Jo Barker

Jo Barker is a Risk and Safety Consultant and CDM Principal Designer at Binnies as of May 2023, specializing in construction site exposure for government departments and local authorities, particularly in flood defenses and beach recharge campaigns. Prior experience includes serving as a Health, Safety, Security and Wellbeing Assurance Advisor at Southern Water, where responsibilities involved leading digital reporting systems for a transformation program and facilitating behavioral safety training for over 2000 staff members. Jo has an extensive background with the Metropolitan Police, having held roles from Fingerprint Team Leader to Digital Forensic Assistant, providing expert support in forensic services and fingerprint examination. Additionally, Jo worked as a Freelance TV Production Manager from 1997 to 2005, managing various aspects of production logistics, health and safety, and budgeting. Educational qualifications include a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, a Foundation Degree in Fingerprint Examination from Teesside University, and a BA with Honours in Women's Studies from Sheffield Hallam University.