee. I excel at guiding discussions, managing crises, and collaborating to protect business operations and reputations. My goal is to help navigate complex challenges with strategic thinking and a calm, problem-solving approach.
English
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
London (up to 50km)
Experience
- Glinsk Mediation and Consultancy LtdManaging DirectorHUMAN RESOURCESJuly 2024 - Today (1 year and 11 months)London, United KingdomAs the founder of Glinsk Mediation and Consultancy, I bring over 30 years of experience, including leading a 400-strong workforce for a prominent UK charity. I’m an accredited mediator, skilled investigator, and experienced in union negotiation. My experience spans from budget planning to media representation, and I’ve provided testimony in courts and even before a House of Commons Committee. I excel at guiding discussions, managing crises, and collaborating to protect business operations and reputations. My goal is to help navigate complex challenges with strategic thinking and a calm, problem-solving approach.
- RSPCAInspectorate CommissionerDecember 2022 - June 2024 (1 year and 6 months)Lead for key project delivery, including transition of prosecutions to the Crown Prosecution Service and exploring options for enhanced animal welfare powers for the Inspectorate. Project lead and chair of a number working groups, including the change of legislation for the XL bully dog breed. Acting as an ambassador for the RSPCA with key external partners in the UK and overseas. Spokesperson for the RSPCA through the media and other organisations.• Spokesperson• Chair of XL bully working group• Chair of animal hazards working group• Internal investigations/critical incident reviews
- RSPCAChief Inspectorate OfficerMarch 2015 - December 2022 (7 years and 9 months)• Most senior Inspectorate officer, leading and overseeing overall performance of the RSPCA Inspectorate, 450+ people. Responsible for the Inspectorate budget and part of the RSPCA Senior Leadership Team. Devise and implement effective strategies to ensure the delivery of the animal welfare service and ensure that the RSPCA strategic objectives are implemented by the Inspectorate operational teams.• Business change through introduction of a Salesforce system and new ways of working.• Rewriting of RSPCA Inspectorate working policies and procedures.• Introduction and integration of volunteers to the RSPCA Inspectorate.• Reduction of animal cruelty cases through targeted engagement and support for vulnerable owners.• Union negotiations, including dispute resolution at ACAS.• Experienced chair of disciplinary, grievance and appeal hearings.• COVID meant changing the operating model to maintain the animal welfare service whilst protecting staff. The financial challenges presented meant finding cuts of 20% and overseeing a restructure which resulted in 100 redundancies and permanent changes to the operating model in 2020.• Introduction of a health and safety business partner model that was replicated across the organisation.
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Education
- Accredited Mediator Civil, Commercial and EmploymentLondon School of Mediation2023Accredited Mediator Civil, Commercial and Employment
- International - Foundation and Practitioner Change ManagementAPMG2018International - Foundation and Practitioner Change Management