John has over 30 years of experience in construction, training and leadership & Management roles. For the past 5 years, he has been the Director of Operations and Training at the Lead Sheet Training Academy, training the next generation of lead and hard metal roofing operatives in City & Guilds accredited Basic/intermediate courses through to Advanced Heritage level as well as NVQ’s at both level 2 & 3. The organisation have satellite centres around the country who deliver our Basic Lead courses.

John is a member of  the NFRC and LCA/FTMRC. He sits on the board of National Association of Chimney Engineers (NACE) and is chair the board of Craft works College Brogdale CiC who work with young people up to the age of 25 with social emotional mental health needs.