Alison Webster

Biography

Alison Webster joined RPA as Rural Development Director in June 2014 when the Rural Development Team (RDT) transferred from Defra.

Her previous roles include:

  • RPA’s Rural Development Director
  • Head of Defra’s Rural Development Programme for England delivery team
  • Executive Director of Operations at the former East of England Development Agency (EEDA).
  • First Executive Director of Essex Learning and Skills Council
  • Chief Executive of two careers service companies, Essex Careers and Business Partnership, and Capital Careers in central London.

Previous roles in government

  • Strategy Policy and Business Services Director