Leadership & Rural Policing Experience - Nominated for Special Constable of the Year (National Policing Award) and awarded a Chief Officers Commendation for leadership and performance during a major incident. Promoted to Sergeant, responsible for leading, mentoring and tutoring officers, operational planning, and proactive work within a dedicated Rural Crime Team. Brings strong experience in investigation, decision-making, conflict resolution and enforcement relevant to estate security and rural compliance.

Firearms, Wildlife & Shoot Management - Shotgun Certificate and Open Firearm Certificate holder. Extensive experience supporting shoots and providing wildlife and vermin management services to private landowners and estates. GWCT Accredited Shoot Operator and Game Shot, with sound knowledge of ethical, sustainable shooting and conservation of native British wildlife. Experienced in small-scale gamekeeping duties, shoot planning and delivery, hosting shoot days for families, juniors and corporate teams, mentoring inexperienced Guns, loading for clients, and ensuring smooth, safe and well-managed shoot operations. Own working gun dogs.

Estate Operations & Land Management Expertise - Broad practical and managerial experience across grassland management, forestry, fencing, drainage, aquatic works, groundworks and agricultural operations. Strong understanding of herbicide use, risk and application. Knowledgeable in estate and land management practices, tenant and tenancy matters, property maintenance, sustainable farming, current grants, schemes, diversification and renewables initiatives, farm tenancies, agreements and licences.

Business, Administration & Compliance - Highly competent in administration, HR, health and safety management, budgeting, planning and project delivery gained through ownership and operation of a rural business. Excellent working knowledge of current legislation relevant to farming, countryside management and rural estates.

Technical & Practical Skills - Skilled in welding, minor fabrication, plant and equipment maintenance, servicing and repairs, and general estate, farm, shoot and property maintenance. Experienced operator of a wide range of vehicles and machinery.

IT & Communication - Confident with social media, computer systems and modern technology. Clear, professional communicator with strong organisational skills.

Livestock & Equestrian Experience - Competent horse rider with experience in the management and welfare of horses and other livestock.

Licences - Full UK Driving Licence with substantial agricultural and construction machinery operation.

Rural Crime & Wildlife Policing Leadership Role - Led a small specialist team of police officers dedicated to Wildlife and Rural Crime, delivering pre-planned and proactive operations in support of full-time officers across the force area. Focused on targeting serious and organised rural criminality, crime prevention, and disruption activity. Regularly operated independently, often at night and in isolated rural locations dealing with high-risk offenders, demonstrating strong decision-making, risk assessment and situational awareness. Tutor Officer responsible for mentoring, training and assessing new and probationary officers.

Owner Rural, Estate & Land Management Contracting Business - Until July 2025, owned and operated a successful rural and estate management business delivering high-quality services across private estates and countryside settings. Led a small team providing fencing, land and grassland management, agricultural operations, forestry and tree work, estate maintenance and sports pitch management. Responsible for business planning, staffing, health and safety, budgeting, procurement, client liaison and project delivery. Built long-term relationships with private landowners, estates and institutional clients through consistent standards, discretion and reliability.

Independent Land Agent / Estate Manager - Currently working as an independent Land Agent / Remote Estate Manager, leading from the ground rather than from an office on a broad range of estate management and land agency matters. Trusted by absentee and overseas clients to take ownership of ongoing management responsibilities. Core areas include remote estate management, tenant and tenancy matters, agri-environment schemes, land and aquatic management, rural security, farming operations, access issues, wayleaves and easements, and wider countryside and regulatory matters.