James lectures in management and strategy at the University of Essex. Previously an Associate Lecturer at the University of York and a Regular Officer in the Armed Forces, James has completed a PGCE in Further Education and an MSc in Educational Practice and Innovation. His published work covers the historical context of finance, governance and leadership in organisations. James has advised on the design and delivery of promotion courses for the Royal Engineers and for some foreign Armed Forces. He also had significant engagement with language teaching in the UK and the Middle East, serving as head of the language wing at the Defence College of Intelligence and Security.