Rebecca Evernden

Biography

Rebecca joined the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy as Director for Space in March 2021.

Rebecca’s previous roles include:

  • Co-Director for Citizens and Networks, Department for Exiting the European Union
  • Director, International (jobshare), UK Space Agency
  • Deputy Director for Rail Strategy at the Department for Transport
  • Head of the EU Balance of Competences Review, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Head of National Adaptation Programme, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Head of European Environment Team, Cabinet Office
  • Senior Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Environment
  • Seconded National Expert, DG Environment

Previous roles in government

  • Co-Director for Citizens and Networks
  • Director of Championing Space