Lead on public service reform for Manchester. Priorities are, increasing the pace and scale of reform, developing a different deal with residents and partners, and the implications of the GM devolution agreement for Manchester. Managing a team of 14

Lead the Greater Manchester Public Service Reform Programme, which aims to reduce dependency and demand on public servics, and support economic growth across the conurbation. This involves implementing new delivery models that improve outcomes and save money, supported by new investment models so resources can be invested across organisational boundaries, supported by robust evidence. Themes are troubled families, worklessness and low skills, early years, health and social care and transforming justice. Managing a team of 20. Oct 2011 - June 2013: Secondment from Treasury to Manchester City Council.

March 2009 to Sep 2011 - I led Treasury policy development on Community Budgets, local government capital, efficiency, performance, and workforce. Authored the report Total Place: a whole area approach to public services. Successfully negotiated 2010 Spending Review savings and financial flexibilities for local government. Effective communications with HMT ministers. Line manage four staff.Dec 2006 to March 2009: Senior Policy Adviser, Productivity and Reform (internal HMT think tank). Led major projects on public service markets, long-term economic challenges, higher education funding reform, Olympics legacy and regeneration.

Managed research programmes on local economic development for a small consultancy firm. Published reports on public procurement, shared services and the knowledge economy. Won bids and managed client relationships.

Responsible for developing CBI policy on all aspects of education and skills, influencing government policy, and communicating effectively with senior business leaders