CEO

• Apr 2019 - Present

CEO

• Apr 2019 - Present

Chair HS2 Environment and Landscape Board

• 2016 - Present

Finding opportunities across work streams and sectors to implement environmental measures that add value to HS2 commitment to no net loss, seeking to turn it to a net gain for biodiversity.Aiming to connect the West Midlands through green and blue corridors. Finding opportunities across work streams and sectors to implement environmental measures that add value to HS2 commitment to no net loss, seeking to turn it to a net gain for biodiversity.Aiming to connect the West Midlands through green and blue corridors.

Chair

• 2016 - 2016

Our Vision is "To represent and champion the essential role of the natural environment in achieving a vibrant, healthy and prosperous Birmingham and Black Country to the benefit of economy and society."Our Target is for every person living and working in Birmingham and the Black Country to have access to green space, including a diverse range of ideally natural green space, within 5 minutes (300m) of their home and workplace.Supported by a Secretariat provided by the Birmingham & Black Country Wildlife Trust, the LNP Board comprises high level decision-makers representing business and the private sector, local authorities, the DEFRA agencies, partnerships that benefit the natural environment, the health and well-being sector and the voluntary sector.More info here: http://www.bbcwildlife.org.uk/LNP

Chief Executive

• Oct 2014 - 2016

The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country works with partners to develop our unique urban living landscape by achieving a rich natural environment that can be enjoyed by people and wildlife for generations. As Chief Executive it is my role to support staff and volunteers to achieve our objectives to create living landscapes rich in biodiversity for the benefit of wildlife and of people.Nature conservation is usually thought of as a rural necessity. In fact, urban areas have an even more urgent need to project green and natural spaces from competing pressures for development. More people in urban areas need access to green spaces to improve health and well being, get to know neighbours, develop confidence, skills and so much more. My job is to facilitate this by helping us all value the natural world.

Manager

• Nov 2008 - Oct 2014

I work for Northfield Ecocentre because I believe we can make a positive difference to our environment. We engage with our community to bring about behaviour change. I manage the centre, the finance, the projects and the people. I decide strategy & develop new work. The work is incredibly varied ranging from professional energy advice services to planting orchards to running EcoKids sessions with groups of children and their families.It is a very challenging and rewarding role that enables me to develop both professionally and as a person.

Campaigner

• Jan 2006 - Nov 2008

Developed and delivered campaign activity on climate change, health & education, fair trade and control arms. Set up an outreach programme in the Midlands. Developed and delivered campaign activity on climate change, health & education, fair trade and control arms. Set up an outreach programme in the Midlands.

Corporate Fundraising Executive

• Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

Develop corporate relationships. Organised fundraising events. Developed individual giving schemes. Develop corporate relationships. Organised fundraising events. Developed individual giving schemes.

Volunteer

• 2003 - 2004