The Humber Nature Partnership (HNP) is one of 48 Local Nature Partnerships around England. HNP works with its member organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors to deliver the sustainable management of the Humber Estuary.One of our main areas of work is the Humber Management Scheme which aims to ensure the conservation of the estuary’s internationally important wildlife and wildlife habitats.The Project Manager is a key facilitator and support for this programme… Show more The Humber Nature Partnership (HNP) is one of 48 Local Nature Partnerships around England. HNP works with its member organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors to deliver the sustainable management of the Humber Estuary.One of our main areas of work is the Humber Management Scheme which aims to ensure the conservation of the estuary’s internationally important wildlife and wildlife habitats.The Project Manager is a key facilitator and support for this programme and has key roles to perform to:- To facilitate, monitor and further the implementation of the Humber Management Scheme and to keep the Scheme under review and up to date.- To develop innovative projects and secure funding to deliver the Humber Management Scheme Action Plan.- To develop networks, information and events to engage the Humber Estuary community includingbusinesses.- Co-ordinate the implementation of the Humber Management Scheme and report on its contributiontowards meeting the Conservation Objectives for the estuary.- Keep the Management Scheme and the Humber Estuary Codes of Conduct under review andpropose and undertake any necessary modifications.- Deliver the management scheme action plan according to the level of priority ascribed to actions inthe plan.- Contribute to consultation and related exercises on the Management Scheme and the wider Humberarea as relevant or when required. Show less

My role at East Riding of Yorkshire Council encompassed a broad range of topics regarding sustainable development and relevant policies and legislation within the local authority area. I primarily worked on a wide range of coastal and estuarine issues including:- Working with residents and businesses whose properties are at high or imminent risk of being lost to erosion on the Holderness coastline; with policies such as Flamborough Head to Gibraltar Point Shoreline Management Plan… Show more My role at East Riding of Yorkshire Council encompassed a broad range of topics regarding sustainable development and relevant policies and legislation within the local authority area. I primarily worked on a wide range of coastal and estuarine issues including:- Working with residents and businesses whose properties are at high or imminent risk of being lost to erosion on the Holderness coastline; with policies such as Flamborough Head to Gibraltar Point Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) underpinning most of our work.- Disseminating information from emerging topics and legislation in the form of briefing notes, reports or presentations.- Reviewing current and future land requirements due to increasing industrial developments along the Humber estuary.- Developing the Coastal Opportunities Gateway (COG) project. With the upcoming England Coast Path project, the COG sought to develop infrastructure and promote self-sustaining tourism around the history, heritage and environment of the rural stretches of the Holderness coast through community involvement and task and finish groups.- Reviewing and commenting on planning applications and licences within the coastal zone and on the estuary.- Multi-team (within the Council) and multi-agency work regarding a range of coastal issues such as policy development, sea defence construction, delivering and attending workshops and responding to consultations.- Coastal monitoring of key sites along the Holderness and outer reaches of the Humber Estuary and reporting any issues found to the relevant teams. This work also included updating survey records along with some GIS work.- Being project lead for developing the Councils Invasive and Non-Native Species (INNS) Framework to ensure that all reports of INNS are dealt with in a uniform manner.- Working with the Flamborough Head European Marine Site Officer to develop oil spill response plans and data processing in relation to recreational disturbance activities. Show less

My thesis looked to understand how microscopic marine lifeforms (mainly plankton) adapt to both the physiological (metabolic rate) and mechanical (physical environment) effects of temperature change over multiple generations (see video attachment below). Below is a brief overview of my responsibilities and skills gained during my Ph.D.:- Project management from initial hypothesis of the thesis, through to experimental completion. Proficient with designing each stage of the project… Show more My thesis looked to understand how microscopic marine lifeforms (mainly plankton) adapt to both the physiological (metabolic rate) and mechanical (physical environment) effects of temperature change over multiple generations (see video attachment below). Below is a brief overview of my responsibilities and skills gained during my Ph.D.:- Project management from initial hypothesis of the thesis, through to experimental completion. Proficient with designing each stage of the project, calculating potential 'bottlenecks' in workflow to manage time more efficiently, troubleshooting should issues arise and report writing using a range of Microsoft Office packages and open-source software.- Advanced understanding of light, fluorescent and electron microscopy systems (capturing both still images and ultra high-speed video) coupled with a suite of advanced image and data analysis skills depending on the requirements of the experiment.- Creation and implementation of experimental protocols for both my research and those in the laboratory group. Also experienced in creating COSSH and risk assessment forms due to the harmful nature of the chemicals and aseptic procedures used in the Category II laboratory.- Ability to analyse and interpret complex data and convey findings and concepts (orally, written and with or without the aid of digital media) to a broad audience. I have experience in teaching scientific concepts to school-aged children and members of the public in a fun and friendly manner.- During my Ph.D. I attended multiple international conferences where I would present my research to large auditoriums of the academic community.- Employed as a teaching assistant for numerous courses within the School of Biology. My work ranged from supervision of large class practical’s to one-on-one support for MSc. students. Here I honed my skills in explaining sometimes complex concepts in an easy to understand manner. Show less