James Bosson
Maidenhead,Berkshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in leadership, project management, and risk assessment. Demonstrates exceptional skills in planning, execution of operations, and strategic thinking. Proven ability to manage people and risks effectively while fostering creativity and innovation. Adept at written communication, presenting, public speaking, and IT proficiency. Strong analytical skills combined with critical thinking ensure effective problem-solving and decision-making. Committed to continuous improvement through teaching, coaching, mentoring, and change management. Security vetted with a focus on organisational skills, self-awareness, resilience, and teamwork.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Staff Officer, 45 Commando Headquarters
Royal Marines
Arbroath
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Designed and delivered training aligned with Commando Force modernisation goals
- Trusted to act beyond rank to liaise with NATO SOF partners for multilateral training opportunities.
- Selected by CO 45 Commando as 45 Commando Liaison Officer. Deployed with the 1-Star Joint Force Headquarters for Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation.
- Selected to contribute to project analysing strategic threats to NATO in the High North and requirement for Commando Force to modernise. Findings delivered to audience from across UK Ministry of Defence (up to 3-Star) and Other Government Departments.
UK Special Forces Selection
UK Special Forces Training Cell
Hereford
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Attended UK Special Forces Selection three times between 2022 and 2023 getting to the end of the course on final attempt but not selected.
- Three weeks of arduous endurance marches highlighting physical and mental resilience.
- Officers’ Assessment Week - planning of potential special forces missions with minimal time and sleep before presenting to a large audience including key stakeholders (Director of Special Forces (2-Star)). Showcased analysis and problem solving at strategic, operational and tactical levels including risk analysis, and high level public speaking skills.
- Six-week jungle exercise. Tested tactically, physically, and mentally. Showcased ability to take on new information and learn new skills rapidly. Leadership and team management under extreme circumstances. Finished with 27 candidates from 200. 17 selected to go forward.
Second In Command, Information Warfare Company
Royal Marines
Arbroath
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Deputised for Officer Commanding Information Warfare Company, 45 Commando.
- Responsible for the middle management of a company (60+ specialist Royal Marines - Intelligence, Communications, Information Management, UAS). Consolidated reports from all departments ensuring value and progress could be measured, schedules were adhered to, and risks identified, elevated, and mitigated accordingly.
- Operational planning within the Unit HQ and operational execution as a Battle Watch Captain. Highlighted as ‘most reliable’ capable of the ‘most demanding Ops and Ministry of Defence roles’.
Commando Recruitment Team
Royal Marines
Lympstone
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Lead a public display team to recruit for the Royal Marines at public events.
- Engaged with civilian event organisers in order to set the conditions for the display team to engage with the public
- Required a high level of empathy and emotional intelligence during public-facing interactions
Instructor at Infantry Battle School
British Army
Brecon
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Instructed, coached and mentored Junior Officers in Phase 2 Infantry Training. Delivered lectures on doctrine to class sizes up to 60.
- Planned an executed urban training exercises and a high risk endurance test exercise involving over 60 students, showcasing Project Management and Risk Assessment.
- Responsible for the liaison, deployment and integration of students into French training exercise at the École de l'Infanterie, Provence.
Officer Commanding Maritime Sniper Troop
Royal Marines
Plymouth
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Represented the Royal Marines at an international planning conference in Singapore for a multinational exercise.
- Promoted to Captain in March 2020.
- Commanded Sniper Troop at 42 Commando. Managed 10 Maritime Sniper Teams deployed globally on operations.
- Oversaw deployment, reporting, and UK-based training.
- Delivered a project recommending kit and equipment upgrades raising operational risks of using current kit to 1-Star level.
- After significant research, wrote a Concept of Employment paper on land-based helicopter sniping to Commanding Officer 42 Commando.
Officer Commanding Royal Marines Boarding Team
Royal Marines
Plymouth
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Qualified as a Boarding Operator with the skillset to plan, command and execute opposed operational boardings.
- Completed TIES (fast-roping instructor).
- Deployed on Maritime Interdiction Operations (counter-piracy and counter-narcotics), HMS Montrose, September – December 2019, Arabian Gulf. Completed multiple operational boardings including narcotic seizures.
- Liaised between British Embassy Bahrain, US Marine Corps and HRH Sheikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to conduct bilateral training. Received excellent feedback from UK Maritime Component Command hierarchy for contribution to Defence Engagement.
