Joe’s background is in training and development. He spent 25 years in the Fire & Rescue Service, where he undertook various roles, including Senior Competence and Development manager and Training and Development manager. He was Lead IV and Lead Assessor for his service and worked on implementing assessment and development centres and electronic development programmes for all levels of personnel. Joe is passionate about coaching, mentoring, and supporting others, working with colleagues, university students, and sixth-form students.
Joe’s early career included working on the commando helicopter force (Royal Navy), Airship Industries and, more recently, training adults in first aid.
Joe has a positive outlook on life and believes that “your glass can always be half full; you just have to choose to see it that way”.