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James Farr

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Principal Analyst at The Office for Environmental Protection
📍 Greater Southampton Area, United Kingdom

James Farr is a Principal Analyst at The Office for Environmental Protection, specializing in environmental policy and regulation. A Chartered Environmentalist with a degree from the University of Portsmouth, he has a strong background in natural science analysis from his time at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Beyond his professional focus on policy, James demonstrates a keen interest in practical, hands-on skills. He is a certified Divemaster, suggesting a passion for marine environments, and is also qualified in chainsaw operations, pointing to an engagement with land and forest management.

He uniquely combines high-level environmental policy expertise with practical field certifications as both a Divemaster and a qualified chainsaw operator.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Principal Analyst
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Southampton Area, United Kingdom
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Environmental Policy
His career is centered on policy analysis and regulation at the OEP and Defra, where he has contributed to strategy documents and responses.
Biodiversity
Co-authored a publication on the drivers and pressures affecting terrestrial and freshwater biodiversity, indicating a focus on ecosystem health.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Principal Analyst
The Office for Environmental Protection
1-2022 - 5-2023
Natural Science Analyst
The Office for Environmental Protection
2-2021 - 12-2021
Natural Science Analyst
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
2-2020 - 1-2021
Natural Capital Committee Secretariat - Natural Science Analyst
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
10-2019 - 1-2020
Secondment to Interim Environmental Governance
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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Education
2009 - 2014
Bachelor's Degree
University of Portsmouth
1-2022 - 4-2022
CPD
Bournemouth University
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