Joanna Pugh
Joanna Pugh
Regional External Affairs Manager at the National Trust
Job Overview
I started to work for the Trust 3 years ago. My role is to connect the work of the Trust with the outside world and try to influence the external context within which we try to achieve our conservation aims. This includes trying to influence policy-makers and showing how regional needs are being delivered by the work of the Trust, for example, social inclusion and learning. I help the Trust's Regional Management Team to understand the external context and identify significant strategic issues.
Biography
Before I came to the National Trust I worked for local authorities in research and policy development roles, including Worcestershire County Council and Cumbria County Council. My original career was in teaching. I taught History and Politics at Worcester Sixth Form College for five years. My first love was always history and my degree in History is from the University of Liverpool. I also love visiting art exhibitions, reading literature, cooking and crafts.
Motivation and Aims for undertaking the PDP
I would love to develop my confidence and understanding of the work of museums, to be able to make points in a more credible way to policy-makers and Trust colleagues and to have the time and support of the University to explore new ideas. In particular, I would like to find out how other museums/historic houses are improving their visitor offer and what theories lie behind good practice in this area.
Contact: joanna.pugh@nationaltrust.org.uk