Rob had a long career working for the UK Government with over 20 years with HM Treasury and the Department of Work and Pensions. He has also served as a non-executive member of the Scottish Prison Service Advisory Board. He has experience in the charitable/not for profit sector, being a Trustee and previous Chair of Partners in Advocacy. Prior to that Rob served as a Trustee of the housing charity, Borderline, and was a board member of two housing associations.