Stuart began his police career in 1997 with Essex Police.

Over the next two decades, Stuart gained a wide ranging experience in policing.

In 2019, having risen to the rank of Detective Chief Superintendent, he became the deputy head for the Essex and Kent Police Serious Crime Directorate (SCD). Here, Stuart led how both forces investigated major and serious crime. This included how information and intelligence provided by the public was processed. He also oversaw specialist policing resources used to investigate the most serious of crimes. This included Forensic capabilities.

In October 2019, tragically, 39 unresponsive Vietnamese people were discovered in a lorry trailer. The investigation became one of the biggest cases in Essex Police history. Stuart took strategic management of the highly complex investigation. His involvement led to him being awarded with a Queen's Police Medal (QPM) for his work.

In late 2020, Stuart oversaw policing in Thurrock, Brentwood, Epping and Harlow. His work during this time also involved providing professional police advice on the lower Thames crossing development.

In 2022 Stuart became the head of Contact Management for Essex Police. Here he oversaw incoming contact from the public, the service provided and the mechanisms behind it.

in 2023, Stuart completed the Executive Leadership Programme, the most senior leadership development programme in UK policing.

He was appointed Assistant Chief Constable in February 2025. He is now responsible for the NPCC Casualty Bureau portfolio. This work focuses on managing and coordinating responses to major incidents and emergencies.

Away from policing, Stuart is passionate about raising awareness about neurodiversity. He has two neuro diverse children, and was recently diagnosed as having dyslexia. He is also awaiting the results of an autism assessment. Stuart believes that being neuro divergent shouldn't stop people achieving their ambitions in the workplace. With access to the right support, and understanding, neuro divergent people can thrive.

In his spare time, Stuart enjoys long dog walks, spending time with his family and watching Tottenham Hotspurs on TV.