A few weeks ago we advertised the position of National Coordinator for the SCAE UK Chapter, and we’re pleased to advise that we have 3 applicants for this role.

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Lynsey Harley

Q Grader for United Coffee UK; look after sourcing, blend development, education and training. Competed in the UKBC’10 & spent 2011 judging in national/world competitions. I’ve a good working knowledge of competitions; the support needed by baristas and the level of expertise required by judges.

My plan with the NC position would be to organise events, talks, and better education. Utilise the wealth of knowledge and expertise we have in the UK to bring the industry forward leaps and bounds. The chapter is more than competitions, we must engage those who don’t compete, but want to learn, develop and improve.

Andrew Webb

2011 Founded Crediton Coffee Company Ltd, in store speciality coffee roasters in the heart of Devon.

35 years chartered civil engineer and project manager with UK and international experience including

10 years as consultant with the International Coffee Organization working on numerous projects worldwide relating to certificates of export, coffee quality, education and promotion.

My work at the ICO inspired me to roast speciality coffee after I sold my project management business and moved to Devon. My son and daughter manage the day to day running of our coffee shop and roastery giving me the benefit of time to commit to furthering the objectives of the SCAE through the National Coordinator role.
Jamie Banwell

My name is Jamie Banwell, I’m Director of Base//Coffee (Cornwall) Ltd, a start-up coffee wholesaler.

I’m fortunate enough to be on the organising group for the SCAE UK, responsible for promoting World Coffee Events (WCE) sponsored events. Working in that role has inspired me to stand for the role of NC. My work, helping organise the UKBC, has demonstrated to me that there is an opportunity for the SCAE UK to engage in a rapidly growing and dynamic sector.

I feel strongly that we can grow the WCE events to engage more Barista, and the public in general, and create an organisation at the centre of the debate about coffee. Our role, through the web and social media etc, should be to inform, directs and helps those who want a career in, or just wish to learn about, the coffee industry.

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Voting is open only to SCAE members, and all who are eligible to vote should have received an email from Jayne Richards earlier today

Good luck to all 3 candidates for the role, each of whom have unique attributes, but appear to share a common objective.

We look forward to reporting the results once the new National Coordinator role has been awarded