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