James Maclachlan

Resourceful and enthusiastic former British Army officer with initiative, common sense and good interpersonal skills. Familiar with working in an intense, sales-driven environment as a client services team leader then as a sales negotiator for a top London property company prior to joining the Army. Passed out of Sandhurst in summer 2018, commissioning into The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards. Experience in leadership, management and motivation of teams in high pressure situations which require swift but considered decision-making. A good sense of humour and willingness to undertake new and ambitious challenges.  

A Squadron Second in Command, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

1st Troop Leader of C Squadron, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

Sales Negotiator at Marsh & Parsons

Client Services team Leader at Marsh & Parsons

Senior Client Services Consultant at Marsh & Parsons

Client Services Consultant at Marsh & Parsons

Various farming and hospitality jobs alongside travel throughout a gap year following school: Kenya, Uganda, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, Brazil.

Regularly deployed on battlegroup level exercises as part of annual training and high-readiness tasks.

Completion of reconnaissance-specific training as part of a Light Cavalry Regiment.

Completion of the A-Qual at Brecon, enabling me to run live weapons ranges to the highest level in the Army.

Commissioned from Sandhurst into The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

Active IQ Qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer including:

• Circuits

• Spinning

• Gym Based Boxing

• Sports Nutrition.

A Levels in Spanish (A), English (B) and Physical Education (C).

GCSE’s in Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Spanish, History, Physical Education, Economics and English Literature.