Sam James-Lawrie currently serves as a District Councillor for South Oxfordshire District Council since May 2023. Previous professional experience includes managerial roles at Quba & Co Ltd, GoMobile, Three., and Tesco Mobile, in capacities ranging from Shop Manager to Line Manager. Additionally, Sam James-Lawrie has experience as a General Assistant at BP and has volunteered with The Nasio Trust to fundraise for a trip to Kenya assisting HIV orphans. Educational background includes studies at Abingdon and Witney College, Aylesbury College, and Lord Williams School.