Keith originates from Northumberland and moved to Fairford Leys in 2000. He is the first Clerk of Coldharbour Parish Council having spent a short time as Deputy Clerk to Stone with Bishopstone & Hartwell Parish Council. He is experienced in national and local government work and has worked in various government departments.  He is Clerk to Dinton with Ford & Upton Parish Council as well as Chairman of the Society of Local Council Clerks (Bucks Branch).

Keith also serves the public in his role as a Justice of the Peace, Governor of The Aylesbury Academy and also Chairman of The Joyce Trust. Keith has held trusteeships of an international and national charity dealing with immunology issues and he is also a member of the Consulative Panel of the Human Genetics Commission. He has an interest in matters relating to immunology and genetic diseases and has represented charities abroad, speaking at various events, including the European Parliament, on matters relating to caring for people with long-term illnesses and genetic life-threatening conditions. He has worked with Great Ormond Steet Children's Hospital on the Steering Committee for "Jeans for Genes".

As Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer of the council, he is the main point of contact for the Parish of Coldharbour and attends many meetings and functions representing the council and residents of the parish. He works closely with the various business owners and deals on a sometimes daily basis with The Ernest Cook Trust, the Developers, the County and District Councils through their Officers and Members and many other stakeholders working in and for Fairford Leys.