Claire’s worked in the military, a major international construction company, and public sector management. She implemented change in Unitary Authority reforms and developed new policy approaches. At the Environment Agency, Claire was national lead on drinking water protection policy and implementation and shaping Government policy on pollution control. She looked after the £4.5bn Thames Tideway Tunnel, the Thames Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (£1bn 6 year programme), London Incident management and was instrumental in setting up the London Surface Water Strategic Group driving forward surface water innovation. As voluntary lead for the Women’s Network, she supported delivery of a gender neutral breastfeeding policy, a menopause discussion pack, and a parental support pack, receiving an MBE for gender equality in the workplace. Claire is currently a Deputy Director in Major Projects and Programme Delivery, and Senior Responsible Owner for 5 Major Projects (>£100mn), better protecting people and the environment from flooding.