Ian Newbery
About Ian Newbery
Ian Newbery serves as the Regional Commissioner for The Scout Association in South East England. He has extensive experience in health and safety management and volunteer training, having held various roles at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and The Great River Race.
Current Role at The Scout Association
Ian Newbery serves as the Regional Commissioner at The Scout Association, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he oversees scouting activities in South East England, ensuring the effective delivery of programs and support for local scout groups. His responsibilities include strategic planning, volunteer management, and community engagement to promote the values and objectives of scouting.
Experience at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Ian Newbery has been the Volunteers and Training Manager at The Duke of Edinburgh's Award since 2019. His role focuses on managing volunteer recruitment and training initiatives, enhancing the program's outreach and effectiveness. Prior to this, he worked as the Programme and Quality Manager from 2017 to 2019, where he contributed to the development and quality assurance of the award programs.
Previous Work at The Great River Race
From 2014 to 2019, Ian Newbery was the Director of Health & Safety for The Great River Race. In this capacity, he was responsible for ensuring the safety of participants and staff during the event, implementing health and safety protocols, and managing risk assessments to facilitate a safe racing environment.
Background in Health & Safety Management
Ian Newbery has extensive experience in health and safety management. He worked at CPI Group as the Health & Safety Manager/System Manager for 26 years, from 1989 to 2015. His role involved developing and maintaining safety systems and protocols. Additionally, he held the position of Contract Account Manager at RICOH UK from 2015 to 2017, where he continued to apply his health and safety expertise.
Education and Qualifications
Ian Newbery studied at Sutton Grammar School for Boys from 1975 to 1981. He later attended Kingston College, where he completed a Diploma in Management from 2002 to 2004. His educational background supports his professional roles in management and safety across various organizations.