John Bevan qualified as a scientist, and is now retired.  He worked in the nuclear industry, in a university and in educational administration as a Director of Education and as Chief Officer of a Higher Education Funding Agency, and latterly as an Ombudsman.  He was until recently the chair of the Adventure Activities Industry Advisory Committee (of which he had been a founder member when it was originally established by the Health & Safety Commission).  He has been actively involved in youth work for over 50 years.  

He is a hill walker and active on Rights of Way issues.  He is particularly involved in drafting submissions to DEFRA and Natural England on CROW, Coastal Access, and other access issues.