2002 - Visiting Composition Tutor, Royal Northern College of Music - Manchester

2000- Visiting Professor of Composition, Christchurch University - Canterbury

1997- Composer in Residence to The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain

1997- Manson Chair of Composition, Royal Academy of Music

1991-1997 Artistic Director of The Exeter Festival

1987-1991 Composer in Residence to Three Spires Festival - Truro

1987-1991 Artistic Director, Kent Young Composers' Scheme

1987-1997 Head of Composition, Royal Academy of Music

1983-1985 Composer in Residence Bedford School

1981-1983 SE Arts Composer in Residence King's School Canterbury

1977-1981 Warwick University: Director of Contemporary Music

1971-1973 Arts Council Composer in Residence to English Sinfonia - Nottingham