Experience

Plunkett Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2019 - Present

• Executive Director

  • Apr 2018 - Present

• General Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  James manages the Plunkett Foundation, a leading national charity which promotes community ownership as a solution to rural problems. James is responsible for ensuring the Foundation meets the expectations of its members, funders and partners in terms of service delivery, contractual requirements, charitable objectives, and strategic goals. James is passionate about the work of the Foundation and is committed to ensuring Plunkett continues growing and evolving to respond to the emerging issues affecting rural communities today and into the future.

• Head of Frontline

  • Sep 2012 - Present

  James is responsible for Plunkett’s Frontline service, ensuring rural communities have access to advice and support setting up and running community co-operatives, together with opportunities to collaborate through membership and networking events.

• Community Retail Manager

  • May 2010 - Sep 2012

  James was responsible for a team of staff and advisers that supported rural communities to set up and run community owned shops across the UK.

• Project Manager

  • Jul 2007 - May 2010



Oxfordshire Rural Community Council

• Rural Housing Enabler

  • Jul 2003 - Jul 2007