Jo is a well experienced Chair and Organisation Development Consultant, with excellent communication skills, in London and Sheffield. Jo Chaired and trained the Legal and Corporate Affairs Staff, within the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, London. Jo developed and chaired diverse panels on behalf of Sheffield City Council (SCC) and the Stop Hate UK charity with South Yorkshire Police (SYP) in relation to Hate Crime. Jo is presently exploring new innovative projects to address reporting crime, from cybercrime, hate crime, street harassment, stalking and online abuse.Jo is a well experienced mentor of post graduates, academics and professional women in Law, Criminology and Academia. Jo specialises in clients overcoming set backs, to build a positive change, in their professional careers. Jo is a ‘change maker’ and encourages graduates from diverse backgrounds, to achieve their careers in Law. Jo is creating a new podcast 'Trailblazing Women in Law.' The aim of the podcast is to focus on Lawyers, Judges, Academics, telling their stories of their experiences, of working within the Criminal Justice System, from report to court. Jo is a well experienced Chair and Organisation Development (OD) Consultant, with 20 years experience, in the public sector and third sector.Jo specialises in conflict within groups, using open space technology. Jo uses qualitative research methodology, involving observation and semi-structured interviews, and action research involving planning, action, observing and reflecting, on the results of the interviews and field work. Jo achieved developing a diverse professional panel of people, to address the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, Legal and Corporate Affairs team, with positive results.If you require research, training or advise in these areas please get in touch.
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Criminology Consultant/ResearcherJ M Lowe Consultancy Ltd - Trailblazing Women In Law Jan 2023 - PresentSheffield, South Yorkshire, United KingdomJ M Lowe Consultancy Ltd Criminology Consultant/Researcher> Presently setting up a podcast 'Trailblazing Women in Law' focusing on female Lawyers, Judges, Barristers, Academics and Campaigners, to look at modernising the criminal justice system.> Researching in experiences of rape victims in court, pre-court, during court and support provided after attending court.> Methodology skills in Criminology Research, specialising in repeat victimisation, re-traumatisation, and victim vulnerability.> Researching and contacting academics involved with 'image based sexual abuse' to look at building a positive project, to encourage victims to come forward.> Good analytical skills competent use of statistics and data collection from surveys within organisations.
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Founder/DirectorCojolo Limited Jan 2012 - Feb 2023Sheffield, United KingdomCojolo is a graduate recruitment company that promotes equality and diversity for ALL graduates to organisations nationally. We recognise that ALL graduates want to achieve a top quality job via their achievements at University, and be treated as equally as ALL graduates. We specialise in Law, International Criminology and Public Sector Graduates.Cojolo promotes Equality and Diversity with a proactive approach and advises organisations and recruitment agencies on improving their equality policies, equality schemes and implementing equality measures. We provide consultation on recruitment and promotion processes and to bring equal opportunities for ALL graduates nationally. Cojolo works in partnership with universities to provide professional graduate jobs for ALL graduates. Cojolo is looking for organisations who have ethical grounds for recruitment, and provide solid equality policies throughout the process of advertising, recruiting and selecting new graduates in context with the Equality Act. We provide a challenging Graduate Leadership programme designed to equip a diverse group of graduates with life skills that will help propel them forward in their career, we work with universities and organisations and their new recruits.
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External Consultant/AdviserCommon Purpose Nov 2010 - 2014London, United KingdomA Frontrunner course which helps disabled students develop skills and knowledge to become leaders at work and in society.> Attended panel meetings, in London, to discuss applicants suitable for the Frontrunner course.> Provided advice on marketing the course and how to attract disabled students to apply.> Organised a day in Sheffield, with 40 disabled graduates, from all over the country, visited venues and negotiated charges, for accommodation and venues, in Sheffield.> Advised the Senior Course Manager on Open Space Technology for workshops to take place in London, looking at accessibility, public transport, hospitality, interpreters and marketing. -
ChairStop Hate Scrutiny Panel With South Yorkshire Police Jan 2010 - Dec 2013Sheffield, United KingdomChaired the Sheffield Stop Hate Scrutiny Panel, every month, with a diverse panel and officers attended from South Yorkshire Police. The aim of the scrutiny panel was to ensure cases were investigated effectively and that victims/witnesses were treated with respect and capture learning for individuals and the organisation. > Chaired monthly meetings and provided feedback from the previous panel meeting in relation to case reviews.> Encouraged a diverse panel of people to attend the meetings, to read through case studies and provide feedback, concerning how the cases were carried out by South Yorkshire Police Officers.> Looked at whether the Officers provided suitable and appropriate measures whilst dealing with the incident of Hate Crime.> Strengthened the quantity of attendees and developed a very diverse panel of volunteers.> Advised South Yorkshire Police where to promote posters, leaflets and social media, to prevent crime and how to report crime to the police.
