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Drew Smith

Collaborator · DISC type is
Director of Operations at AKG
📍 Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

A seasoned operations director with nearly 20 years of experience in the UKs employability sector. He is an expert in budget management, operational strategy, and team leadership, having held senior roles at AKG, Maximus, and Seetec Pluss. He holds a 2: 1 degree from The Open University.

Drew is a reflective and forward-looking individual who views professional challenges as opportunities for personal growth. His long-standing career demonstrates a deep-seated passion for helping people return to the labour market, fostering accountability and trust within his teams.

He has dedicated almost his entire two-decade career to the Employability Sector.

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Director of Operations
Location
Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Drew shows up

Appreciative
Example Driven
Consensus Builder

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Drew cares about

Employability Sector
With nearly 20 years of experience, he is deeply committed to the sector, focusing on helping people, including those with disabilities, return to the labour market.
Operational Improvement
His career centers on fostering organizational efficiency and leading collaborative forums to drive continuous performance improvement.
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Career

Work history

8-2023 - 9-2025
Director of Operations
AKG
7-2023 - 9-2025
Director of Operations
Jobs 22
7-2021 - 6-2023
Operations Director
Seetec Pluss
12-2018 - 7-2021
Regional Director, Remploy Cymru: Part of the Maximus Family
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5-2011 - 12-2018
Regional Operations Manager
Remploy Ltd
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Media appearances

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Education
1999 - 2001
2:1
The Open University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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