Experience

The Orpheus Centre

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Trustee (volunteer)

  • Apr 2022 - Present

  Orpheus is a vibrant Independent Specialist college for young disabled adults who have a passion for the performing arts and a desire to live independently. Orpheus believes that disabled people should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers. We aim to equip young disabled people with the skills and confidence they need in order to live independent and fulfilling lives in the community. Orpheus is a vibrant Independent Specialist college for young disabled adults who have a passion for the performing arts and a desire to live independently. Orpheus believes that disabled people should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers. We aim to equip young disabled people with the skills and confidence they need in order to live independent and fulfilling lives in the community.



Epilepsy Action

• United Kingdom
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Trustee (Volunteer)

  • Jun 2022 - Present



Arthritis Action

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Trustee (volunteer)

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Arthritis Action is the UK charity giving hands-on, practical help to improve the quality of life of people affected by arthritis. We offer an integrated self-management approach, which looks at both the physical and mental health impact of living with arthritis. We support people living with musculoskeletal conditions through healthy eating advice, mental health resources, pain management techniques, local Groups, and exercise advice and resources. We also offer one-to-one nutritional consultations; access to clinical appointments with our network of osteopaths, physiotherapists, and acupuncturists; and a personalised pathway for goal setting, through our Membership, to help people take control of their arthritis and enjoy life to the full.



Shout UK

• United Kingdom
• Mental Health Care
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Jul 2021 - Present

  Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in the UK who's struggling to cope. We launched publicly in May 2019 and have had more than 1,000,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support. As a digital service, Shout 85258 has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time. Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone in the UK who's struggling to cope. We launched publicly in May 2019 and have had more than 1,000,000 conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need immediate support. As a digital service, Shout 85258 has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.



Epilepsy Research UK

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Trustee (volunteer)

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

  Epilepsy Research UK supports life changing, life saving research into epilepsy. Its funded research programmes are carried out in hospitals and universities throughout the UK and range from clinical projects that provide help for people living with the condition today, to pioneering lab-based research that will advance the science of the understanding of epilepsy and provide hope for tomorrow. Epilepsy Research UK supports life changing, life saving research into epilepsy. Its funded research programmes are carried out in hospitals and universities throughout the UK and range from clinical projects that provide help for people living with the condition today, to pioneering lab-based research that will advance the science of the understanding of epilepsy and provide hope for tomorrow.



Accenture

• Ireland
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Strategic Advisor, European Government Relations

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

• Managing Director, European Government Relations

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2020

• Managing Director, UK Government Relations

  • Jul 2006 - Sep 2014



Helen Bamber Foundation

• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Trustee (volunteer)

  • Dec 2013 - Jun 2019



Young Enterprise North East

• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member (volunteer)

  • Apr 2008 - Mar 2011



Royal Academy of Engineering

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Communications

  • 2003 - 2006



BNFL

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of UK & European Government and Political Affairs

  • Jan 2001 - Feb 2003



British Embassy in Tokyo

• Counsellor

  • Jun 1997 - Dec 2000



BNFL

• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Public Affairs Manager then Head of Public Affairs

  • Jul 1987 - Jun 1997