Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal
John Thursfield has extensive work experience in various roles within government organizations. Currently, they serve as the Head of Parliamentary Engagement at the Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal. Prior to this, John was a Strategy Delivery Manager at the House of Commons from 2017 to 2020. John also worked at the Food Standards Agency as a Portfolio Manager from 2015 to 2017, where they managed a team and led change management initiatives. In their earlier years, John held multiple roles at the House of Commons, including Portfolio Manager, Project Manager, and Training Manager. In these positions, they successfully oversaw investments, managed high-profile projects, and improved services for new MPs.
John Thursfield received a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from the University of Leeds in 2004. In 2007, they obtained a Master's Degree in Political Theory from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). John then pursued a Graduate Diploma in Law from the University of Westminster from 2008 to 2010. In 2015, John completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management from the University of Liverpool.
Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal
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The Palace of Westminster, home of the Houses of Parliament, is one of our most treasured buildings. Recognised the world over, it’s the symbolic heart of our democracy and nation and a workplace for thousands of people. The building has played a unique role in our political history for 900 years and now it needs urgent repair. The Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme has been set up to tackle all the work to protect the Palace’s heritage and ensure it can continue to serve as the home of the UK Parliament for future generations. The Palace is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Grade 1 listed building and is regarded as the world’s finest example of early Gothic Revival architecture. Our project will be the biggest and most complex restoration ever undertaken in the UK. The Delivery Authority will procure and manage the contractors and supply chain and it will engage a team of architects, engineers, project managers and heritage experts. We’re building talented and diverse teams to join us in this hugely collaborative endeavour. We’re also committed to creating a work environment that embraces the strength in our differences and to creating a sense of belonging for everyone. Accessibility and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.