It is not unusual for people to have hobbies outside of the workplace. From sports, to music to cooking or reading, the majority of people have at least one thing they enjoy that helps them switch off from work. But, for some, this hobby is more serious. Ben Andrews is one of these. He takes his extracurricular activities more seriously than most and is competing to become one of the world’s best fencers.

The business support analyst at private and commercial bank Arbuthnot Latham ...