Responsible for increasing physical activity, health levels and sense of well-being amongst residents and employees of the businesses and higher education establishments within Stockton-on-Tees. Through the promotion of walking and cycling as a means of accessing employment and training opportunities, the project give access to local services, green spaces and the wider countryside.The Stockton Hub was originally developed by myself and currently delivers 500 guided walks, 400 guided rides per year whilst recycling 200 bikes to be used in the community.With over 20,000 beneficiaries to date the majority of delivery is via a team of 50 active volunteers all coordinated and managed by this role.

The Regional Manager is responsible for a range of frontline conservation programmes. These are normally conservation projects, often externally funded, to improve habitats and/or involve people in nature conservation as well as nature reserve management. The development, and support for, gateway sites provides an important component of the role and the Regional Manager is responsible for significant investment in habitat creation and access infrastructure. The Regional Manager is also required to develop conservation programmes, including project fundraising for some of these programmes.

The Head of Delivery leads the North delivery programme whilst ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of projects which promote sustainable and active travel in the North. Whilst inspiring and leading the delivery team, taking overall responsibility for volunteering and monitoring & evaluation of projects within portfolio.Contribute and steer the strategic direction of the North as a member of Sustrans' North senior leadership team.

One of three national managers responsible for the effective and timely transition from the current to new staffing structure in Sustrans English Regions. To ensure that all relevant processes and policies are followed in closing existing projects where funding is ending. Ensuring that staff are fully supported and consulted together with the management of project assets. Support the England Director in the detailed design of new structures.

This role was to ensure effective delivery of all behaviour change projects in the North East and promote their integration with other Sustrans activities in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the charity at a regional level and national level.This post is responsible for co-ordinating and developing all Sustrans behaviour change activity in the North East. Working with partners to integrate the promotion of travel behaviour change programmes into local strategies and spending plans for transport, health, well being, regeneration and community development. Managing 37 project staff based in the North East (including the Communications and Volunteer Coordinator Officer) whilst contributing to strategic direction and income generation in the Region.Throughout this time I developed many ground breaking projects including the development of 7 community active travel hubs and a city centre active travel centre. The Journey was a derelict set of three units which I developed into a cafe/advice and bicycle recycling facility. Leading the design team and managing the project whilst working with an external stakeholder group the project was delivered on time and on budget.

To manage and co-ordinate the development of the National Cycle Network in the Tees Valley as part of the development of a comprehensive regional network of strategic and local cycle routes, including planning, funding, physical construction, promotion and marketing.To facilitate planning, funding, physical construction, promotion and marketing of this network.To investigate the potential for new sustainable transport initiatives such as car sharing and the provision of better public transport information.To contribute to the development and revision of individual and joint Transport Plans, Rights of Way Improvement Plans and Cycling and Walking Strategies.To advise on standards for all proposed cycle routes and highway schemes affecting cyclists and to develop behaviour change projects whilst investigating new funding opportunities.In 2010 I led on the development of the first ever active travel centre. TheHub now has a team of 50 volunteers delivering 500 guided walks, 400 guided rides and recycling hundreds of bikes every year to return to the community.

In 2000 I was promoted to be a Chief Inspector working in the North East. Managing a team of 12 RSPCA Inspectors and Animal Collection Officers, I led my team to deliver one of the highest workloads in the country whilst maintaining and improving quality and standards.

As an RSPCA Inspector, I had an incredible, varied and consuming career. Some of tasks I was involved with, include:Investigating cruelty and neglect complaintsInspecting animals establishments, such as pet shops and kennelsAdvising members of the public on the care of animalsInspecting events where animals are present, such as circuses and livestock showsRescuing trapped or injured animals and wildlifeWorking with the police, local authorities and preparing evidence for courtsI was a very successful, decorated Inspector. I dealt with high profile investigations and was lead investigator on the largest criminal prosecution in the RSPCA's history (see link below).