Joshua Doran
Southampton,United Kingdom
Summary
Passionate | Driven | Caring
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Regional Lead
Oracle Environmental Experts
Stockbridge, Hampshire
01.2025 - Current
- Key position in the company managing operations and primary contact for the South region working closely with Directors.
- Regional budget and resource management.
- Business development, marketing and client relationships.
- Preparation of proposals and tenders.
- Presentation and guest speaking at conferences and events.
- Administrative, welfare and team support.
Senior Environmental Consultant
Oracle Environmental Experts
Stockbridge, Hampshire
01.2024 - Current
- Project director of multiple pollution projects.
- Project lead of large oil spill insurance claims.
- Technical advice and experience in a range of pollution and contamination fields.
- Deployment to spill response incidents.
- Health and safety planning including preparation of risk assessments and method statements and CDM 2015.
- Multistakeholder communication.
- Delivering training sessions for internal staff and external clients.
- Line management and mentoring of staff.
Acting Regional Lead
Oracle Environmental Experts
Stockbridge, Hampshire
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated operations in the South during transition phase to prepare for full leadership role.
Environmental Consultant
Oracle Environmental Experts Ltd (OEE)
Stockbridge, Hampshire
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Project management including financial budgeting, staff and resource allocation for all aspects of contaminated land spill response, investigation and remediation consultancy.
- Responsible for liaison via telecoms, emails and technical report with the clients and stakeholders including regulatory bodies.
- Field work including supervision and direction of subcontractors.
- Reporting writing and communication with stakeholders and clients.
- Training and mentoring of new staff.
- Equipment maintenance and servicing.
- Development of emerging pollutants as part of the UK & Ireland Spill Association and founding Plastic Pollution Working Group (PPWG)
Assistant Environmental Consultant
Oracle Environmental Experts Ltd (OEE)
, Hampshire
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted consultants with fieldwork and management of pollution incidents.
- Out of hours response to pollution incidents.
- Responsible for equipment and system monitoring & maintenance.
- Led stock management.
Bartender
HAP Recruitment
, National
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Various festivals, large events and sports stadiums across the UK responsible for quick and efficient service.
- Organised bar inventory and storage to maintain stock levels for peak times.
- Customer interaction and handling difficult situations.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures and Challenge 25 policy.
Lead Auditor
National Union of Students
Southampton
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Organised and led team audits of the university campus with a team of students to identify and promote recycling schemes.
Store Assistant
Trespass
Whiteley
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Dealt with shop floor customer service, presentation and deliveries including complaints and providing detailed knowledge of the products.
Education
Master of Science - Marine Biology
University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre
Southampton 09.2015 - 06.2019
A-Levels -
Bay House Sixth Form
Gosport 09.2013 - 07.2015
GCSEs -
Crofton Secondary School
Fareham 09.2008 - 07.2013
Skills
Project management
Technical presentations
Problem-solving
Relationship management
Leadership
Team building
Communication skills
Certification
- Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM)
- Fellow of Royal Geographic Society (RGS) and South East Region Committee Member
- Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
- Managers and Professionals - Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS)
- VIVO Card
- Water Hygiene Card
- St John’s Emergency First Aid at Work
- Enhanced DBS
- iHASCO certifications
- RYA Powerboat Level 2
- Advanced PADI Scuba Diver
- Full UK Drivers Licence
- Mental Health First Aider
- Training RFU Level 2 Rugby Referee and Coach for Hampshire Rugby Referees
Accomplishments
- Chair of the PPWG
- Former board member of the UK & Ireland Spill Association
- Awarded the 2022 ‘Rising Star Award’ by UK & Ireland Spill Association
- Romsey Rugby Club 2022 ‘Sportsman of the Year’
- Company recognition for 'Going the extra mile' awarded in 2020
- Second place in EFT Championship 2018 International Touch Rugby Tournament
Career Highlights
- Upcoming - Guest lecturer at University of Southampton
- Upcoming - Article in CIWEM The Environment Magazine
- Deployed and responded to 2026 Port of Tyne plastic pellet (nurdle) spill with Briggs Marine
- Responder to 2025 North Sea Allision plastic pellet (nurdle) incident
Affiliations
- Van trips and experiencing cultures
- Rugby (playing and coaching)
- Water sports (surfing, swimming, paddleboarding)
- Charity work (Movember and Surfers Against Sewage)
- Environmental conservation and volunteering (Wildlife Trusts)
Publications
- Perkins, S., Doran, J., Burton, J (2023) Mapping The Global Plastic Pellet Supply Chain. Prepared for Fidra by Oracle Environmental Experts Ltd.
The report offers a comprehensive analysis of the extent of the supply chain and scale of the pollution. Looking into examples of acute and chronic losses, as well as touching on the impacts of this pellet pollution on communities, livelihoods, and ecosystems.
References
References available upon request.
Languages
German
Beginner
Spanish
Beginner
Timeline
Regional Lead
Oracle Environmental Experts
01.2025 - Current
Acting Regional Lead
Oracle Environmental Experts
06.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Environmental Consultant
Oracle Environmental Experts
01.2024 - Current
Environmental Consultant
Oracle Environmental Experts Ltd (OEE)
01.2021 - 01.2024
Assistant Environmental Consultant
Oracle Environmental Experts Ltd (OEE)
07.2019 - 01.2021
Bartender
HAP Recruitment
05.2017 - 07.2019
Lead Auditor
National Union of Students
11.2015 - 03.2016
Master of Science - Marine Biology
University of Southampton, National Oceanography Centre
09.2015 - 06.2019
Store Assistant
Trespass
10.2014 - 04.2015
A-Levels -
Bay House Sixth Form
09.2013 - 07.2015
GCSEs -
Crofton Secondary School
09.2008 - 07.2013