Julie looks after our accounts, when she’s not crunching numbers, Julie loves spending quality time with her two sons and playing with her energetic dog, Domino.
Emma Candlin – Head of Operations
As Head of Operations, Emma plays a key role in ensuring everything within the company runs smoothly. She’s responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and identifying new opportunities for growth and improvement. With her strategic mindset and attention to detail, Emma helps streamline processes and drive efficiency across the organisation.
Outside of work, Emma enjoys spending quality time with her family, socialising with friends, and catching the latest films at the cinema.
Jason Harker – Founder and Specialist Consultant
With over 25 years of experience in the horticultural industry, Jason has worked across every corner of the field, gaining a wealth of knowledge and expertise along the way. As our Managing Director, he is well-equipped to advise clients on the best courses of action, providing tailored solutions that combine his deep understanding of ecology and horticulture with practical, actionable advice. Outside of work, Jason enjoys unwinding with his wife and two sons.
Rebecca Derbyshire – Design & Marketing Manager
Owen is an Ecologist at ProHort, bringing his expertise and passion for the environment to every project he works on. His role allows him to contribute to sustainable practices and help drive the company’s ecological initiatives forward.
Outside of the office, Owen is an avid sports fan, with a particular love for football. He supports Stoke City FC and enjoys watching the game whenever he can.
Viktoriia Kalinina – Bookkeeper
Viktoriia relocated to the UK this summer. Originally from Ukraine, she holds a master’s degree in law and has a background as a notary assistant, where she worked with complex documents that demanded meticulous attention to detail and accuracy. These skills have been invaluable in her current role, where precision is key in managing our financial records.
Outside of work, Viktoriia has a passion for baking and enjoys completing jigsaw puzzles. Since arriving in the UK, she has discovered a new creative hobby—attending pottery classes where she loves making various pieces, including pots, cups bowls and vases.
Hannah Burton – Ecologist
Hannah is an Ecologist at ProHort Ltd, and she loves the variety her role offers. Whether she’s conducting surveys outdoors or working alongside our fantastic team in the office, Hannah thrives on the balance of fieldwork and collaborative projects. Her passion for the environment and commitment to her work shine through in everything she does.
Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time with her two beloved bunnies, Raven and Clover.
Sarah Starkey – Office Manager
Sarah is our incredible Office Manager and Personal Assistant to the Managing Director. Sarah ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes and supports our leadership team. With her sharp organizational skills and dedication, she plays a key role in keeping the office efficient and our projects on track.
When she’s not in the office, Sarah enjoys hitting the gym for a good workout. She also loves unwinding with her adorable Ragdoll kitten, Honey, who keeps her company with plenty of cuddles and affection.
Annette Lucas – Business Development
Georgia Mason – Administrator