I co-led the development of a Nature Recovery Network for Oxfordshire. This role included chairing a ‘task and finish’ group and developing content for the Oxfordshire Plan 2050.

Freelance Ecologist with wealth of experience in nature recovery. Current focus on Curlew Recovery and wetland restoration in the Upper Thames catchment.

• Leadership of management and development across four nature reserves in the South Midlands (Otmoor, Middleton Lakes, Sandwell Valley and Church Wood).• Line management of three site managers and Midlands Region health and safety officer.• Accountable for achievement of operational standards for ecology, visitor operations, land management cross compliance, health and safety, environmental standards and safeguarding.• Project Manager for Kingsbrook nature-friendly housing… Show more • Leadership of management and development across four nature reserves in the South Midlands (Otmoor, Middleton Lakes, Sandwell Valley and Church Wood).• Line management of three site managers and Midlands Region health and safety officer.• Accountable for achievement of operational standards for ecology, visitor operations, land management cross compliance, health and safety, environmental standards and safeguarding.• Project Manager for Kingsbrook nature-friendly housing development in Aylesbury, an RSPB collaboration with Barratt Homes and Aylesbury Vale District Council. Show less

Responsible for the strategic leadership of nature reserve management and development across eight nature reserves.• Led initial scoping of opportunities to establish a new RSPB nature reserve in the Midlands and then led the team that negotiated deals with Staffordshire County Council and Hanson to establish 160ha Middleton Lakes. Led successful grant applications to HLF, Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund and Sita Trust to fund acquisition and set-up costs.• Developed collaboration… Show more Responsible for the strategic leadership of nature reserve management and development across eight nature reserves.• Led initial scoping of opportunities to establish a new RSPB nature reserve in the Midlands and then led the team that negotiated deals with Staffordshire County Council and Hanson to establish 160ha Middleton Lakes. Led successful grant applications to HLF, Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund and Sita Trust to fund acquisition and set-up costs.• Developed collaboration with Forestry Commission to improve woodland management at Nagshead nature reserve, Gloucestershire and delivered a new visitor reception building using local timber from the Forest of Dean.• Led the re-development of Rye Meads nature reserve in partnership with Thames Water and Lee Valley Park Authority, including new visitor centre, visitor trails and hide. • Led major expansion of The Lodge nature reserve at Sandy, including acquisition and restoration of 60ha of woodland and heathland, supported by HLF and RSPB appeal. Show less