About the team – Dorset Community Energy

John Scott

Technical Director/ Asset Manager

John is an Engineer: qualified in Aeronautical Engineering with a Masters in Project Management. John has extensive project management experience, spent 24 year in the Army, and designed, manufactured and produced a range of unique vehicles as the Operations Director for General Dynamics, Universal Engineering and Force Protection Europe. Since 2012, John has been involved with the installation, maintenance and repair of Solar PV systems. He is passionate about the environment and also runs a sustainable fashion and fabrics brand based in Dorset.

Jamie Oakey

Development Manager

Jamie lives in Bournemouth and is venturing into the world of sustainability consulting with his business, Track Positive, aimed at helping small and medium businesses engage with climate actions. In the last 10 years Jamie has worked in a variety of operational and scaling roles in the tech sector, helping to build out capabilities and explore new areas. He is keen to help accelerate the net zero pathways of local communities and bring his enthusiasm to the community energy sector.

Lucy Beasley

Secretary

DCE Secretary Lucy’s background is in data management but her true love is the outdoors and when she isn’t answering your emails and enquiries, you’ll most often find her in the sea, foraging in the woods or exploring the coast.