This interim contract is working on the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Green Economy Programme. My role will be to supply ongoing advice & guidance to Programme clients, and helping them with green economy market intelligence, supply chain development, business networking and value proposition/marketing insights.

This new role sees Keith providing high quality advice to start up enterprises, managing and contributing to the programme's strategy and ensuring attainment of output targets over the coming three years.

This expansive and diverse role sees Keith working across three main areas of responsibility and activity. The first and primary task is to develop and maintain a strategic framework which enables sector development and results in economic growth in terms of business start ups, increased GVA and jobs. The second area of control is managing the delivery of the AD:VENTURE programme, a LEP funded start up programme which supports new entrepreneurs looking to start of grow a new enterprise… Show more This expansive and diverse role sees Keith working across three main areas of responsibility and activity. The first and primary task is to develop and maintain a strategic framework which enables sector development and results in economic growth in terms of business start ups, increased GVA and jobs. The second area of control is managing the delivery of the AD:VENTURE programme, a LEP funded start up programme which supports new entrepreneurs looking to start of grow a new enterprise. Finally, Keith is charged with designing and delivering all manner of support interventions, including one to one coaching, workshops and events which underpin the growth aspirations of the AD:VENTURE programme. An essential element of the role is the integrated nature of the team within Wakefield Council's Economic Growth Department, who support Keith in delivering as wide an offer as possible to his clients. Show less

Keith Evans will help the team in a series of medium to long term organisational and growth topics, primarily centred on business strategy, investment, new business growth and a range of compliance issues.This permanent appointment will be a fundamental role in helping Longwave Digital achieve its full potential as one of the UK and globes leading podcast editing enterprises. The business has already achieved significant success across a number of international brands and with key… Show more Keith Evans will help the team in a series of medium to long term organisational and growth topics, primarily centred on business strategy, investment, new business growth and a range of compliance issues.This permanent appointment will be a fundamental role in helping Longwave Digital achieve its full potential as one of the UK and globes leading podcast editing enterprises. The business has already achieved significant success across a number of international brands and with key ‘influencers’, and it is envisaged that in time ‘brand ambassadorial’ and new business relationship roles will be added to the current job description. Show less

After 16 hugely enjoyable years as the Managing Director of the Creative Industries Development Agency (CIDA) I set up my own indepenedent consultancy to enable me to straddle the two spaces I love the most i.e. the arts and creative sector and other, more traditional sectors, be they private businesses or third sector social enterprises/charities. My work centres on medium to short term strategic development, which in detail covers innovation (in particular the commercial exploitation of… Show more After 16 hugely enjoyable years as the Managing Director of the Creative Industries Development Agency (CIDA) I set up my own indepenedent consultancy to enable me to straddle the two spaces I love the most i.e. the arts and creative sector and other, more traditional sectors, be they private businesses or third sector social enterprises/charities. My work centres on medium to short term strategic development, which in detail covers innovation (in particular the commercial exploitation of intellectual property or new business processes), business models, finance, marketing and cultural/behavioural change. I am comfortable scoping and delivering time set, objective driven projects such as business plans, investment applications or marketing campaigns, as well as implementing major change activities on an interim employee basis, bringing fresh ideas and renewed energy to all manner of organisations. Show less

Working in close partnership with the Executive Management Team, Keith brings a wide range of fresh perspectives, clear strategic direction and practical support to a long term change programme which aims to accelerate growth through improved external communications, new service creation and delivery, as well culture change and a programme of acquisitions and new investments. This role has helped co-create Enterprise+, a thriving peer to peer business owner network and the implementation of a… Show more Working in close partnership with the Executive Management Team, Keith brings a wide range of fresh perspectives, clear strategic direction and practical support to a long term change programme which aims to accelerate growth through improved external communications, new service creation and delivery, as well culture change and a programme of acquisitions and new investments. This role has helped co-create Enterprise+, a thriving peer to peer business owner network and the implementation of a new Wealth Management Service, as well as a high quality Consultancy offer which is delivering a wide range of assignments to clients to support projects such as access to venture capital, new service design and news business development. Show less

Well_Lab combines the latest science and employees’ lived experience to deliver well-being that makes an impact to employees and the business. Working with the Wellcome Trust, we’re creating initiatives that are grounded in evidence (i.e. science that works!) and designed for workers on the frontline.Find our more at www.well-lab.co.uk

