Prior to working at the institute James worked in finance, first as a project accountant within the defence industry and then as a fund analyst within an investment firm.
Alongside work, James has held a leadership role in the Conservative Christian Fellowship, with a particular focus on increasing youth engagement.
Being from Northern Ireland, James has a special interest in issues related to the union and the sovereignty of British law.
He studied Politics, Sociology and Eastern European Studies at UCL, graduating in 2021.