One half of a small research consultancy for public, cultural and not-for-profit organisations. Asking the questions that matter and finding the answers that make a difference.

Service head of the Council's traded research function, Infusion, as well as responsibility for corporate research, evaluation, evidence and analysis

- Leading, developing and managing the Council's approach to strategic evidence reporting and evaluation, coordinating and leading services to develop their approach to performance management, data and insight- Stimulating policy thinking and assisting the Head of the Corporate Delivery Unit in implementing and delivering change to the way the authority manages and uses data and evidence in decision making- Providing robust and appropriate performance management information to… Show more - Leading, developing and managing the Council's approach to strategic evidence reporting and evaluation, coordinating and leading services to develop their approach to performance management, data and insight- Stimulating policy thinking and assisting the Head of the Corporate Delivery Unit in implementing and delivering change to the way the authority manages and uses data and evidence in decision making- Providing robust and appropriate performance management information to stakeholders across Blackpool to inform organisational and service decision making, including on-going savings proposals and efficiency targets Show less

- Managed an income generating market research and consultation service within local government and the public sector- Provided strategic leadership on the business development and transformation of Infusion as an income generating service- Oversaw and delivered high quality, value for money and well regarded public research, consultation and engagement services for existing and new customers

- Managed a research and consultation partnership based in East Lancashire- Led a transformational review of the partnership with the support of the LGA Productivity Expert Programme, resulting in a new service model which transferred to Blackpool Council in January 2016

- Project managed strategic consultations to inform business development- Produced, analysed and interpreted complex statistical and qualitative data- Corporate source of expertise in research analysis, provided advice and guidance to the Council- Ensured the legal requirements of consultation were adhered to, eliminating the risk of judicial review- Commissioned external companies, ensuring they delivered high-quality outcomes and value-for-money - Deputised in the absence… Show more - Project managed strategic consultations to inform business development- Produced, analysed and interpreted complex statistical and qualitative data- Corporate source of expertise in research analysis, provided advice and guidance to the Council- Ensured the legal requirements of consultation were adhered to, eliminating the risk of judicial review- Commissioned external companies, ensuring they delivered high-quality outcomes and value-for-money - Deputised in the absence of the Corporate Consultation Manager Show less

- Delivered consultation projects and produced evidence bases to inform policy development- Produced strategies and action plans on policy areas including empty homes and older people- Monitored the delivery of the Council’s service plan through a performance management system- Co-ordinated national housing returns for the borough, working with regional housing associations to provide accurate statistical returns to central government- Reported national and local policy… Show more - Delivered consultation projects and produced evidence bases to inform policy development- Produced strategies and action plans on policy areas including empty homes and older people- Monitored the delivery of the Council’s service plan through a performance management system- Co-ordinated national housing returns for the borough, working with regional housing associations to provide accurate statistical returns to central government- Reported national and local policy developments on a fortnightly basis to the Management Team Show less

- Responsible for recruitment within the store which involved advertising posts, shortlisting candidates, conducting interviews and assessments, and appointing suitable candidates- Management of an administration team- Responsible for the financial management of the store, including monitoring and auditing any discrepancies- Produced weekly staff rotas, ensuring appropriate cover across the store to hit both man-hour and sales targets set by Head Office

- Overall running of the University Football Club with a membership of over 55 players, 3 coaches, and 3 teams competing across 6 leagues- Negotiated sponsorship deals with local and national businesses- Introduced fitness training and diet plans, resulting in improved team performances- Achieved FA Charter Standard status (North East Charter Standard Club of the Year 2009)- Shortlisted for Newcastle University Administrator of the Year 2009