TWThom Wilkinson
@thomwilkinson
Delivery-focused project leader with 8+ years' experience delivering complex public-sector programmes.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a delivery-focused project leader with over eight years' experience leading multi-disciplinary teams across complex government systems and international programmes. I combine hands-on programme management with strategic delivery leadership to translate policy intent into sustained delivery capability.
My track record includes end-to-end delivery of two international COVID-19 vaccine programmes valued at $300m+, establishing governance and risk controls that enabled on-time deployment of 7.5 million doses, and leading a major organisational transformation across 200+ staff to improve decision-making and reduce staffing costs.
I am experienced in high-stakes political and commercial environments, building cross-government coordination, advising senior leaders and Ministers, recovering public assets, and designing long-term capability improvements that reduce contractor dependency and strengthen resilience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
FODelivered priority projects for the FCDO internal consultancy, leading organisational transformation with data-led resource allocation and launching a 150+ person Soft Power Council event to strengthen government–industry collaboration.
UALed full-lifecycle delivery of two international COVID-19 vaccine programmes ($300m+), established governance and controls to enable on-time deployment of 7.5 million doses and mitigated multi-billion pound strategic risks.
Business Transformation Manager
Department for Business
Sep 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year)
Secured Ministerial approval for the ÂŁ429m Onshoring Programme and redesigned the Vaccines Taskforce operating model, reducing contractor dependency by 30% and embedding long-term delivery capability.
DHStrengthened national delivery capability during the COVID-19 vaccine rollout by redesigning reporting and governance and migrating 100+ staff to shared digital collaboration platforms to improve coordination and decision-making.
Project & Operations Support Officer
National Security
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years)
Supported operational and emergency planning programmes, coordinated training for 500+ staff, and led procurement and rollout of workforce scheduling software improving effectiveness for 200+ staff.
Project and Operations Support Officer
National Security
Jul 2017 - Jul 2019 (2 years)
Supported complex operational and emergency planning programmes, coordinated training for 500+ staff, and led procurement and rollout of workforce scheduling software improving effectiveness for 200+ staff.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity College London
Master of Science, International Public Policy
Completed an MSc in International Public Policy focusing on policy analysis and implementation in international contexts.
UYUniversity of York
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Politics with International Relations
Grade: First
Graduated with a BA (Hons) in Politics with International Relations, achieving First-class honours.
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