Martin Whelan BA Hons FCG

Martin Whelan BA Hons FCG has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Martin currently serves as the Head of Governance and Data Protection Officer at the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care System (ICS) since September 2022. Prior to their current position, they worked at the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where they held various roles including Deputy Trust Secretary from November 2018 to September 2022, Assistant Trust Secretary from May 2013 to October 2018, and Acting Deputy Trust Secretary from October 2014 to January 2017. In addition, they worked at the Association Of Democratic Services Officers as a Trainer from August 2021 to June 2022 and at Cambridge City Council as a Committee Manager from September 2009 to May 2013. Before that, they worked at Peterborough City Council as a Senior Governance Officer from August 2006 to September 2009 and as the Corporate lead for the relationship with Parish Councils from August 2006 to September 2008. Martin also has experience working at the Environment Agency, where they served as an External Relations Officer from March 2005 to August 2006, and as a Technical Support Officer (Temporary) from December 2003 to June 2004.

Martin Whelan BA Hons FCG began their education in 1993 at Queen Elizabeths High School in Gainsborough, where they completed their secondary education until the year 2000. Martin then went on to attend Loughborough University from 2000 to 2003, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Politics with Geography.

In 2014, Martin enrolled at BPP University, where they pursued the Chartered Secretary Qualification Scheme during their studies from 2014 to 2021. This qualification focused on Corporate Governance.

Martin furthered their professional development by completing various courses and programs. In 2018, they participated in the NHS Leadership Academy Award in Leadership Foundations and the National Council for the Training of Journalists' Foundation Certificate in Journalism. Martin also attended a short course at Loughborough University in the same year, focusing on Development, Disasters, and Sanitation.

During 2019, Martin engaged in additional professional development opportunities. Martin completed the BIAB Personal Licence Holder Course through the Cambridge City Council and obtained the NHS Leadership Academy Award in Healthcare Leadership - Mary Seacole Programme. Additionally, they enrolled in the Mary Seacole Programme through the NHS Leadership Academy.

In 2015, Martin pursued the Advanced Certificate of Health Service Governance from ICSA to further enhance their knowledge in the field without specifying the subject area of study.

Overall, Martin Whelan BA Hons FCG has a diverse education history, demonstrating their commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in the fields of Politics, Geography, Corporate Governance, NHS Leadership, Journalism, and Health Service Governance.