Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References (and some kind words received)
Timeline
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Fraser Murray

Fraser Murray

EDINBURGH

Summary

Energetic, despite being in my 60's, and keen to make the next few years of employment really count. By that I mean both beneficial to others and rewarding for myself.

A father and grandfather, and someone who cares about people, animals, and the planet as a whole. I'm someone who likes to make a difference and be part of the solution.

Hard working, focused, versatile, keen to learn, and always prepared to give that little bit extra. I greatly enjoy working with young people and with nature. Working with Bright Green Nature is an incredible opportunity and one that I am keen to expand upon.

Rapidly gaining experience and knowledge about all aspects of rewilding and I feel confident that I could make a positive impact in any organisation sharing similar values.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work history

Convenor - Young Rewilders Forum

Bright Green Nature
11.2024 - Current

Personal Assistant

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living
Edinburgh, Lothian
07.2023 - Current

Assisting disabled gentleman with day to day tasks i.e. - organising diary, accompanying all outdoor trips, driving Mobility car, providing motivational company and improving living environment.

Volunteer Mentor

MCR Pathways
Edinburgh, Lothian
05.2021 - 05.2025

Meeting a "disadvantaged" child weekly (during school term) for one-to-one mentoring sessions. Also advocating on their behalf.

Foster Carer

City of Edinburgh Council
09.2021 - 05.2023

Provided full-time foster care for one child. Including 24/7 parental responsibilities, and trauma management. I worked with Social Services, teachers, health professionals and existing family members and advocated on her behalf.

Business Owner

Fraser Murray Car Sales (Self Employed)
Penicuik, Midlothian
09.2005 - 08.2020

Set up, and ran, a successful family owned Car Sales business. In a period of 15 years we bought and sold almost 4,000 vehicles, to many highly satisfied, and loyal, customers. Average annual turnover in excess of £1m.

Various Motor Trade Positions

3 Separate Franchised Operations
Drymen, Stirling and Edinburgh, Scotland
08.1979 - 09.2005

Over this period I progressed from Apprentice Technician to various management roles (inc. General Manager/Director). Starting with a Volvo dealer (8yrs) and moving to Subaru (12yrs) and then to Saab and Mercedes-Benz - Eastern Western Motor Group (6yrs)

Education

Engaging with Schools -

Northwoods
03.2025 -

Rewilding Principles -

Scotland the Big Picture
02.2025 -

Keeping 16 to 25 year olds safe from abuse -

NSPCC Learning
02.2025 -

Climate Change and Rewilding - Ongoing research using various reference sources, including: Books, Websites & Newspaper Articles

Home Study
01.2016 -

Family Based Care (City of Edinburgh Council)
Edinburgh
02.2021 - 03.2023

Various Motor Manufacturers
08.1979 - 09.2005

HNC - Motor Vehicle Engineering -

Springburn College
Glasgow
09.1979 - 05.1984

Balfron High School
Balfron
08.1974 - 05.1979

Skills

  • Communication and Negotiation
  • Team work
  • Organisation and Logistics
  • Getting stuff done!
  • Youth work
  • Meeting deadlines
  • IT and Social Media
  • Full/Clean Driving Licence

Affiliations

  • Keen runner (5km - Ultra) and active member of Vegan Runners UK
  • Parkrun (Running and Volunteering)
  • Hill Walking/Beach Walks/Exploring Nature
  • Cycling (on and off-road)
  • Campervan Trips
  • Reading (Fact and Fiction)

References (and some kind words received)

References are readily available on request.


Some kind words received from a previous customer of our car sales business (Fraser Murray Car Sales) are worth sharing......


When Kingsley Dawson (a loyal repeat customer, and now friend) heard that we had closed the family business, he asked why?  I explained that as someone who was concerned about climate change, my heart was no longer in car sales, and that, to me, it represented a conflict of interests.  I also said that I felt that it was time to "give something back", and to do something good for other people.  He said, "Fraser, don't you realise that as a car dealer you already did so much for other people.  There is no other car dealer who cared so much, or looked after their customers as you did - so you certainly didn't need to give this up to do good work".  I was touched by his kind words and they have stayed with me.

Timeline

Engaging with Schools -

Northwoods
03.2025 -

Rewilding Principles -

Scotland the Big Picture
02.2025 -

Keeping 16 to 25 year olds safe from abuse -

NSPCC Learning
02.2025 -

Convenor - Young Rewilders Forum

Bright Green Nature
11.2024 - Current

Personal Assistant

Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living
07.2023 - Current

Foster Carer

City of Edinburgh Council
09.2021 - 05.2023

Volunteer Mentor

MCR Pathways
05.2021 - 05.2025

Family Based Care (City of Edinburgh Council)
02.2021 - 03.2023

Climate Change and Rewilding - Ongoing research using various reference sources, including: Books, Websites & Newspaper Articles

Home Study
01.2016 -

Business Owner

Fraser Murray Car Sales (Self Employed)
09.2005 - 08.2020

HNC - Motor Vehicle Engineering -

Springburn College
09.1979 - 05.1984

Various Motor Trade Positions

3 Separate Franchised Operations
08.1979 - 09.2005

Various Motor Manufacturers
08.1979 - 09.2005

Balfron High School
08.1974 - 05.1979
Fraser Murray