Liz is the Professional and Policy Manager at the Royal Geographical Society (RGS). Her role includes advocating for geographical careers and professional engagement. Prior to joining the RGS, she worked for the Department for Education and Rural Affairs (Defra) as an environmental scientist and geographer.
About
I worked for Defra as an environmental scientist and geographer for many years. This included working on long-term monitoring to see how the environment has changed, the EU Earth Observation Programme and developing the Government Geography Profession. I am a Chartered Geographer. I am now the Professional and Policy Manager at the RGS, supporting those who use geography within their careers, and advocating for geographical careers.
Preferences
- Location: South Wales
- Availability: daytime, evening, in person and online
- Key stage: KS3, KS4 and KS5
- Themes: cities, energy, environment, geopolitics, hazards
Current or most recent role
I am the Professional and Policy Manager at the Society. My role includes advocating for geographical careers, knowledge exchange and professional engagement. I also work on apprenticeships.
Previous experience
Previously undertaken career fairs, classroom activities at primary and secondary level and have been a STEM ambassador.
Why I want to become a Professional Ambassador
Engaging with young people about the possibilities of geographically related careers is amazing! I enjoy exploring different opportunities with young people, and showing where geography is relevant across many sectors.
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