Jonathan Baker

Jonathan Baker is a seasoned civil servant currently serving as the Deputy Director for Programme Policy Engagement and Strategy at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since August 2018. In this role, Jonathan leads efforts to reform agricultural subsidies in England, emphasizing environmental and animal welfare improvements. Previous positions include Head of Programme Policy and Strategy and Head of Access to Labour during the pandemic response. Jonathan has also contributed to the British Standards Institute as a committee member on biodiversity standards and holds a Nuffield Farming Scholarship focused on agricultural policies in developed countries outside the EU. With a background in consultancy and policy evaluation, Jonathan's expertise includes ecosystem services, land management, and developing sustainable agricultural policies. Academically, Jonathan holds an MSc in Environmental Technology from Imperial College London and a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science from Bath Spa University.