Katherine Pratt

Gained experience across land rights and compensation projects for major infrastructure clients including National Grid and Network Rail.

Placement Student - Bruton Knowles - Taunton

(2024-09 - 2025-09)

Gained experience across land rights and compensation projects for major infrastructure clients including National Grid and Network Rail.

• Preparing and reviewing documentation for advance disturbance and compensation claims
• Undertaking reinstatement site visits
• Liaising with landowners, contractors and client representatives to support effective project delivery
• Drafting formal documents including Notices, Licences, Payment Request Forms and Handback Letters
• Interpreting Land Registry titles
• Maintaining project records
• Developed a strong understanding of the utilities and infrastructure sector
• Gained experience using a range of industry-specific IT systems

Chef and Catering Assistant - Marbled Meats - Northall, Dunstable

(2017-05)

• Taking customer orders and payments
• Cooking and preparing food
• Managing stock levels and purchasing additional products when required
• Working efficiently under pressure during peak periods to reduce customer waiting times and maintain service standards

Butchery Assistant - Marbled Meats - Northall, Dunstable

(2019-09)

• Breaking down meat, making burgers and sausages, and packaging products ready for retail
• Created and maintained an Excel spreadsheet to organise Christmas orders
• Liaising with customers regarding collection dates
• Developing strong organisational and IT skills

General Farm Worker - Breeding Vision - Home farm, Northall

Undertook practical livestock duties on the family farm, including checking sheep during lambing, caring for foster lambs and feeding at regular intervals. Assisted with seasonal work during the summer months, including baling, stacking and carting. This role developed ability to adapt quickly, work independently and manage long hours when required.

Drover - Thame Farmers Mart - Thame, Oxon

Worked as a drover, moving sheep safely to and from the sale ring. Progressed to counting sheep in and out of sale pens, ensuring numbers were accurate before sale. Supported the smooth running of busy sale days through practical livestock handling, attention to detail and clear communication.

BSc (H) - Rural Enterprise and Land Management - Harper Adams University (2022-09 - 2026-06)

A-Levels - Geography, Economics, Business - Bedford Modern School (2013-09 - 2022-06)

GCSE - Multiple subjects - Bedford Modern School (2013-09 - 2022-06)