Chris Hooper Email & Phone Number

Results-driven professional with a proven track record of leading national policy development and projects within government. I bring a diverse skill set that spans policy development, strategic analysis and operational delivery, enabling me to confidently tackle high-profile challenges with precision and insight.With extensive experience across various government departments, I have excelled in driving user-centered policy development and managing complex delivery landscapes. My expertise lies in translating policy intent into actionable, impactful solutions, while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.Currently, I work on the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE), a major transformation of the student finance system in England and an initiative listed on the Government’s Major Project Portfolio. In this capacity, I oversee the development and delivery of strategic engagement plans and policy that will shape the future of education and skills policy in the UK.Key Strengths Include:Strategic Policy Analysis: Proficient in assessing public policy issues at a high level, identifying key impacts and risks, and balancing competing priorities.Agile Project Management: Experienced in navigating agile environments, delivering complex projects under tight deadlines, and planning effectively through sprints and backlogs.Stakeholder Engagement: Skilled in building and maintaining partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups, ensuring collaboration and buy-in throughout program lifecycles.Data-Driven Decision Making: Rooting decisions in evidence and leveraging user research to design policies that meet user needs and achieve strategic goals.Communication & Influencing: Confident communicator and public speaker, with the ability to simplify complex processes and influence external stakeholders to drive impactful policy outcomes.Passionate about leveraging my policy and delivery expertise to drive innovation and transformation, I am committed to making a meaningful impact through strategic leadership and user-centered program delivery.

Listed skills include Corporate Governance, Project Management, Project Delivery, Power Bi, and 4 others.

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  University Of Central Lancashire

  Bachelor Of Science - Bs