Experience

THE SOUTHERN UPLANDS PARTNERSHIP

• United Kingdom
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Officer

  • May 2021 - Present

  Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom



BBC Countryfile Magazine

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Freelance Travel Writer

  • Oct 2016 - Present

  Regularly featured in BBC Countryfile magazine. Articles have included The Scottish Borders, Suffolk round tower churches and Autumnwatch at Caerlaverock



POCKET MOUNTAINS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Co Author

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom Co-author of three walking books, Suffolk - 40 Coast & Country Walks, The Dumfriesshire Dales, and Galloway. Coming soon - Cumbria Coast, Bedfordshire



Castle Loch Lochmaben Community Trust

• Project Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Present

  Lochmaben, Dumfries & Galloway Winner of Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2018 and RSPB Nature of Scotland Community Initiative 2015. Leading and shaping the community owned Castle Loch SSSI/SPA/Ramsar and adjacent wet woodlands in to a lasting legacy for the Royal Burgh’s community. This important environmental and recreational resource covers 107ha and offers much of interest to those interested in wildlife, with opportunities to experience its wide ranging and rare species, including willow tit, otter, red squirrel… Show more Winner of Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2018 and RSPB Nature of Scotland Community Initiative 2015. Leading and shaping the community owned Castle Loch SSSI/SPA/Ramsar and adjacent wet woodlands in to a lasting legacy for the Royal Burgh’s community. This important environmental and recreational resource covers 107ha and offers much of interest to those interested in wildlife, with opportunities to experience its wide ranging and rare species, including willow tit, otter, red squirrel, bittern, osprey and overwintering wildfowl and goosander. Projects have included putting in new footpaths, bird hide, interpretation, recruiting volunteers, fundraising and events. Show less



Summerlea House B&B

• Owner

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  Moffat, Dumfriesshire We have finished renovating our new home in south Scotland and open for B&B business. We have two rooms: double and twin. See www.moffatbedandbreakfast.co.uk



Bradt Guides

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co Author

  • Aug 2013 - Present

  Dumfries and Galloway Commission to research and co-author the Bradt 'Slow Dumfries and Galloway' travel guide. The tenth addition to this unique range of British travel guides and the first for Scotland. www.slowbritain.co.uk Facebook.com/slowbritain



Kirkmichael Community Council

• Community Project Officer

  • Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Dumfriesshire Delivery of numerous community projects as identified within the Kirkmichael Community Plan. This included fundraising and delivery for a children's play park upgrade and extension, the setting up of a community newsletter, public access defibrillator and tree planting.



Moffat & District Community Nature Reserve

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

  Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway Lead the next stage in the management and development of this former gravel quarry in to a flourishing 35 acre nature reserve. The role includes habitat management, community engagement, volunteering, fundraising and public events.



Gallow Hill - Moffat Community Woodland

• Project Consultant

  • Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

  Moffat To deliver a full project feasibility study into a new community woodland in Moffat, Dumfries & Galloway. Including stakeholder analysis, community consultation, business planning, action plans and funding schedules



RSPB

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Legal & Commercial Services Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Sep 2012

  To manage, as part of the RSPB’s governance function, the Legal & Commercial Services team in its responsibilities for delivering effective relationships with commercial partners while protecting the rights of individual supporters. The role also included responsibilities to manage and deliver core RSPB process and technical developments.

• Marketing Procurement Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Apr 2011

  Project management of cross department team to deliver streamlining of suppliers with a work value of £2m pa and guarantee continuation of core services. Management of the work migration to the new suppliers with benefit of £150k pa cost saving and increased technological opportunities. Development of supplier contingency planning and implementation of disaster recovery processes. Delivery of a new E-communication system bringing about increased broadcasting capability at a more competitive… Show more Project management of cross department team to deliver streamlining of suppliers with a work value of £2m pa and guarantee continuation of core services. Management of the work migration to the new suppliers with benefit of £150k pa cost saving and increased technological opportunities. Development of supplier contingency planning and implementation of disaster recovery processes. Delivery of a new E-communication system bringing about increased broadcasting capability at a more competitive pricing. · Development and implementation of the RSPB's procurement tendering and contract negotiation processes.

• Communication Development Manager

  • Feb 2005 - Dec 2006

  · Own the RSPB's communication process, its development and change management. · Project manager all support and training. · Ensure business needs maximise data quality and enhance use by all interested parties. · Ensure Data Protection, legal compliance and best practice needs are met. · Work at a strategic level influencing business process, direction and cross department working



Landguard Partnership

• Reserve Warden (acting)

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2012

  Felixstowe, Suffolk As a sabbatical from the RSPB I joined the Landguard Partnership as reserve warden on the SSSI shingle spit and acid grassland reserve. Key duties included habitat management, site maintenance, public engagement, social media and user monitoring research.



Mid Beds District Council

• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Tourism Officer

  • Oct 1998 - Feb 2005

  · Development and implementation of 5-year Tourism Strategy document. · Consumer, trade and business promotional mix – literature, web, trade shows. Partnership developments and joint funding ventures for niche markets - church, cycling, green tourism. · Responsible for the set up and operation of a commercial Conference Bureau – including funding, processes, marketing and contractual/commission arrangements. · Managed relocation of Tourist Information Centre (TIC)