Join us for an inspiring Leadership Jersey event with Robin Smith, a seasoned law enforcement leader with over 30 years of experience. Robin's journey began in the mid-80s when he applied to Sussex Police, not knowing where Sussex was. At 18½, he travelled from Cambridgeshire to "Police HQ in Loo's," only to be kindly corrected by the ticket office lady, "I think you mean Lewes, love."

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Event Details

 

Title: Leadership Lessons From The Frontline 

 

Date: Thursday, 3rd October 2024

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Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

 

Location: Pomme d'Or Hotel, St Helier

 

​Speaker Profile

Starting his career at Brighton Police Station, Robin's early roles included the Drug Squad and Special Branch before his first taste of leadership as a Sergeant—a rank he fondly recalls as the best in the police service. Over the next two decades, Robin ascended to Chief Officer, leading through numerous high-profile incidents requiring exceptional crisis management.

 

His experiences include handling the tragic Shoreham air crash in 2015, the Greenwich Tube bomb, and the Croydon Tram crash. Robin also played critical roles during the Westminster Bridge and London Bridge terrorist incidents and the Manchester Arena attack.

 

Appointed Chief Officer for the States of Jersey Police in 2020, Robin was soon navigating the challenges of the Covid pandemic. He led responses to the Haut du Mont tragedy and Storm Ciaran and managed one of the largest operations for the Royal Visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Affectionately nicknamed 'Jonah' by colleagues, Robin's career has been marked by being in the wrong place at the wrong time—turning adversity into a testament to resilience and leadership.

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Supporting Charity

Each Leadership Jersey event supports a different local charity, and this time we are proud to support Brighter Futures Jersey.

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Event Sponsor

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks HR Now, who are kindly sponsoring this event.

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Our Partners

All Island Media support Leadership Jersey, as the leading provider of media solutions in Jersey, offering a comprehensive range of services including advertising, marketing, and communications. 

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The support from our sponsor and partners allows us to bring these valuable leadership insights to the community while making a positive impact on local charities.

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Networking
Join us for networking starting at 4:00 PM with a complimentary welcome drink before we start the talk at 4:30 PM.

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Tickets

• General Admission - £29.50

• Student & Charity Ticket - £17.50

• Table of ten - £225.00

All ticket prices are inclusive of Eventbrite's Booking Fee.

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Join us to gain practical leadership lessons from the frontline and support a great cause!

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We can't wait to see you there for our last event of the year.

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