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Mainstream economics in Natural England is now led by our new Principal Specialist for Economics. These leaves me free to focus on some innovative work. I currently have four priorities. These are:1) The Health, Wellbeing, Nature and Sustainbility Project - supporting Local and Combined Authorities with integrated planning2) Our State of Natural Capital Report, which we will publish next summer 3) An evidence-based take on Green Finance4) Helping the Chief Scientists… Show more Mainstream economics in Natural England is now led by our new Principal Specialist for Economics. These leaves me free to focus on some innovative work. I currently have four priorities. These are:1) The Health, Wellbeing, Nature and Sustainbility Project - supporting Local and Combined Authorities with integrated planning2) Our State of Natural Capital Report, which we will publish next summer 3) An evidence-based take on Green Finance4) Helping the Chief Scientists Directorate to plan for impact when designing research. Show less

I was one of six Deputy Directors in Natural England's Chief Scientists Directorate, working to our Science Director. I line managed the leaders of our cross-cutting specialisms, work with the other Deputy Directors to increase the Chief Scientists Directorate profile and impact and lead our work on climate change and mainstreaming nature. Our climate change work has a strong focus on adaptation (for nature and people) as well as mitigation. By 'mainstreaming nature' we mean building the… Show more I was one of six Deputy Directors in Natural England's Chief Scientists Directorate, working to our Science Director. I line managed the leaders of our cross-cutting specialisms, work with the other Deputy Directors to increase the Chief Scientists Directorate profile and impact and lead our work on climate change and mainstreaming nature. Our climate change work has a strong focus on adaptation (for nature and people) as well as mitigation. By 'mainstreaming nature' we mean building the value of nature into the significant decisions that affect it everyday. Show less

Natural England is the government's adviser for the natural environment in England. As lead economist for the organisation I : - lead the economics work programme to ensure it meets the organisation's needs, including the four Senior Specialist economists- represent Natural England in government, academia and business- assess complex evidence bases, producing quality-assured, synthesised documents - develop innovative tools to improve decision-making through… Show more Natural England is the government's adviser for the natural environment in England. As lead economist for the organisation I : - lead the economics work programme to ensure it meets the organisation's needs, including the four Senior Specialist economists- represent Natural England in government, academia and business- assess complex evidence bases, producing quality-assured, synthesised documents - develop innovative tools to improve decision-making through including environmental values in decision-making - undertake complex cost-benefit analysis Show less

Skillfast-UK was responsible for strategic action on skills for employers in the fashion and textiles industry. I was responsible for: - monitoring government policy and developing Skillfast-UK positions, in consultation with directors- writing policy submissions and influencing government policy statements- managing relationships with key stakeholders, including civil servants, employers and trade unions- primary and secondary research to provide the evidence base for… Show more Skillfast-UK was responsible for strategic action on skills for employers in the fashion and textiles industry. I was responsible for: - monitoring government policy and developing Skillfast-UK positions, in consultation with directors- writing policy submissions and influencing government policy statements- managing relationships with key stakeholders, including civil servants, employers and trade unions- primary and secondary research to provide the evidence base for policy Show less

- Lobbying central government for regeneration funding and policies for ex-coalfield and traditional industrial member local authorities

Christian Aid's Leeds Office manages a network of thousands of volunteers to fundraise and campaign of behalf of the developing world. Whilst there I; - led the Leeds office, introducing new fundraising schemes which raised £10,000 and were adopted nationally- managed high profile regional 'trade justice' and 'drop-the-debt' campaigns and campaigning events - gave presentations and interviews to live audiences, television and radio - developed and implemented a strategy to… Show more Christian Aid's Leeds Office manages a network of thousands of volunteers to fundraise and campaign of behalf of the developing world. Whilst there I; - led the Leeds office, introducing new fundraising schemes which raised £10,000 and were adopted nationally- managed high profile regional 'trade justice' and 'drop-the-debt' campaigns and campaigning events - gave presentations and interviews to live audiences, television and radio - developed and implemented a strategy to reach younger churches and ethnic minority churches Show less