Summary
Charlie Cooper is a Science Programme Manager with 12 years' experience translating ecological science into practical conservation and sustainability outcomes, currently leading programmes at The Biodiversity Consultancy in London. Trained in ecology, evolution and conservation at Imperial College and with a zoology background from Cardiff, Charlie blends field-honed skills (including independent field project delivery and telemetry work) with consultancy experience across sustainability and risk roles. Their career spans hands-on biodiversity monitoring, quality assurance and client-facing sustainability advisory at organisations such as EcoAct and Anthesis, giving them fluency in both technical analysis and stakeholder engagement. Known for moving between frontline fieldwork and strategic programme delivery, they bring a rare comfort with messy, real-world data and the operational demands of implementing conservation solutions. Based in the UK, Charlie pairs scientific rigor with a pragmatic, results-focused approach to biodiversity and sustainability challenges.
12 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor’s Degree Zoology/Animal Biology, Bachelor’s Degree Zoology/Animal Biology at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
GCSE, GCSE at King Edwards School Witley
Master of Science - MS Ecology Evolution and Conservation, Master of Science - MS Ecology Evolution and Conservation at Imperial College London
High School Fine Art French Language and Literature Psychology Spanish, High School Fine Art French Language and Literature Psychology Spanish at Godalming College
English, French