Mark Faulkner BA (hons), MABP – Managing Director
After graduating in Psychology from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Mark embarked on a career in business. Starting out in international banking, he soon moved to the power industry where he applied behavioural science to the management of people in power stations. His unusual combination of academic qualifications allowed him to provide a unique angle to management in an engineering biased sector.
With an HNC in Engineering, a graduate diploma in Procurement and Supply from CIPS and a national certificate from NEBOSH, Mark is able to talk from an informed position on many subjects. This enabled him to enjoy a varied career in general management positions before founding his own company in 2017. Behavioural Insights Team Solutions allows Mark to share his knowledge and experience gained over the last 20 years.
In recent years, many companies have realised the benefits of applying behavioural science to the workplace, with behavioural safety programs and leadership initiatives being increasingly common. In such an environment, Mark’s background of behavioural science, business, health & safety and engineering is perfectly placed to support such initiatives. This coupled with his extensive management and leadership experience makes him the ideal candidate to help you deliver improvements to your team’s performance.
Mark is also an approved Health & Safety Assessor, performing pre-qualification assessments to SSIP criteria, raising the standard of health and safety management in the workplace.
Mark’s personable style and interactive techniques make him a popular choice for the delivery of training. He has a particular skill in relating scientific models and concepts to the modern workplace, making them easy to understand for any audience.
Professional Recognition:
Practitioner – The Association for Business Psychology
Direct Associate – Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply
Approved Assessor – Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP)
Affiliate – Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
Resume:
2017-to date Behavioural Insights Team Solutions Ltd.
Managing Director
Bringing behavioural science to the workplace to help you improve the performance of your team.
2016-2017 InterGen UK/Massachusetts
Global Inventory Manager
Working as part of the global Operations and Engineering Leadership Team, implemented a global program of inventory optimisation. Implementing systems, governance and a program of education to enable the organisation to better manage inventory and deliver value to the business.
2015-2016 InterGen Coryton
Plant Manager
Responsible for all operational aspects of running a CCGT Power Station.
2013-2015 InterGen Coryton
Operations & Maintenance Manager
Responsible for day-to-day Production activity and Compliance & Performance function.
2011-2013 InterGen Coryton
Compliance & Performance Manager
Responsible for ensuring legal and HSE compliance and optimising plant thermal performance and reliability.
2007–2011 InterGen Coryton
Materials Controller and UK Lead
In addition to the role of Materials Controller, providing regional co-ordination for ERP system support and development and perform the role of lead for UK procurement initiatives.
2000–2007 InterGen Coryton
Materials Controller
Inventory and Purchasing Management. Responsible for preparation of £21MM budget and management of £5MM inventory. Responsible for management of £250K facilities budget and administration of all procurement activity for the site. Also providing ad-hoc support to ERP software users in the region.
1997–2000 InterGen Runcorn
Plant Attendant
Initially working on a team implementing the station’s planned preventative maintenance and ERP system. Became plant attendant in 1998 supporting the maintenance department. Gaining good foundation knowledge of the processes within a combined cycle gas turbine power plant.
1997–1997 MBNA International Bank Ltd. Chester
Credit Analyst
Determining credit worthiness of applicants for credit cards. Liaising with international banks and clients.
Education:
2008 – Awarded Distinction in NEBOSH Level 3 National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
2006 – MCIPS. Graduate Diploma foundation level
2000 – Awarded HNC Distinction in Engineering from Mid Cheshire College, Cheshire. Specialising in Electronics.
1996 – Awarded 2.1 Honours degree in Psychology from the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne. Specialising in the study of autonomic processes and the practical application of the phenomenon of ‘mind over matter’.
1991-1993 – Awarded 4 A-levels at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College. 3 at grade A in Economics, British Government and Politics, General Studies; One grade D in Mathematics with Statistics. Also awarded an A/S Level in French at Grade D.
Other Attainments:
2018 – Safety Schemes in Procurement (HSE authorised) – SSIP assessor.
2015 – CompEx – EX F, Foundation in Hazardous Awareness.
2011 – Chartered Institute of Environmental Health – Level 2 Award in Principals of COSHH
2009 – IOSH – Environmental Practitioner 1A Waste & Contaminated Land.