Experience

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  British army

  Sept 2003 - Oct 2008

  Regular army officer - the black watch

  I served as an infantry platoon commander in Warminster, Northern Ireland and Iraq, as a training team leader in Catterick and as 'Scots Division Captain'​ in Catterick.The time spent as an operational platoon commander involved the training and administration of a team of up to 35 soldiers in barracks and their leadership on operations in Northern Ireland and Iraq. As an infantry platoon commander I would frequently find myself co-ordinating a wide variety of specialists to achieve operational goals within our area of responsibility.At the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick, I began by training team of eight experienced instructors, supported by specialist resources, to deliver the 26 week long Combat Infantryman Course, taking recruits from their first day in the Army to being ready to deploy on operations with only theatre specific training. This role was conducted with a high levelMy final role within the regular Army was as 'Scots Division Captain' at the Infantry Training Centre, Catterick. I had to manage the career management, discipline and resourcing of the Royal Regiment of Scotland training company, consisting 70 permanent staff and over 400 recruits at any one time. Show less

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  Environment agency

  Dec 2008 - Sept 2011

  Regional co-ordinator, catchment sensitive farming

  Catchment Sensitive Farming delivers technical advice from independent agronomists to farmers to reduce low level pollution of water and improve the efficiency of farm businesses.

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  Northern farming conference

  Jan 2010 - Nov 2013

  Organising committee secretary

  The Northern Farming Conference aims to give farmers and those advising them information on the industry influences that will help them plan their business for the following year. It has been running every autumn since the first event in October 2010 at Newcastle Racecourse and since 2011 has attracted over 300 delegates. Every year Defra has sent ministerial attendance, except in 2012, when the Ash Dieback disease crisis led to a backbench MP representing Lord de Mauley.I was a founder member and first secretary of the organising committee, first discussing the idea with a farming friend one evening over the kitchen table. I led the organisation for the first four events before handing over the post to concentrate on professional development. Show less

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  Strutt & parker

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2014

  Land agent

  I enjoyed a diverse role at Strutt & Parker in Morpeth, ranging from the traditional management of agricultural and residential property to planning and leading the renewable energy arm of the firm in the North of England.

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  Land factor limited

  Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  Land agent

  Management of a wide variety of property, mainly rural, in the North East for private clients. Consultancy on property management for private and institutional clients.

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  National trust

  Feb 2016 - Nov 2018

  Wallington estate manager

  I led the management of the National Trust's largest coherent agricultural estate at Wallington in Northumberland. The Property included 17 farm, 65 houses and a host of other users. During my time I piloted the National Trust's new Estate Planning system then implemented the new system. The new regime aims to ensure that the Estate achieves as much as possible to further the Trust's aims while supporting those who live and work on the Estate.

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  Nwg (northumbrian water group)

  Nov 2018 - Sept 2021

  Estates surveyor

  Surveyor responsible for supporting Northumbrian Water Ltd's Capital Works programme. I work with a range of Project Managers, Asset Managers and others to secure access to undertake works, liaise with private landowners and ensure that Northumbrian Water Ltd can deliver its services as smoothly as possible.

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  Savills

  Sept 2021 - now

  • Energy Consultant

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Regional Operations Manager

    Mar 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Associate - Infrastructure Lead North

    Sept 2021 - Jun 2024