Here’s 60 seconds with our expert James 

Name: James 

Area of expertise:  Online platform development, video, digital marketing 

When & why did you join Get Ahead:  I returned to Get Ahead in June 2025 having already worked for them as a freelancer until 2023. Freelancing through Get Ahead allows me greater freedom to work with a variety of clients on more interesting projects and help to encourage and grow smaller businesses. 

What did you do before you joined Get Ahead: Worked for Dorset Council as a Project Manager, comms and marketing lead. Prior to that I ran my own creative agency and was part of Get Ahead!   

Career highlight to date: Running comms and PR for a £9m Government funded research and development project bringing 5G technology and connectivity to rural areas.