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A senior strategic research and policy lead, I provide insight, guidance, subject matter expertise and high quality research for social change. Senior research and policy consultancy and advice: if you need to know more about the world you’re operating in, and want independent, expert advice and support to help shape your work; if you need someone who really understands the policy landscape in theory and practice; someone to help you identify and secure opportunities, impact and connections, and shape your organisation’s research and policy strategy and direction, talk to me. Whether it’s a one-off project or an ongoing need for senior level advice, ideas and strategic input, I can help. Research projects: as well as producing excellent quality research, my deep subject matter expertise and strategic eye will bring added value, helping you to bridge different schools of thought, disciplines and areas of policy and practice. I can help you to create compelling and impactful models to communicate research findings. Working with me will enable you to get to the heart of what you need in your research and policy projects, including advice on planning and design, and effective project and programme leadership.Quality and added value: my depth of knowledge and experience means I can provide you with consultancy over and above a regular freelance researcher. I bring many years of in-house and freelance experience, in a range of sectors, to enhance your existing team. With hands-on experience of service design and delivery as well as research, policy analysis and leadership, I can move easily across and help you to bridge the gaps between policy, research and practice. I can also help you to cut across sectors and topics to make your work richer and more impactful. Reliable, trustworthy, drama-free and great to work with, I’m adaptable and effective, and know how to get the job done. Subject specialisms: work, unemployment, low pay, in-work poverty and good work; future(s) of work and the impact of technology on our working lives; social impacts of technology; the digital welfare state and digital public services; digital inclusion and digital poverty; ethical approaches to AI, digitisation and automation

Listed skills include Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Project Management, Strategic Planning, and 18 others.