With an impressive 40-year career dedicated to public service and youth intervention, Nick brings unparalleled expertise to supporting young offenders, victims of crime, and families affected by violence. His journey began with a distinguished 30-year tenure in the Metropolitan Police Service, where he developed a deep understanding of the challenges facing vulnerable young people and communities impacted by crime.
During his policing career, Nick became the national project lead for DIVERT, a pioneering custody intervention programme for 18–25-year-olds. DIVERT provides tailored pathways into education, apprenticeships, and employment with the aim of reducing re-offending. Supported by the Home Office and the Mayor’s Office, the programme places skilled intervention coaches in custody suites across London. Under Nick’s leadership, these coaches consistently demonstrated courage and dedication, engaging young adults at critical and often life-changing moments, and continuing their support long after release.
Following his police service, Nick spent six influential years leading and expanding the crime reduction programme at the highly regarded Charlton Athletic Community Trust. This role, the first of its kind across both The Premier League and Football League, redefined how professional football clubs work with hard-to-reach young people. Nick successfully delivered and managed interventions funded by The Football Foundation and the Premier League Charitable Fund, and his expertise earned recognition from The Premier League Kicks management board and MOPAC (Mayor’s Office for Policing & Crime).
As part of the award-winning Kickz Management Team, a collaboration between The Football Foundation and the Metropolitan Police Service, Nick played a pivotal role in enhancing a football-based diversionary project designed to support at-risk young people. His ability to combine criminal justice insight with sports-based engagement made him an invaluable asset to the programme’s development.
Holding the prestigious UEFA ‘A’ Football Coaching Licence and serving as an active member of the FA Coaches Association, Nick also brings extensive coaching experience from his work with West Ham United and Charlton Athletic Youth.
Driven by a lifelong commitment to improving outcomes for young people, Nick’s depth of experience, innovative thinking, and trusted partnerships position him as a leading figure in tackling youth violence and creating safer, stronger communities.
