After nearly five years of great work in the Government Geography Profession we are happy to announce our new leadership team who, along with our volunteers and GGP manager, will help us achieve our ambition to create and grow a high profile, proud and effective geography profession that attracts fresh talent and has a secure place at the heart of government decision making.
Head of Government Geography Profession
David Wood (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)
Deputy Head of Profession
Patrick Rickles (North Sea Transition Authority) - Digital strategy and engagement and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Chris Gale (Office for National Statistics) Professional Guidance and Engagement
Madeleine Hann (Ministry of Defence) - Outreach and Talent Pipelines
Claire Edwards (Natural England) and Carolyn Shears (Ministry of Defence) - jointly lead Skills, Training and Professional Accreditation.
Organisational and Community Head of Profession
Alistair Edwardes - Head of Profession at Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Olive Powell - Head of Profession at Office for National Statistics
Ian Spencer - Head of Profession at Ministry of Defence
Brian Vinall - Head of Profession at Environment Agency
David Roberts - Head of Profession at Welsh Government
Rollo Home - Head of Community at Ordnance Survey
Ian Coady - Head of Community at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Geography Profession Manager
Niamh Jefford (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)
If you would like to become a member of the Government Geography Profession and are a crown, civil or public servant you can join via our members site.
