Philip Gay
Bristol
Summary
Founder and Director of Urbane Sojourners, a virtual assistant company established in 2024. Adept at building relationships, implementing innovative solutions, and maintaining high standards of professionalism.
Professional with extensive experience in covert operations and intelligence gathering. Known for reliability and ability to handle dynamic and high-pressure environments. Consistently collaborates effectively with teams to achieve mission objectives and adapt to changing circumstances.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Nominal Manager
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed and engaged with individuals linked to terrorist activities to assess threat levels and gather intelligence.
- Developed and implemented strategies to mitigate risks posed by individuals of interest, ensuring public and officer safety.
- Conducted threat assessments through direct engagement, behavioural analysis, and intelligence review. Coordinated with law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and partner organisations to support counter-terrorism operations.
- Monitored and evaluated threat progression, adjusting operational responses accordingly.
- Maintained comprehensive records of interactions, assessments, and operational actions in line with legal and procedural standards.
- Delivered tactical advice and threat mitigation plans to senior management and operational teams. Ensuring all activities complied with legal frameworks, ethical standards, and security protocols.
- Trained and supervised team members in threat assessment, engagement techniques, and operational procedures.
- Demonstrated resilience, discretion, and professionalism in managing high-stakes, sensitive counter-terrorism cases.
Covert operations
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed and developed CHIS to gather critical intelligence on terrorist activities.
- Conducted operational planning, risk assessments, and debriefings to ensure safety and effectiveness of covert operations.
- Built and maintained confidential relationships with CHIS, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Maintained strict confidentiality and security protocols to protect sources and operational integrity.
- Collaborated closely with intelligence agencies, law enforcement units, and senior officers to coordinate counter-terrorism efforts.
- Monitored and evaluated intelligence contributions, producing detailed reports to inform operational decisions.
- Provided training and guidance to new handlers on best practices, legal frameworks, and operational procedures.
- Contributed to successful counter-terrorism investigations resulting in arrests and disruption of terrorist plots.
- Demonstrated resilience and discretion in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering results in sensitive scenarios.
Covert Operations
Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary
01.2002 - 01.2018
- Managed and developed CHIS to gather vital intelligence on organised crime networks and activities. Conducted operational planning, risk assessments, and debriefings to ensure safe and effective source handling.
- Built and maintained secure, confidential relationships with sources, ensuring strict adherence to UK legislation, police policies, and security protocols related to covert operations.
- Worked collaboratively with intelligence units, criminal investigations, and partner agencies to target and disrupt organised crime groups.
- Monitored, evaluated, and documented intelligence contributions, producing comprehensive reports to support operational decisions.
- Provided training, mentorship, and guidance to new handlers on legal frameworks, operational best practices, and source management.
- Contributed to successful arrests, seizures, and disruption of organised criminal enterprises through intelligence-led operations.
- Maintained operational security and source confidentiality in high-pressure and sensitive environments.
- Demonstrated resilience, discretion, and professionalism in handling complex and potentially dangerous covert investigations.
Patrol Officer
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
01.1997 - 01.2002
Patrol Officer
Metropolitan Police Constabulary
01.1995 - 01.1997
Interior Designer
Self-employed
01.1991 - 01.1993
Building maintenance
Greenwich Council
01.1987 - 01.1991
Education
Christian Intercultural Church Foundation course -
Crosslands Bible College
08.2024
Christian Doctrine Foundation course - undefined
Crosslands Bible College
07.2024
Christian Ministry Philosophy Foundation course - undefined
Crosslands Bible College
05.2024
Christian Pastoral Care Foundation course - undefined
Crosslands Bible College
12.2023
Nominal Managers Course - undefined
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
07.2021
Targeted recruiting Course - undefined
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
10.2020
Prison Covert Human Intelligence Course - undefined
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
04.2019
Covert Human Intelligence Course levels 2 & 3 - undefined
Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary
01.2002
Field intelligence Course - undefined
Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary
01.2000
PACE interview Course - undefined
Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary
01.1997
Police Constable Entry Programme - undefined
Metropolitan Police Constabulary
01.1995
GNVQ level 3 - Business and Finance in Leisure Management
Erith College
01.1994
GCSE's - undefined
Woolwich College
01.1992
City and Guilds basic and advance courses - Interior Design
Erith College
01.1990
GCSE's - undefined
Eaglesfield Secondary School
07.1987
Skills
- Client support
- Team collaboration
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks
- Strategic decision-making
- Effective issue resolution
- Collaborative strategic planning
- Effective relationship building
- Risk management
- Effective team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Counter Terrorism Police South-West – Recognised with a formal commendation for excellence in managing Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS) within Counter Terrorism Policing UK, demonstrating exceptional handling skills, operational judgment and commitment to national security.
- Avon and Somerset Constabulary (Covert Operations) – Awarded a commendation letter for outstanding performance as a CHIS Handler tackling Serious Organised Crime, reflecting dedication to disrupting criminal networks and safeguarding public safety through strategic intelligence operations.
Timeline
Nominal Manager
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
01.2021 - 01.2024
Covert operations
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
01.2018 - 01.2021
Covert Operations
Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary
01.2002 - 01.2018
Patrol Officer
Avon and Somerset Constabulary
01.1997 - 01.2002
Patrol Officer
Metropolitan Police Constabulary
01.1995 - 01.1997
Interior Designer
Self-employed
01.1991 - 01.1993
Building maintenance
Greenwich Council
01.1987 - 01.1991
Christian Doctrine Foundation course - undefined
Crosslands Bible College
Christian Ministry Philosophy Foundation course - undefined
Crosslands Bible College
Christian Pastoral Care Foundation course - undefined
Crosslands Bible College
Nominal Managers Course - undefined
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
Targeted recruiting Course - undefined
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
Prison Covert Human Intelligence Course - undefined
Counter Terrorism Police South-West
Covert Human Intelligence Course levels 2 & 3 - undefined
Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary
Field intelligence Course - undefined
Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary
PACE interview Course - undefined
Avon and Somerset Police Constabulary
Police Constable Entry Programme - undefined
Metropolitan Police Constabulary
GNVQ level 3 - Business and Finance in Leisure Management
Erith College
GCSE's - undefined
Woolwich College
City and Guilds basic and advance courses - Interior Design
Erith College
GCSE's - undefined
Eaglesfield Secondary School
Christian Intercultural Church Foundation course -
Crosslands Bible College
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