David Walton CEnv MIEMA

Experience

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  Tesco Stores plc

  Apr 1998 - Jan 2007

  Technical Manager, Produce

  Technical, strategic development and auditing of domestic and overseas produce suppliers;Communication of technical requirements at a senior level to suppliers;Recognising and facilitating commercial development opportunities;Supporting development of 'Nature's Choice' sustainable production protocol and facilitating its implementation throughout overseas supply base;New product and packaging development;Ensuring product safety;Line management.

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  Norfolk County Council

  Sept 2008 - May 2009

  Climate Change Partnership Coordinator

  Coordinate the work of the Norfolk Climate Change Task Force in conjunction with Norfolk's Local Authorities;Support the publication of the Norfolk Climate Change Strategy;Create a governance structure for the Norfolk Climate Change Partnership

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  Suffolk County Council

  May 2009 - now

  Core Responsibilities:Lead the Suffolk Local Authorities' collaborative climate emergency response through the development and implementation of policies and programmes to support communities and businesses to reduce carbon emissions; Local energy specialist;Develop project briefs and author funding bids to secure external resources for project delivery;Engage with national and local stakeholders in Plan delivery and policy development e.g. central government, Local Enterprise Partnerships, businesses and communities;Develop, review and maintain a detailed, coordinated work programme for the Partnership team; line management.Example achievement: Designed project brief and secured funding for European Regional Development funded 'SABRE' and 'BEE Anglia' projects (total project values £6mn+), delivering energy efficiency and renewable energy advice and grant support to businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk. Show less

  • Climate Emergency Programme Manager

    Jan 2022 - now

  • Programme Manager - Suffolk Climate Change Partnership

    May 2009 - Jan 2022