Officer Commanding 4 Troop, 40 Commando
Royal Marines
Taunton
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Commanded 30 Royal Marines for a 12-month period.
- Daily management of individuals on camp, organisation and running of training, planning for deployment on global operations, deployment on multinational exercises as part of a Very High Readiness Unit.
- Deployed on Amphibious Task Group 2018 taking part in international exercises in Albania, Oman and Qatar.
Royal Marines Officer Training
Royal Marines
Lympstone
09.2016 - 12.2017
- Underwent 64 weeks of intense physical, mental, leadership and management training to pass out as a Lieutenant.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management from Chartered Management Institute on completion.
Intern
Frost & Sullivan
08.2016 - 08.2016
- Researched British and European Defence firms, producing reports on structure and financial status, briefing Senior Consultants and analysts on findings.
- Improved understanding of research methods in practice, global consultancy and received significant insight into the European Aerospace, Defence and Security industry.
Education
Captains Warfare Course - British Army Doctrine
British Army Junior Staff Centre
Warminster 09.2024 - 10.2025
Naval Analysis Course - Naval Military Theory, International Security
Royal Navy Leadership Academy
Dartmouth 07.2024 - 07.2024
Junior Officers Tactical Awareness Course - British Army Doctrine
British Army Junior Officers Staff Centre
Warminster 09.2020 - 10.2020
Level 5 Diploma - Leadership And Management
Chartered Management Institute
Lympstone 09.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - War Studies and History
King's College London
London 09.2013 - 06.2016
Associateship of King's College London -
Kings College London
London 09.2013 - 06.2014
A-Levels -
Radley College
Oxfordshire 09.2011 - 06.2013
GCSEs -
Radley College
Oxfordshire 09.2008 - 06.2011
Skills
- Leadership and Management - Projects, People, Risk
- Planning
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
- Problem Solving
- Creativity and Innovation
- Teaching, Coaching, Mentoring
- Security Vetted
- Resilience
Languages
French
Intermediate
Russian
Beginner
Affiliations
- Trail Running
- Hockey - Played for King's College London First XI
- Psychology
- Music
- Politics
Accomplishments
- Awarded a Royal Marines Scholarship in 2015
- Awarded an Academic Scholarship to Radley College in 2008
- Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award 2013 - Recognises and celebrates participants developing their independence, pursuing personal interests and being dedicated towards helping others.
- Grade 7 Trumpet
Memberships
- In and Out Navy and Military Club
- The Leaders Club - An unparalleled networking organisation, where members are encouraged to use their expertise and experience to inspire leaders of the future.
- King's College London Hockey Club
- Radley College Rugby, Hockey, and Fives Clubs
- Radley College Big Band and Brass Band 2008-2013
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Captains Warfare Course - British Army Doctrine
British Army Junior Staff Centre
09.2024 - 10.2025
Naval Analysis Course - Naval Military Theory, International Security
Royal Navy Leadership Academy
07.2024 - 07.2024
Staff Officer, 45 Commando Headquarters
Royal Marines
05.2024 - 05.2025
UK Special Forces Selection
UK Special Forces Training Cell
01.2024 - 04.2024
Second In Command, Information Warfare Company
Royal Marines
07.2023 - 12.2023
Commando Recruitment Team
Royal Marines
09.2022 - 06.2023
Instructor at Infantry Battle School
British Army
01.2021 - 08.2022
Junior Officers Tactical Awareness Course - British Army Doctrine
British Army Junior Officers Staff Centre
09.2020 - 10.2020
Officer Commanding Maritime Sniper Troop
Royal Marines
01.2020 - 12.2020
Officer Commanding Royal Marines Boarding Team
Royal Marines
01.2019 - 12.2019
Officer Commanding 4 Troop, 40 Commando
Royal Marines
01.2018 - 12.2018
Royal Marines Officer Training
Royal Marines
09.2016 - 12.2017
Level 5 Diploma - Leadership And Management
Chartered Management Institute
09.2016 - 12.2017
Intern
Frost & Sullivan
08.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - War Studies and History
King's College London
09.2013 - 06.2016
Associateship of King's College London -
Kings College London
09.2013 - 06.2014
A-Levels -
Radley College
09.2011 - 06.2013
GCSEs -
Radley College
09.2008 - 06.2011
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