The BSPB Team

Accounts & Licensing

Emma Human

Licensing Co-ordinator

I am a qualified PA/Legal Secretary and have been part of the BSPB team since joining as Licensing Co-ordinator in 2002, having relocated to the area from Cornwall. I love the simple things in life, a good walk, a decent book, Pilates and, of course, time with my family.

Jon Allen

Management Accountant

Jay Liczbinski

Finance Assistant

Royalties

Jackie Albutt

Auditor

I joined BSPB in March 2020 as part of the farm saved seed team and am from a farming background. I enjoy working in a friendly team and speaking with farmers.

From Spring 2025, I will be carrying out a joint role as auditor travelling around the country visiting seed merchants and processors which I am very excited about and will also continue to be part of the farm saved seed team.

Olivia Herdman

Royalty Co-Ordinator

I have worked at BSPB since 2018 after coming from a very different industry and in that time have learnt a lot about what the science of plant breeding can achieve, which I’ve found fascinating after growing up on a farm. I love being outdoors, especially hiking and paddle boarding.

Daniel Jefferson

Auditor

I joined BSPB late 2018 after spending 10 years in IT and Telecoms. I’ve enjoyed the challenge of learning a new industry from scratch. And with help of the BSPB team and knowledge picked up from Processors and Merchants while out auditing, this challenge has been made that much easier. Outside of work it’s very much family time, whether that’s trips out, movie nights or just getting told off by my 8 year old. In those rare moments I get to unwind I suffer by being a Liverpool fan or catch up with friends.

Tom Emery

Royalty Co-ordinator

I joined BSPB in early 2024 for a short, temporary contract that has evolved into a much longer spell thanks to the wonderful team here. I’ve enjoyed the challenge of learning about an industry that was brand new to me and is so important to our everyday lives!

Other than work, most of my life is consumed by music projects and walks in the countryside with family and friends.

Linda Buckingham

Administration Assistant

Having worked at BSPB for over 10 years, I enjoy welcoming Members to the Society and supporting my colleagues in their various roles. In my leisure time I love cycling, dancing and spending time with family.

Trials

Louise Everest

Technical Manager

I am BSPB’s Technical Manager. My role as Technical Manager is to administer and co-ordinate the Society’s programme of VCU trials, support the work of BPSB crop groups on technical matters, and represent the Society at relevant meetings with external organisations. I have worked in plant breeding and variety evaluation throughout my career.

Blythe Soper

Trials Coordinator

I joined the team at BSPB in 2024 after working as a seed analyst for 4 years and completing my Masters of Research in seed biology. Outside of the office I enjoy spending time outdoors watching birds, running, hiking, and wild swimming