James Clow

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About James Clow

Most recently, reviewed nature markets, including ESG, habitat banking, investment readiness funds, carbon credits, nature-positive initiatives, social credits, government grants, and green finance opportunities to support nature recovery in Kent. Delivered the Tree Establishment Strategy for Kent (Plan Tree) with bid applications to ADEPT, the Forestry Commission, DEFRA, and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Holds a First-Class BEng (Hons) degree in manufacturing systems engineering with business studies and management. Excels at strategy review, programme management, green infrastructure deployment, bid writing, and business development, having secured over £1.5 million in government grant funding and £3 million to £5 million per annum in corporate accounts. Managed the restoration and enhancement of 775 hectares of ASN woodland and lowland heath (designated as SAC, and SPA), delivering countryside stewardship, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation objectives. In previous roles, managed international preferred supplier agreements with NEC, Orange, and Nokia, and successfully delivered and retained globally mobile project teams for telecommunications infrastructure deployment projects. Was also a premier league volleyball coach, winning the National Shield in 2016.