George Stuart Finley
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in design technology, evidenced by a scholarship at Milton Abbey School. Demonstrated leadership as head of school boarding house, supported by safety certifications including DBS Enhanced Certificate, STA Pool Lifeguard Qualification, and First Aid at Work. Proficient in child safeguarding, fire safety, and online safety protocols, with advanced skills in Microsoft Office, macOS, and CAD software. Achievements include a full driving license, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze), and completion of the Ten Tors Challenge (35 miles).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Beater and Driver
Badminton Estate
2022.10 - 2026.02
- Beater for driven pheasant and partridge shoot.
Retail Assistant
Mole Valley Country Stores
2025.11 - 2025.12
Student
North and Letherby Chartered Surveyors
2024.07 - 2024.08
- Student work experience working on agricultural land management and estate management, conservation for lowland restoration and rewilding. Conducted site surveys of rural property and valuations for residential property.
Residential Gap Year Assistant
Bruern Abbey School
2021.09 - 2021.07
- Responsible for education and pastoral care of boarding boys with severe learning and social behavioural needs, and for general operations at the school and maintenance of the estate.
Lifeguard
Sunninghill Prep School
2021.07 - 2021.04
- Responsible for overseeing water activities, maintenance of the grounds and sports equipment.
Children’s Rugby Coach/Covid-19 Marshall
Singapore Cricket Club Rugby Academy
2021.01 - 2021.04
Education
BSc (Hons) - Rural Land Management
Royal Agricultural University
2022.01 - 2025.01
A-Levels / Level 3 Studies - 3D Design, Sport
Milton Abbey School
2016.01 - 2021.01
Skills
- Milton Abbey School – Design Technology Scholarship (6th Form)
- Head of School Boarding House
- DBS Enhanced Certificate (Cert no 001750032437 - September 2021)
- Swimming Teachers Association (STA) - Pool Lifeguard qualification
- STA - First aid at work
- Basic child safeguarding
- Fire Safety
- Online Safety
- Computer skills (Microsoft Office suite, MacOS Suite, CAD Suite)
- Full driving licence
- Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Bronze)
- Ten Tors Challenge (2017 – 35 mile)
- Football Association Level 1 Coaching (2018)
References
Available on request
Hobbies and Interests
Rugby – Cirencester RFC (2023 - current), Milton Abbey School 1st XV, SCC Rugby Academy Singapore (2011 - 2015, Captain and Player of the Year 2014), Cycling – Milton Abbey School (Captain Road Cycling Team), Cycling Audax (2019 – 3-day 400km course), Combined Cadet Force – Milton Abbey (2015 - 2021, achieved rank of Colour Sergeant), Cadet Forces Instructional Techniques (CFIT) - 2019.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Assistant
Mole Valley Country Stores
2025.11 - 2025.12
Student
North and Letherby Chartered Surveyors
2024.07 - 2024.08
Beater and Driver
Badminton Estate
2022.10 - 2026.02
BSc (Hons) - Rural Land Management
Royal Agricultural University
2022.01 - 2025.01
Residential Gap Year Assistant
Bruern Abbey School
2021.09 - 2021.07
Lifeguard
Sunninghill Prep School
2021.07 - 2021.04
Children’s Rugby Coach/Covid-19 Marshall
Singapore Cricket Club Rugby Academy
2021.01 - 2021.04
A-Levels / Level 3 Studies - 3D Design, Sport
Milton Abbey School
2016.01 - 2021.01