Captain Polly Marsh joined the Officer Training Corps in 1990, and first attended The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1992, commissioning as a reserve officer into general service.
She joined 101 Royal Engineers (EOD) in 1994, and after returning to RMAS on a regular commission course she joined 16 Regt Royal Artillery. During her time in The Army she was responsible for the welfare and training of 30-60 soldiers.
After leaving The Army in 1998, she moved to New York and worked in luxury brand management in New York, London and Paris, as well as being involved in wildlife conservation in Southern Africa. After the birth of her first child in London, she founded her own company with a friend and moved to Somerset, where she works as Director of Finance and Operations at Cuddledry Ltd, an established brand in the global nursery market. She has a teaching Diploma and a Masters Degree in genetic health, among other professional business and education qualifications.
Polly is a freelance facilitator and expedition leader for Outposts Ltd – an outdoor education company, specialising in teamwork and leadership, working with young people of secondary school age. She is a Governor of The Castle School in Taunton, specifically supporting senior leadership teams in curriculum and careers development. She is a Trustee of Somerset Army Cadet Force, The Jalal Agha foundation, and The Ulysses Trust. She is a director/founder of The Phoenix Foundation and supports many educational, environmental and conservation charities.
Polly has a passion to help young people be the best they can be – and to make sure every child has the same opportunities, regardless of background.