Adam Trennery

Operations Manager

About

Director at GTAS (Get Together After Serving CIC) | Royal Navy Veteran | Supporting Military Veterans & Community Engagement As a Royal Navy veteran and the Director of GTAS (Get Together After Serving CIC), I am deeply committed to supporting military veterans and fostering a strong sense of community. My time in the Navy instilled in me the values of leadership, resilience, and teamwork—qualities that now drive my mission to help fellow veterans transition smoothly into civilian life. At GTAS, we provide a welcoming space where veterans can connect, access support, and engage in programs designed to enhance well-being and social integration. Our weekly Under 35s and Over 35s sessions create a tailored support network, while our mentor program offers guidance to those navigating life after service. We also host birthday parties, community events, and team-building exercises, reinforcing the bonds between veterans and the wider community. To further support our initiatives, we run the GTAS Market, a monthly car boot sale without cars, with all proceeds funding veteran and community programs. Additionally, our function spaces at the Inavate Centre provide opportunities for social engagement, business networking, and personal development. Drawing from my own military experience, I understand the unique challenges veterans face. Through GTAS, I strive to create opportunities that empower them, strengthen their resilience, and ensure they have access to the resources they need for a fulfilling post-service life.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Rochdale

Industry

Military

Skill

Service Standards, Veterans Benefits, Training Management, Support Engineers, Stakeholder Management, Think & Act Strategically, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), High Technical Aptitude, Budget Monitoring, Global Client Management, Mental Health, Strategic Initiatives, Staffing Development, Project Delivery, Peer Support, Diplomas, Relating to Clients, English, Customer Satisfaction, Lead Generation

Experience

Operations Manager

RISE Inavate

2025-3 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

Operations Manager

RISE Inavate.centre

2025-2 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

Oversee daily operations of a multi-purpose wellbeing and community venue. Lead staffing, programming, and partnership development to ensure inclusive, high-impact delivery. Manage budgets, logistics, and monitoring frameworks to demonstrate value for money and sustainability. Champion support for younger veterans and working families through peer-led models.

Director

Get Together After Serving CIC (GTAS)

2023 - Present · 3 yrs

Established and lead a veteran-focused CIC supporting over 250 members through sport, social connection, and crisis response. Deliver open-access youth work, weekend brunches, and advocacy for vulnerable individuals. Spearhead Op Check In, a pioneering initiative for mental health support for Military Veterans. Manage funding bids, stakeholder relationships, and operational oversight with a grassroots approach.

Joint Managing Director

Get Together After Serving CIC

2022-6 - Present · 4 yrs 4 mos

Rochdale, England, United Kingdom

CIC to help Military Veterans and immediate family members with the struggles of everyday life and the transfer from Military to civilian life.

Training And Support Manager

Kantar Media

2022-7 - 2025-4 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Trained technicians across the UK to meet safety and quality benchmarks. Managed client-facing projects for global brands including Google and Apple. Delivered consistent results in quality assurance and contract retention.

Training And Support Manager

Kantar Media

2022-8 - 2025-3 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Training And Support Manager

Kantar Media

2022-8 - 2025-3 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Telecommunications Engineer

Openreach

2019-1 - 2022-11 · 3 yrs 11 mos

Rochdale, England, United Kingdom

Maintenance and installation of broadband and telephone lines.

Supervisor

Openreach

2019 - 2022 · 3 yrs

Supervised 35 engineers, balancing technical support with admin and scheduling. Resolved client issues and maintained service standards under pressure.

Service Supervisor

ISS Technical Services

2017-5 - 2019-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

Manchester, United Kingdom

Fire extinguisher maintenance and installation supervisor

Engineer

Royal Navy

2013 - 2017 · 4 yrs

Maintained sonar, radar, and weapons systems aboard naval vessels. Gained discipline, resilience, and advanced technical skills in high-stakes environments.