Matthew Baker
Southampton,Hampshire
Summary
Experienced and operations-focused team leader with demonstrated expertise managing complex tasks in multinational settings. Proven ability to communicate effectively, influence internal and external high-level stakeholders, and coordinate specialist teams working under significant pressures across multiple lines of activity.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Officer
Operation LEADPROOF (KSA)
2026.02 - Current
- Oversaw operations across 9 departments in 2 locations, maintaining coordination under pressure from higher command and enemy threats.
- Managed deployment tasks, risks, and tactics for British Army's Medium Range Air Defence Capability to the Middle East, ensuring rapid operational readiness in a conflict zone.
- Designed the tactical and workforce requirements for the defence of a series of protected assets.
- Collaborated with budget managers to secure significant funding, enabling critical operational initiatives.
Operations Officer
16 Regiment Royal Artillery - 14 Battery
2026.01 - 2026.02
- Transitioned an Air Defence Battery from low level training to very high readiness for immediate deployment
- Coordinated all Battery activities, balancing requirements for complex technical assurance with engagement with high level stakeholders
Troop Commander
32 Regiment Royal Artillery
2024.01 - 2025.12
- Directed the UAS operations for a French airborne battlegroup (circa 600 soldiers) during a NATO deployment to Romania
- Managed 30 soldiers working in the British Army's Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) capability, and was responsible for their welfare, career progression, and readiness to deploy at very short notice.
- Led a team to Oman to train the Omani Artillery in the operation of UAS.
- Assisted in the oversight of the Deep Recce Strike Brigade's operations room while deployed in the USA, helping to coordinate the work of 15 highly experienced soldiers and officers.
Education
Land Warfare School
2025-01
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
2023-01
Royal School of Artillery
2023-01
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of York
York2022-01
Skills
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Operational planning and forecasting
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Timeline
Operations Officer
Operation LEADPROOF (KSA)
2026.02 - Current
Operations Officer
16 Regiment Royal Artillery - 14 Battery
2026.01 - 2026.02
Troop Commander
32 Regiment Royal Artillery
2024.01 - 2025.12
Land Warfare School
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Royal School of Artillery
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
University of York