Neil is an optometrist with experience of working within practice, education, industry, and professional services roles. He is currently the Head of Professional Development at Specsavers and a College of Optometrist Assessor and Examiner. He has been involved with numerous organisations as a council and committee member across the sector and is the Immediate Past President of the BCLA and part of the GOC Education Committee. He has actively participated in charity work with Vision Aid Overseas and Special Olympics.