A qualified archivist, Packwood began his career at the Churchill Archives Centre in September 1995. In 2001, he succeeded
Piers Brendon as Acting Keeper of the Archives, and in 2002, the college appointed him to the permanent role as Director. In addition to his work at the archive, Packwood has lectured extensively on Churchill in the United Kingdom and the United States and accompanied Celia Sandys and
Lady Soames as an expert on a 'Chasing Churchill' Mediterranean Cruise. == Awards ==