Alison Rigg

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Research Assistant at Centre for Agroecology, Water & Resilience

Reading, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Alison Rigg is a PhD researcher at Coventry Universitys Centre for Agroecology, Water & Resilience. She specializes in food system sustainability, with her doctoral research focusing on the role of small-scale bakers in the UKs agroecological grain transition, informed by her Bachelors degree in Environmental Science.

Outside of her academic work, Alison is a qualified baker and chef with over a decade of international and UK experience in professional kitchens. This practical expertise directly informs her research, bridging the gap between ecological principles and the everyday realities of growing, preparing, and sharing food sustainably.

Alison uniquely combines her scientific research with extensive hands-on experience as a professional baker and pastry chef.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

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Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Agroecological Transition
Her PhD research critically examines the contribution of food processors, particularly small-scale bakers using UK-grown stoneground flour, to sustainable food system transitions.
Sustainable Food Systems
Her work combines empirical research with practical kitchen experience to explore how ecological principles can sustainably shape how food is known, grown, prepared, and shared.
Artisanal Baking
A qualified baker and chef with over a decade of experience, she has worked in bakeries like Hamblin Bread that directly source organic and heritage grains.

Media Appearances

Alison has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Research Assistant at Centre for Agroecology, Water & Resilience
7-2020 - 1-2024
Baker and Pastry Chef at Hamblin Bread
8-2019 - 8-2020
Data Manager at Hydro-Logic
12-2015 - 8-2019
Manager at The Goring Grocer
5-2015 - 12-2015
Baker at Modern Baker

Education

1-2022 - 2025
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Centre for Agroecology, Water & Resilience
10-2017 - 6-2021
Bachelor's degree from The Open University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

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  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alison

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

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    How fast (or slow) will Alison move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Alison take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

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