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Managing the test and learn pilot and subsequent implementation across schools in England of a new Department for Education initiative, the National Education Nature Park. The programme will empower young people to take environmental action on their education estate, increase biodiversity and develop meaningful connection to nature. This role oversees RHS's contribution to the project, including key elements like biodiversity grants and regional teams.Leading a project team of communications and engagement, grant making, and regional development.

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Green Economy plays a leading role in championing and supporting the businesses who make a sustainable, net zero economy possible. The transition to net zero in the UK is expected to create a £230 billion market for green technologies and services by 2030. We are advocating for this UK supply chain and improving access to local installers and providers so that this opportunity can be shared equitably with businesses of all sizes across the country. Green Economy is the result of more than a decade of listening and learning about the sector’s needs. Our expert team is made up of chartered environmentalists and specialist consultants with over 40 years combined experience supporting green technologies and services businesses.

Manchester

As a Climate Action Campaign Manager at Business in the Community I work to support how we can restore nature through the Just Transition. I am assigned full time to the Greater Manchester IGNITION project, backed by £4 million from the EU’s Urban Innovation Actions initiative.The project looks to develop innovative ways of financing nature based solutions to the climate emergency.In this role I coordinate internal and external stakeholders alongside 12 project partners, as BITC are the Communications and stakeholder engagement work package lead. My work is also focussed on supporting the development of future funding streams for nature-based solutions. A key priority within this work is researching nature-based solutions to create an evidence base and engagement to support the enabling environment for investment in nature-based solutions. This research led to co-authoring the Nature-based solutions to the Climate Emergency: The benefits to business and society report.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Networks and Communications Coordinator with EAUC-Scotland (October 2018 - )In this role I coordinate EAUC-Scotland networks, including regional and Smaller Institutions sustainability networks, and all communications from the team. I assist in the development, administration and running of events and projects. I am the first point of contact within the EAUC-Scotland team.Scotland Programme Administrator (July 2017- October 2018) In this role I lead on Sector Helpline, event organisation, communications, resource development, and supporting the team with general administration. I also organised and ran monthly Sharing Series webinars on varying sustainability topics with nationwide FHE contributions and participation. I was the first point of contact within the team for general and event enquiries from colleges, universities and partner organisations.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

As part of a 5 person 'Discover food' volunteer group, for the Year of the Young people with the Royal Highland Education trust facilitate by the Learning for Sustainability Scotland Youth Network (LfSS), we attended attended multiple sessions and presented on our learning at the Royal Highland Show over the 4 days with a stall created by the group, visited by Maree Todd MSP (Minister for Childcare and Early Years).

Manchester, United Kingdom

Assisting with research for magazine features and cataloging

Manchester, United Kingdom

Responsibilities involved overseeing the build of the new Manchester Clue HQ, following success in other locations until the point the location opened and welcomed guests.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Working over the festival period ensuring members and customers queries were answered and resolved by liaising between the society, the venues and the performers.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Supporting and coaching school students during Aid Works workshops looking at careers in aid.

Warrington, United Kingdom

Overseeing the staff and operation on the multi-attraction site and managing the seasonal changes of the site.

Sustainable Development & Business Module

Master'S Degree, International Relations, Merit

Activities and Societies: University of Sheffield Mountaineering Club

Bachelor'S Degree, Philosophy, Ethics And Religion, 2:1

Activities and Societies: Liverpool Hope University Rock Climbing society

A Levels, Philosophy, Film Studies, English Language And Literature