Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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Sean Brackstone

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
Sean Brackstone