Bob Kindred MBE has worked in the public, private and third heritage sectors since 1979. He is a founder member of the Institute of Historic Building Conservation and Policy Committee member. He is a Trustee and Casework Committee member of Historic Buildings & Places, and a member of the St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Diocesan Advisory Committee. He is the former member of the UNESCO UK Culture Committee and Standing Special Heritage Advisor to the House of Commons CMS Select Committee.