From a young age, I have always been interested in technology and maths, and understanding how and why things work the way they do. I am a natural problem solver, thrive off a challenge and enjoy finding tangible solutions to complex situations, which led me to a career in Engineering. My interest in climate change and creating a sustainable future led me to study for a BEng in Sustainable Engineering, going on to complete a MSc in Sustainable Manufacturing. 

My career started working in the renewables industry, undertaking technical design and documentation for renewable energy systems, and progressing to an operations manager running numerous projects across the country. I then spent 5 years as an Energy Manager for a large NHS Trust, working on projects to upgrade their infrastructure with energy-efficient technology and managing the energy for the portfolio of clinical and non-clinical sites.

Next, we caught up with Helena Glover, who initially joined Optimised in 2022 as Marketing Intern, before discovering her passion for sustainability. 

Helena enjoyed the various sciences at school, which led to her studying linguistics as a softer science. Helena felt she couldn’t aspire for a role in sustainability without harder science skills, which led her down the marketing route.

As a marketer, her linguistics expertise saw her tasked with writing the internal sustainability report, which naturally allowed her to gain more knowledge on the topic. Helena made such an outstanding job on the Impact Report (which is available to view on our Sustainability page), she was offered the role of Junior Sustainability Consultant.

Now a year into her role, she looks after external sustainability for  clients, as well as internal sustainability goals for Optimised. Helena offered some great advice. 

If you’re passionate and willing to learn, the scientific field is for you. Optimised encourages and offers paths to learn more and grow continuously.