Partnerships Director

• Jul 2023 - Present

Agriculture & Sustainable Sourcing

• Jul 2020 - Jul 2023

Corporate Responsibility Manager - Farming, Fishing, Forestry & Fair Trade

• Jul 2018 - Jul 2020

Senior Agricultural Manager - Dairy & Fresh Produce/Agri Marketing Lead

• Jan 2017 - Jul 2018

Agricultural Development Manager - Dairy

• Jul 2014 - Jan 2017

Agricultural Assurance Coordinator

• Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

Collect and collate key supplier food sourcing information for internal and external communications. Working with farmers to produce valuable publications to encourage knowledge transfer within the beef industry. Handling of general communications, sourcing and welfare queries/questions. Preparation for and participation at Agricultural events. Research and presentation of findings relating to key agriculture projects. Organisation and co-ordination of visitor orientation… Show more Collect and collate key supplier food sourcing information for internal and external communications. Working with farmers to produce valuable publications to encourage knowledge transfer within the beef industry. Handling of general communications, sourcing and welfare queries/questions. Preparation for and participation at Agricultural events. Research and presentation of findings relating to key agriculture projects. Organisation and co-ordination of visitor orientation, agriculture awareness training events and meetings as required for the Food Animal Initiative, Oxford. Restaurant staff development and training; by delivering presentations to develop understanding of the Agricultural Assurance Department, food sourcing and animal welfare. Involvement in agricultural updates, and trials relating to this, publication verifications and developments in this area. Working with external agencies to organise supplier and farm visits and provide accurate information for external communications. Working with other McDonald’s Departments ( for example Communications, Public Affairs, Hygiene and Safety, Customer Services, Food Development, Supply Chain and Marketing) and food suppliers on various aspects concerning food sourcing, food quality, quality standards, agriculture assurance standards and food facts. Show less Collect and collate key supplier food sourcing information for internal and external communications. Working with farmers to produce valuable publications to encourage knowledge transfer within the beef industry. Handling of general communications, sourcing and welfare queries/questions. Preparation for and participation at Agricultural events. Research and presentation of findings relating to key agriculture projects. Organisation and co-ordination of visitor orientation… Show more Collect and collate key supplier food sourcing information for internal and external communications. Working with farmers to produce valuable publications to encourage knowledge transfer within the beef industry. Handling of general communications, sourcing and welfare queries/questions. Preparation for and participation at Agricultural events. Research and presentation of findings relating to key agriculture projects. Organisation and co-ordination of visitor orientation, agriculture awareness training events and meetings as required for the Food Animal Initiative, Oxford. Restaurant staff development and training; by delivering presentations to develop understanding of the Agricultural Assurance Department, food sourcing and animal welfare. Involvement in agricultural updates, and trials relating to this, publication verifications and developments in this area. Working with external agencies to organise supplier and farm visits and provide accurate information for external communications. Working with other McDonald’s Departments ( for example Communications, Public Affairs, Hygiene and Safety, Customer Services, Food Development, Supply Chain and Marketing) and food suppliers on various aspects concerning food sourcing, food quality, quality standards, agriculture assurance standards and food facts. Show less

College Calendar Columnist

• Oct 2010 - Aug 2012

Wrote entry for the magazine every month of around 700 words and paid accordingly. The column referred to experiences of university life and my own blog was edited two times a week. Wrote entry for the magazine every month of around 700 words and paid accordingly. The column referred to experiences of university life and my own blog was edited two times a week.

Agriculture Summer Industrial Placement

• Jul 2011 - Sep 2011

Helped with organisation and running of the Sainsbury’s stand at the Great Yorkshire and Royal Welsh shows. Researched and presented findings on agricultural related projects; areas included pesticides, eggs, lamb welfare and CSR benchmarking. Dealt with many queries, interacted with many other departments and worked in store during London riots. Gained communication and organisation skills, corporate experience, key industry contacts and knowledge of other agricultural sectors. Helped with organisation and running of the Sainsbury’s stand at the Great Yorkshire and Royal Welsh shows. Researched and presented findings on agricultural related projects; areas included pesticides, eggs, lamb welfare and CSR benchmarking. Dealt with many queries, interacted with many other departments and worked in store during London riots. Gained communication and organisation skills, corporate experience, key industry contacts and knowledge of other agricultural sectors.

Shop Assistant/Deli Assistant/ Butcher’s Assistant/ Waitress/ Horticulturist cover work

• Feb 2010 - Aug 2011

Direct customer experience and have the ability to use a chip & pin device. Duties at the Deli counter included preparation of food, presentation and customer service. Responsibilities outdoors comprised of watering, picking and maintenance. During practice at the butcher counter health & safety standards were maintained at all times. Direct customer experience and have the ability to use a chip & pin device. Duties at the Deli counter included preparation of food, presentation and customer service. Responsibilities outdoors comprised of watering, picking and maintenance. During practice at the butcher counter health & safety standards were maintained at all times.