Jon was a senior civil servant in UK Government until 2014. Roles included Director of Homelessness and Housing Support, Director of a Regional Government Office and Deputy Director of the Government’s Neighbourhood Renewal strategy. Since leaving the Civil Service, he has been CEO of both Community First Oxfordshire and Citizens Advice in Oxfordshire South and…

Linda has a background in education and over two decades of experience in international development and humanitarian work. Most recently, she served as Head of Client Services at Refugee Resource. Her previous leadership roles include CEO of SeeBeyondBorders, Interim CEO of Kids Club Kampala, and Executive Director of SOS Sahel UK. She holds an MA…

Emily was inclusive economy lead at Oxfordshire County Council, focusing on policy to tackle deprivation, economic and health inequalities. She spent 18 months developing and leading a programme of community wealth building actions. She now works at the Bristol City Council as a Senior Strategy Officer. 

With a background in Finance (ACCA qualified), Malcolm has worked in various positions in the UK, France, Taiwan and Japan. In July 2015, Malcolm returned to the UK after 6 years in Taiwan and 3 years in Japan (where he was the Foundry AsPac Business Control Director). At the end of 2016, Malcolm joined Community…

Chris is a Chartered Town Planner and a former Head of Planning and Highways Development Management Services at Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and Buckinghamshire County Councils. He is currently the Vice Chairman of Community First Oxfordshire. A long-time resident of the county, Chris’ other interests include travelling, gardening, birdwatching, music and cricket!

Jackie retired from her work in Public Health in 2020 having worked in Oxford City Council, the Primary Care Trust and then Oxfordshire County Council for over 20 years.  A broad range of experience in her various roles had culminated in professional registration as a Public Health Specialist during that time and Jackie led much…