Within UK Visas & Immigration, Tom is a visible LGBT+ senior leader. He is an exemplary role model and inspires staff within his team and wider command. He is known for always having time for staff. He is committed to ensuring the civil service reflects the public it serves – this year he has been instrumental in supporting the progression of the female talent pipeline. The civil service is lucky to have Tom leading the way. As an active committee member on the Law Society’s LGBT+ Division, Tom is also a leader outside of work. Since joining the committee, he has led on raising the visibility of the legal profession at pride events and spearheaded participation in regional pride marches. This year he has been the driving force behind the creation of an LGBT+ themed webinar series for the legal profession by formulating the series, finding speakers and chairing the webinars