Andrew has worked in the business sector for over 25 years. His experience spans economic development, transport infrastructure and land use planning. His outreach work includes running business workshops with sixth form students and running practictioner seminars for undergraduates. He is passionate about geography's role in creating real-world impact.
About
I am a Senior Director with over 25 years of experience in economic development, transport infrastructure and land use planning. As a business case expert, I have advised local authorities, government bodies and private sector clients, delivering funding strategies and impactful projects across the UK and Ireland.
Preferences
- Location: East of England, London, South
- Availability: daytime, evening, in person and online
- Key stage: KS5
- Themes: cities, environment, environmental management, fieldwork, hazards, planning, economics, transport, infrastructure
Current or most recent role
As Senior Director at Turley, I led the Business Cases & Funding service, securing investment for public and private sector projects across the UK and Ireland. Key projects included CAT Cynefin (£30m, Mid Wales Growth Deal), MLEC (£73m, LCRCA SIF & MHCLG), and Newcastle Health Innovation Neighbourhood (£20m, NTCA).
Previous experience
I have attended careers evenings at two schools for the last seven years. I run business workshops with sixth form students and run practitioner seminars for undergrads. I have trained public sector clients in HM Treasury Green Book. I am also a UK Athletics Track and Field Official (DBS Oct 2024).
Why I want to become a professional ambassador
I want to be a Geography Ambassador to inspire the next generation about the subject’s real-world impact. With expertise in economic development, transport and urban planning, I aim to showcase geography’s role in shaping communities, sustainability and future 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
