What made you choose Arbtech?
After quitting my job in the city, I found myself searching for a role connected to nature.
Eight months passed without success until I stumbled upon Arbtech’s internship – a ‘zero to hero’ path into ecology without the years of unpaid work often required to get there.
It was a pretty easy choice, and I’m very grateful to feel like I’m on the right track again!
What do you love most about the company?
The people.
It still amazes me how hilarious, supportive and kind everyone is here.
What do you do when you are not at Arbtech?
I love camping, hiking and exploring with friends.
Nature is where I feel happiest and most myself, as well as being where connecting with others feels easiest and most rewarding.
Beyond that, I love to write and read, and I enjoy discovering new books and authors that challenge me to think differently.
What is your biggest tip to achieve the most in life?
Do the hard thing.
Growth usually comes with a little discomfort.
What is the best social you’ve been on at Arbtech?
I’m a big foodie!
We recently went to Dishoom, which I absolutely loved.
Where do you want to travel to next?
The list is endless, but I am hoping to escape to Patagonia soon.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
I haven’t been here long, but I’ve already learned a lot.
I’m hoping to have my great crested newt licence within a few years and to have taken my FISC Level Three by then too.
What is a goal you have for the future, in or out of work?
In the future, I plan to move back to Devon and work in environmental education, encouraging children to connect with and learn from nature.
I’m also in the throes of writing and illustrating a children’s book about nature rooted in philosophy. I’m really hoping that someday I’ll actually get around to publishing it.
Harriet joined Arbtech in October 2025.
