Job: Directorate Support Manager

Key Quote: "I would say my strengths are certainly cake-related and bread is not the strongest aspect of my baking but you know what they say… practice makes perfect!"

Great British Baking Show Season 15

Born and bred in the West Midlands, John has been a hairdresser and an estate agent, but he found his calling working in the NHS, keeping schedules and theatre bookings running like clockwork. His job keeps him busy, so after work his favourite pastime is to relax at home with his cavapoo, Stanley. Over weekends, you can find John and Stanley hitting the countryside for long walks. John learned to bake with his nan, making fairy cakes and pies, and now bakes to honour his nan’s memory and pass on the skills she taught him to his two young nephews. He loves classic bakes with a twist – using herbs and other flavourings to give his bakes something different. His favourite bake, though, is a classic lemon tart.