Jim Smyllie

Biography

Jim Smyllie joined Natural England in 2006. In October 2008, Jim became Executive Director, People, Landscape and Biodiversity.

He has held the following roles at Natural England:

  • Transition Director
  • Executive Director, Regional Delivery
  • Executive Director, People, Landscape and Biodiversity

His previous roles include:

  • Head, Delivery Strategy Team, Defra
  • Head, Planning, Lord Chancellor’s Department
  • Director, Corporate Strategy, Defence Secondary Care Agency, MOD

Previous roles in government

  • Chief Strategy and Reform Officer