Head of Service.
Tim’s connection to the outdoors began early.
Growing up by the coast—and with parents happy to let him experiment—he spent his childhood out on the sea in anything that would float, and a few things that didn’t, eventually teaching himself to sail and paddle. Discovering the mountains soon after opened the door to a career in the outdoors, and he has now worked in adventure activities for more than 35 years.
Throughout his career, Tim has taken on roles as an instructor, coach, trainer/assessor, lecturer, manager, provider and, more recently, as a regulator.
His work with groups ranging from high‑tariff young offenders to aspiring outdoor instructors and senior industry managers has only strengthened his belief in the power of well‑managed adventure to positively shape lives.
He has lived and worked across England, Scotland and Wales, with professional and personal trips taking him to outdoor environments around the world.
Before establishing Adventure RMS, Tim served as a senior inspector, expert witness and Deputy Head of Inspection for AALS. He has delivered National Governing Body training and assessment for Mountain Training, the British Canoe Union (now British Canoeing Awarding Body) and the Royal Yachting Association. He holds a BA, a PGCE and an MSc in related fields.
Tim remains an active mountaineer, cyclist, paddler and sailor.
