Why I do it

I’ve always been passionate about the environment so after studying Environmental Science at University, I spent 18 years working in construction delivering and championing off-site, sustainable solutions that ensured a significant reduction in the impact on the environment and the surrounding community.  I then had the opportunity to manage an SME that designed and manufactured products which helped plant breeders and seed producers develop more sustainable varieties of plants/crops and for 5 years I was able to travel to meet customers and colleagues worldwide, learning about the huge amount of research that goes into creating sustainable plants to feed our growing population.

Working at Trustgreen has therefore enabled me to combine my knowledge of construction with my passion for the environment and plants, and it’s an absolute pleasure to work with a business that cares so much about biodiversity, it’s people and the communities it works in.

Why I do it

I believe the main reason for doing any job is to be passionate about what you are trying to accomplish.  This not only sets me on the path toward success, but it also ensures I am doing the right thing by me and my family and continually challenges me to be better.

As a Dad, it is fundamentally important to me to be a role model for my young sons and discussing biodiversity, tree planting, wildflower meadows, even litter picking at the dinner table shows my boys I am passionate about my job, that it’s meaningful to me and the communities & businesses we support. I am proud of the purpose we have for our future.

Why I do it

I have spent my working career in Customer Focused roles and I’m passionate about improving customer service through continuously service improvements. Putting yourself in the persons shoes and taking the time to understand the issue is something I always have in mind. It’s extremely important to me that I am happy in my role and that my colleagues are too. I pride myself on being a role model who can inspire and motivate  others which in turn contributes to creating a great working environment. I love the diversity in the role I do and I also get to meet some amazing people along the way!

Why I do it

When I was offered a role at Trustgreen I jumped at the opportunity; the values, ethos and vision of the senior leaders were inspiring. After teaching for 25 years, moving into the industry took me out of my comfort zone in a good way.

I love the daily variety, I could be visiting a site in Cumbria with incredible views, meeting a client in a busy city centre or attending a conference on biodiversity. Every day is a school day, there is so much knowledge to soak up. The rewards are many and varied too; forming long lasting positive and supportive relationships with clients makes work a pleasure.

We have a superb team spirit here and the opportunity to learn every day from fellow professionals and pass on this knowledge to the next generation is a privilege.

Why I do it

Many moons ago I set off for university to read environmental studies. I had no idea what I ‘wanted to be’ but I knew that my passions lay in the natural world and that my vocation lay in that sector in some shape or form.

Fast forward 20 years and I have been fortunate enough to have built my career around protecting and enhancing the environment in a number of sectors.

What I didn’t envisage at the start of my journey is how much I would also enjoy the concept of corporate continual improvement and trying to make businesses and their people better than they were before. When you add in helping to grow communities through the open spaces on their doorsteps you have a role that not only has real purpose but is a privilege to hold.