Jacqui studied archaeology and prehistory at the University of Sheffield. Jacqui worked for English Heritage as Head of Visitor Operations for the East of England for two years, Kent for three years Yorkshire, Co Durham and Cheshire for 4 years. She then worked for the National Trust for ten years as operations manager first at Clumber Park then in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. Jacqui began working as General Manager at Flag Fen archaeology Park in 2021.