About Me

My role involves a fascinating blend of process mapping and software configuration. Before implementing the software for our clients, I meticulously map out their unique requirements. Drawing from my industry expertise, I also contribute to the development of new features — such as Confirm Arboriculture and playground inspections—enhancing the software’s utility.

Biography

From lush parks to open spaces, countryside retreats, and vibrant playgrounds, my career began in environmental management. I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Hertfordshire (completed in 2002), which included a transformative 12-month work placement with Natural England, where I contributed to conservation efforts on the Norfolk Broads.

Post-graduation, my journey led me to specialize in arboriculture, grounds maintenance, strategy creation, and team management. My unwavering commitment to improving the natural environment drives me — a belief that the benefits extend to all of us. As a successful project manager, I’ve overseen numerous large-scale development projects. Notably, I’ve secured Green Flag awards for four local authorities, recognizing excellence in greenspace management. If you’re curious about specific completed projects, you’ll find them detailed on the Projects Page.

Expertise

Registered QTRA practitioner .

QTRA quantifies the risk of harm from tree failure in a way that enables tree managers to balance safety with tree values and operate to predetermined limits of tolerable or acceptable risk

Certified Engaging Trainer

Certified qualification from LAPD Solution Ltd, ensuring high quality training is provided to learners. Trainers use tools that engage, interest, challenge, make learners inquisitive about the learning and reason out the new Skills Knowledge and Understanding keeping brains active and engaged.

Carbon Literate

Carbon Literacy is the knowledge and capacity required to create a positive shift in how mankind lives, works and behaves in response to climate change.

Asset Management Foundation Award

Certified by the Institute of Asset Management, (IAM), to Foundation Level. Foundation Level includes

basic asset management concepts, principles and terminology
the breath of asset management activities
common characteristics of good asset management
commonly used techniques

SIA CCTV Operators Public Space Surveillance

The Public Space Surveillance (CCTV) license, issued by the SIA, is crucial for individuals who operate CCTV systems in public areas to ensure safety and prevent crime.

Parks Management Association

In 2020, I proudly became a Founder Member of the Parks Management Association, a dedicated professional network for those working in the greenspace sector. I remain a member today.

I also provided sponsorship Paul Rabbits to enable a revised and updated edition of the original People's Parks text by Hazel Conway to be updated for the 21st Century.

Testimonials

Roger was instrumental in pulling together the various stakeholders required to develop a partnership to proactively manage Local Authority-owned woodland under a new Social Enterprise for social, as well as Land Management, outcomes. Roger is excellent at negotiation and championed the different approach amongst more sceptical colleagues and sought to help address the barriers arising during this complex project wherever he could.

Project Officer
Small Woods Association

Always professional and during the confirm project he became extremely knowledgeable on the background workings of Confirm. His ability to pick up systems and realise the potential for how they can be used to improve a process and also how best to utilise the reporting functionality for future improvements has been vital to the Council. He will be an asset to any company requiring both project management and system knowledge and I would happily work with him again.

Wendy Moore
Senior Business Analyst

Feel free to connect with me through the provided social media links — I’m always eager to engage with fellow enthusiasts and professionals who share my passion for a greener world!