Sean Brackstone
Belvedere,kent
Summary
I am an elected Reform UK Councillor and Leader of the Reform UK Group in Bexley. I am passionate about delivering real political change through campaigning and representing residents.
Alongside this, my professional career has taught me the importance of hard work and determination. I enjoy working in challenging environments and contributing towards a shared goal.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Councillor
Bexley Council
Bexley
2026.05 - Current
- After 8 months of campaigning, I was one of the 7 councillors who were elected in Bexley. After our first AGM, I got voted in as the leader of Bexley Reform UK.
- Since then, I have allocated our councillors to each committee and set up our first surgery.
Service engineer
Southeastern Railway
Slade Green, Kent
2023.09 - Current
- Completed a three-year apprenticeship in traction and rolling stock, achieving a Level 3 BTEC and NVQ.
Slinger
SLS
London and South east
2022.09 - 2023.08
- Achieved a Level 2 NVQ in lifting operations, enabling me to work as a slinger on various cranes.
Camp activity instructor
Camp America
kerrville, Texas
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Worked at a children's summer camp in Texas as a lifeguard and high-ropes instructor, developing leadership, communication and teamwork skills.
Education
GCSEs -
St Columba's Catholic Boys School
Bexleyheath, Bexley 2014.09 - 2019.07
BTEC - Computer Science
The Leigh UTC
Dartford, Kent 2019.09 - 2021.07
BTEC - Engineering
IPS International
Strood, Kent 2023.09 - 2025.05
Skills
- Experience in political campaigning and local elections
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and computer systems
- Great communication skills and public speaking
- Developed strong problem-solving skills from my engineering apprenticeship
- Three years' experience in a safety-critical role, along with working away from home
- Qualified First Aider
- Two years' volunteering at my local Explorers Scout group in Bexley
Affiliations
- Outside of work, I enjoy mountain climbing and have summited Snowdon, Carrauntoohil and Tryfan.
- I regularly go to the gym and have completed a half marathon
Timeline
Councillor
Bexley Council
2026.05 - Current
Service engineer
Southeastern Railway
2023.09 - Current
BTEC - Engineering
IPS International
2023.09 - 2025.05
Slinger
SLS
2022.09 - 2023.08
Camp activity instructor
Camp America
2022.05 - 2022.09
BTEC - Computer Science
The Leigh UTC
2019.09 - 2021.07
GCSEs -
St Columba's Catholic Boys School
2014.09 - 2019.07