Joseph

▸   AssocRICS — Associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

▸   MCMI — Member of the Chartered Management Institute

▸   MAPM — Member of the Association of Project Management

▸   ISEP — Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals

▸   MSP — Managing Successful Programmes

▸   Prince2 — Project Management Framework

▸   TACA — Technical Affiliate Carbon Accountant (organisational carbon footprint calculation)

▸   50+ CPD certificates across coaching, leadership, inclusivity, and project management

I have worked extensively with executive teams, funding bodies and multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes aligned to strategic objectives. My approach is analytical, evidence-based and commercially grounded. I understand the importance of aligning sustainability initiatives with financial performance, risk management and growth strategy—particularly in environments exposed to tender requirements, compliance obligations and increasing stakeholder scrutiny.

As part of the Auditel network, I combine my own expertise with the collective strength of specialists in carbon reduction, energy management, procurement optimisation and supply chain strategy. This integrated capability ensures that clients benefit from robust data analysis, compliant carbon reporting, structured cost reduction programmes and long-term behavioural change embedded within their organisations.

Managing Director  |  Hive Mind Pro Ltd                                Oct 2021 – Present

▸   Running an Auditel franchise within the limited company — advising clients on energy costs, carbon, and procurement strategy.

▸   Deliver carbon footprint calculations and net-zero roadmaps for SME and corporate clients.

▸   Established governance frameworks for major programme and project boards from standing start.

▸   Provide consultancy across Carbon, Energy, and Procurement — managing contract work across multiple client environments.

Senior Project Manager  |  Xpansiv                                      Oct 2024 – Dec 2025

▸   Delivered high-value technical projects (incl. Google partnership work) on time and within budget.

▸   Designed new executive reporting and operating processes, improving measurable performance visibility.

▸   Built and chaired programme and project boards, owning governance end-to-end.

▸   Led multi-department sprint cycles to hit strategic milestones.

Programme Manager  |  Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council Apr 2018 – Oct 2024

▸   Delivered £14m+ programme portfolio, including the government's Levelling Up Fund — on time, on budget.

▸   Sole point of contact for South Yorkshire's Covid-19 testing programme; coordinated across NHS, government, and local partners.

▸   Rebuilt an underperforming council department from the ground up into a high-performing, commercially minded team of 40.

▸   Managed a 40-strong team: objectives, appraisals, training, and succession planning.

▸   Established KPIs and performance data infrastructure, materially improving productivity and accountability.

▸   Prepared statutory financial and management accounting reports; ensured full compliance with council requirements.

Director  |  SushiSushi Limited                                               Jul 2016 – Jan 2018

▸   Co-founded and scaled an FMCG e-commerce start-up: product development, brand, web build, and multi-channel sales.

▸   Designed and executed digital marketing strategies that drove measurable growth in brand awareness and revenue.

▸   Built financial models — P&L, cash flow, variance analysis — informing board-level decisions.

▸   Negotiated supplier contracts and SLAs, delivering cost savings and operational efficiency.

Development Manager (Consultant) |  E.On Limited      Apr 2014 – Dec 2015

▸   Secured planning permission for an 18-turbine, 60MW wind farm — from project proposal to authority sign-off.

▸   Managed the full project lifecycle: milestones, budgets, resource sourcing, and public consultation.

▸   Tracked project costs in SAP and managed ongoing stakeholder and PR activities.

Director  |  Volkswind UK Limited                                         Apr 2008 – Dec 2013

▸   Spearheaded the UK market entry for Volkswind GmbH — built the business from zero to a portfolio of assets sold at profit.

▸   Raised £2m investment; converted it into £7m of assets, demonstrating strong financial acumen and deal-making capability.

▸   Led operational field teams; reported directly to the board with timely, data-led management reports.

Project Manager / Acquisition Surveyor |  WHP Projects Limited        Aug 2006 – Sep 2007

▸   Agreed project timings, critical paths, and budgets directly with clients and stakeholders.

▸   Managed project staff day-to-day; matched tasks to individual skills and capacity.

▸   Delivered financial planning including sales forecasts, budgets, and cash-flow analysis.

Project Consultant  |  Babcock International                     Oct 2002 – Aug 2006

▸   Set project timelines, milestones, and sign-off criteria for defence sector programmes.

▸   Built and maintained strong stakeholder relationships, contributing to repeat business and client satisfaction.

Level 8 PgDip – Strategic Management & Leadership             May 2023 – Dec 2023

London School of Business & Research

Level 7 PgDip – Strategic Management & Leadership             Nov 2021 – Nov 2022

London School of Business & Research

Certificate – Foundation in Public Health                                    Jan 2022 – Jul 2022

University of Leeds

BA (Hons) Business Administration — 2:1                                             1996 – 1998

University of Northumbria

HND Business & International Marketing — Merit                                  1995 – 1996

University of Northumbria