James helps to drive forward Edge's education and skills policy work and political engagement. Prior to joining Edge, James worked at a political consultancy and a STEM skills charity, with a focus on technical education and apprenticeships policy. He holds an MSc in Development Economics from King's College London and a BA in History from the University of Exeter. In his spare time, James enjoys running, cold water swimming, trying (unsuccessfully) to speak Spanish, and attempting to sip his way around London's best coffee spots.