Chris J. Email & Phone Number

Westminster, London, United Kingdom

I developed and implemented a strategic approach to Primary Legislation across the Department for Transport. This involved leading a departmental review and producing ministerial advice and briefings for ExCo to prioritise legislative priorities for the second session of Parliament, as well as supporting business planning efforts.Co-led the Department for Transport’s bid process for Primary Legislation in advance of the 2024 General Election. I collaborated closely with the DfT General Election Cell and engaged with various stakeholders across the DfT Private Office, as well as the Parliamentary Business and Legislation (PBL) Committee, No. 10 and Cabinet Office. In this role, I was responsible for drafting legislative bids, preparing First Day Ministerial Advice, and contributing to the Transport sections of the King’s Speech.In this role, I was responsible for drafting legislative bids, preparing First Day Ministerial Advice, and contributing to the Transport sections of the King’s Speech.

London, England, United Kingdom

In my central advisory and coordination role, I guided policy teams across the Department for Transport on Retained EU Law in the aftermath of the UK's exit from the European Union. My responsibilities included advising on parliamentary processes, ensuring adherence to parliamentary and international obligations, and developing or revoking statutory instruments to "tidy" the statute book.

Westminster, England, United Kingdom

Extended career break from central government to participate in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme; to build on international experience and further develop language skills.

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Kansai, Japan

London, England, United Kingdom

I led the UK Government's strategy for International Travel Certification during the COVID-19 pandemic. I oversaw the implementation of Vaccine Certification policies. This included appraising and proposing the acceptance of vaccine certificates from other countries and territories, as well as leading international negotiations for mutual recognition of vaccines and their certificates.

London, England, United Kingdom

As the Priority Projects lead for the HM Government Global Travel Taskforce, I spearheaded efforts across Whitehall and engage bilaterally and multilaterally with foreign governments. My focus was on designing, developing, and implementing policies that facilitated the safe restart of international travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. I also led briefings and provided strategic advice to senior officials, Ministers, the Cabinet, and No. 10.

London, United Kingdom

I led the development of commercial, financial, and sponsorship models to attract private sector investment in a major government infrastructure project. Additionally, I oversaw the technical integration of the Southern Access to Heathrow and Western Rail Link to Heathrow projects.

London, United Kingdom

Rail for London / Crossrail Limited - Testing and Commissioning Engineer for C631 Platform Screen Doors and C620 Signalling.Docklands Light Railway Limited - Client Signalling Asset Engineer

London, United Kingdom

Business and Technical Strategy Advisor to the Director of Engineering and President of IRSE

London, United Kingdom

Projects Included: Railway Systems for Northern Line Extension, Rolling Stock / Fleet Engineer for Bombardier Metropolitan Line S8 Stock, Piccadilly Line Interim Control Upgrade - Developing and Implementation of a Junction Management Strategy, Building Services for Bank Station Capacity Upgrade.

Dovenby, Cumbria

Electrical harness and system design, integration and testing for M-Sport Ford World Rally Team, working on vehicles including Fiesta RS WRC, Fiesta R5, Fiesta R2, Fiesta Rallycross, Focus RSRX and Bentley GT3 Racing Car. Lead Electrical Engineer for Testing, Shakedown and World Rally Events.

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

Sales, customer service, assembly and repair of customer bikes, assisting customers with advice.