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Chair/Organisation Development ConsultantSheffield City Council Jan 2008 - Jul 2011Sheffield, United KingdomChair of 'Choices not Barriers' Monitoring and Scrutiny Group and the BME Group.> Attended pre-meetings with the Housing Strategy and Policy Team to arrange the agenda and discuss on what needs to be addressed at the coming meetings.> Chair/facilitate the meetings allowing each individual to speak their mind and address any concerns of the group.> Work with the Scrutiny group on the Disability Equality Scheme allowing members of the group if any actions they wish to put forward to SCC.> Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the Housing Strategy and Policy Team and priorities to ensure they deliver on time and effectively for the CnB and BME Groups.> To ensure effective use of resources and value for money within the groups and SCC. -
Chair/Organisation Development ConsultantQualifications And Curriculum Development Agency Apr 2008 - Nov 2010London, United KingdomChaired the Disabled People's Advisory Panel at the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) in London:> Provided training to the Legal Corporate Affairs Department, on the new Disability Equality Duty and the Single Equality Act. > Chaired the Disabled Peoples Advisory Panel (DPAP) developed trust within the group, established an agenda of cooperative collaboration through actively sustaining trust.> Provided a Business Plan for the QCDA on Planning of Inclusion, advised on high priority issues to progress disability equality within the QCDA.> Trained the Legal Team on Equality and Diversity, the Equality Act itself.> Trained the Equality Team on Open Space Technology and facilitation and communication skills with disabled people.> As a Organisation Development Practitioner advised the Legal and Corporate Affairs department on the potential barriers of the relocation to Coventry.> Resolved conflict within the meetings and completed chairing the DPAP for 4 years.
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Organisation Development ConsultantOffice For Qualifications And Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) Feb 2008 - Dec 2009London, United KingdomOfqual's aim is to improve access arrangements within general qualifications.> Advised on the framework guidance for awarding bodies to support development on inclusive GCSE English specifications: Speaking, listening, reading and writing.> Advised on access arrangements and alternative assessments for disabled students in Higher Education (HE).> Advised on technology necessary for disabled students in schools and HE.> Liaise with members of the DPAP and forward their thoughts and concerns about the regulators with Ofqual.
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Organisation Development ConsultantLearning Skills Network Jan 2008 - Dec 2009London, United KingdomExternal Consultant - 14 - 16 Curriculum and Qualifications> Advised the Directors of the new Diploma on the Public Services, addressing issues concerning the Emergency Services and the possible barriers that may affect some students and advised on how to resolve them.> Advised on modern technology website design and what challenges the schools and higher education need to address for students with impairments.> Advised on language used within the diploma and the information provided to teachers on whether the language was appropriate.
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Chair Of Student Union Disability ForumSheffield Hallam University Sep 1998 - Sep 2006Sheffield, United KingdomInitiated the first Student Union Disability Forum, at Sheffield Hallam University, and Chaired for four years; > Represented the Disability Forum at the Union Representatives Committee (URC) and the National Union for Disabled Students; > Influenced change within the URC by providing training on Equality and Diversity, the Equality Act itself, and created training materials and training events to the URC;> Experienced working in the Student Union alongside the President and introduced new equal opportunity policies within the Student Union, now used throughout the University.> Experienced attending conferences and networking with SU reps from all over Great Britain.> Worked with various committee members, from the International Students Committee, the Women's Committee, and the LGB committee, and engaged on effective campaigns to promote awareness of equality and diversity, across the university.> Created training materials for staff and elected officers and delivered training events within the student union.> Facilitated student union members in developing campaigns and projects, encouraging more students to get involved, working with the Police for any marches; and encouraging speakers to attend the events.
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Joanne Lowe Education Details
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Organisation Development & Consultancy
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Business Studies
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Joanne Lowe works for J M Lowe Consultancy Ltd - Trailblazing Women In Law
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Joanne Lowe's current role is Criminology Consultant | Researcher Specialising in Modernising the Criminal Justice System..
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Joanne Lowe attended The University Of Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield Hallam University.
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