Stuart has been a cadet, regular and reserve soldier, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, and served 25 years as an MOD civil servant. For the last 10 years he has been the Principle Staff Officer for cadets in HQ South West, engaging with both the ACF & CCF. Prior to this he worked in Defence Internal Audit.
Stuart originates from Camberley, Surrey and was educated at Farnborough College of Technology followed by Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham.