Richard has over 20 years experience working with ESRI software, producing maps and managing projects. He is a geospatial data expert, with a degree in Geography and Cartography (BSc).
About
I am currently the Head of RSK Digital & Geospatial Services, with well over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of cartography, geospatial analysis, GIS and data management. My professional experience covers the production of maps and GIS datasets, managing GIS projects and data and delivering spatial data to clients in both the public and private sector.
Preferences
- Location: Yorkshire and the North East
- Availability: daytime, evening, in person and online
- Key stage: KS3, KS4 and KS5
- Themes: environment, fieldwork, GIS
Current or most recent role
I currently run the RSK Digital & Geospatial Services Business Unit at RSK Group, leading on best practice for expert GIS and digital support to environmental services and consultancy.
Previous experience
I am a volunteer support to Girlguiding Leeds.
Why I want to become a professional ambassador
Having had a thoroughly enjoyable and varied career in geography, I am looking to inspire the next generation of geographers and provide some valuable insight into the importance of GIS careers.
Types of activities
- Talking about current job and career pathway
- Attending a careers fair
- Running activities about my career sector and the opportunities available; talking about what geographical skills I use at work and how geography is used in the 'real world'
- Inspiring young people to choose geography
- Classroom based activities or working with small groups of students to talk about career options
- Supporting a geography club or eco club
- Supporting fieldwork and opportunities outside the classroom
