Jennifer Kelly
About Jennifer Kelly
Jennifer Kelly is an Associate at Arup in Manchester, specializing in climate change, decarbonisation, and sustainability policy and strategy advice.
Company
Jennifer Kelly is currently an Associate at Arup, a position she has held since 2019. Arup is a global firm known for its projects in sustainable development and infrastructure. Jennifer contributes her climate policy and strategy expertise to significant projects within the company, based out of Manchester, United Kingdom.
Previous Roles at Arup
Before her current role, Jennifer Kelly worked at Arup as a Senior Sustainability Consultant from 2018 to 2019. During this period, she focused on providing policy and strategy advice related to climate change and sustainability. Her experience in this role helped her transition to her current position as an Associate.
Professional Experience at Natural Resources Wales
Jennifer Kelly has extensive experience with Natural Resources Wales, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as Carbon Positive Project Manager from 2015 to 2018, Marine Renewable Energy Advisor from 2014 to 2015, Marine Coordinator from 2012 to 2014, and European Marine Sites Officer from 2011 to 2012. These roles have equipped her with in-depth knowledge in marine projects, carbon management, and renewable energy.
Education and Qualifications
Jennifer Kelly holds a BSc (Hons) from the University of Leeds, which she completed between 2007 and 2010. Her higher education background solidified her expertise in environmental and sustainability matters. Additionally, she attended Upton-by-Chester High School from 2000 to 2007.
Climate Policy and Strategy Expertise
Jennifer Kelly specializes in policy and strategy advice for climate change, decarbonisation, and sustainability. She has led climate policy and strategy advice for the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan and Sheffield City Council’s Net Carbon Zero Plan, among others. Additionally, she provides climate advice to the Environment Agency and serves as the climate topic lead for the Environmental Impact Assessment of the A66 route upgrade.