This national portfolio management role sees Keith support, monitor and report on the major grant awardees who make up the multi-million pound investment programme entitled 'Sustaining Excellence'. This deeply engaging role has huge diversity with regard to the work of the client organisations, covering themes such as Multiple Scleroses, Climate Change and Digital Heritage. But the variety does not stop there, with clients requiring extensive support across multiple, often co-dependent themes… Show more This national portfolio management role sees Keith support, monitor and report on the major grant awardees who make up the multi-million pound investment programme entitled 'Sustaining Excellence'. This deeply engaging role has huge diversity with regard to the work of the client organisations, covering themes such as Multiple Scleroses, Climate Change and Digital Heritage. But the variety does not stop there, with clients requiring extensive support across multiple, often co-dependent themes including the exploitation of intellectual property, the commercialisation of intangible assets, culture change, digital marketing, systems and data management.In January 2020 the role was further expanded to include the ongoing development and support of the Sustaining Excellence portfolio, to include professional development events and cross portfolio knowledge sharing and collaboration. Show less

This role provides external, independent support to the BRINK team as they work through a three stage plan, the aim of which is to test the viability of an 'Evidence Accelerator', in essence, creating a model by which employers can quickly and easily access existing health research. Ultimately, the goal is to enable employers to react more swiftly and accurately in supporting the health and well-being of their employees.This project, which works alongside experts at Guys and St. Thomas'… Show more This role provides external, independent support to the BRINK team as they work through a three stage plan, the aim of which is to test the viability of an 'Evidence Accelerator', in essence, creating a model by which employers can quickly and easily access existing health research. Ultimately, the goal is to enable employers to react more swiftly and accurately in supporting the health and well-being of their employees.This project, which works alongside experts at Guys and St. Thomas' Charity is supported by the Wellcome Trust and will examine various platform methodologies, test interactivity and increase the number of employers on the programme as a whole. Show less

After joining the Phoenix Board of Trustees in November 2013 he was appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees in July 2015. Along with the rest of the Board, he is leading the implementation of the 2015 to 2018 business plan with particular emphasis in revenue diversity, talent acquisition, commercialisation and international markets.'Phoenix Dance has a rich cultural history, as well as marvelous reputation for high quality work and creative innovation. With these assets, combined with… Show more After joining the Phoenix Board of Trustees in November 2013 he was appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees in July 2015. Along with the rest of the Board, he is leading the implementation of the 2015 to 2018 business plan with particular emphasis in revenue diversity, talent acquisition, commercialisation and international markets.'Phoenix Dance has a rich cultural history, as well as marvelous reputation for high quality work and creative innovation. With these assets, combined with a talented team I believe we can take the Company to a new level within the world of contemporary dance and the arts in general.' - Keith Evans Show less

In this brand new and innovative role, Keith will form part of a 100 strong team of 'Creative Sector Experts' or 'Fellows' who will be responsible for advising the Federal Government of Germany, via the Centre of Excellence for the Creative Industries on policy interventions, project design and advocacy. The initiative, known as 'Radar de Radare' will look to help Germany's creative and cultural sector become more competitive, it will examine ways of boosting it's international… Show more In this brand new and innovative role, Keith will form part of a 100 strong team of 'Creative Sector Experts' or 'Fellows' who will be responsible for advising the Federal Government of Germany, via the Centre of Excellence for the Creative Industries on policy interventions, project design and advocacy. The initiative, known as 'Radar de Radare' will look to help Germany's creative and cultural sector become more competitive, it will examine ways of boosting it's international visibility and explore the role creativity has in energising and growing other industry sectors. Keith's appointment as a 'Fellow' will last for several years and will include the identification of other potential 'fellow's' and the development of project ideas and events. Show less

Keith's role at Browndog Design Ltd. involves working alongside the senior management team to deliver strategic client services, with particular regard to clients’ marketing and communication strategies, brand development and digital capabilities. Keith will also look to help the business to increase its reach through online channel development and relationship building.

As a partner at Cultural Transitions Keith's main responsibility focuses on innovation and new project development/delivery. His clients include organisations within the arts, culture and creative industries as well as personal finance. professional services, construction, children's charities and Higher Education. The majority of his work aims to help clients create new product, systems or service propositions, which have long term sustainability and exponential value inbuilt.

I am currently working with four public health charities Volition, Tenfold, Leeds Older People's Forum and the PSI Network, help them develop a new, single public health network across the city of Leeds. The new network, entitled 'Forum Central' has been commissioned by Leeds City Council in partnership with the Clinical Commissioners across the city. The role includes the implementation of the 'Mobilisation Plan', which includes a range of work across policy, digital communications, governance… Show more I am currently working with four public health charities Volition, Tenfold, Leeds Older People's Forum and the PSI Network, help them develop a new, single public health network across the city of Leeds. The new network, entitled 'Forum Central' has been commissioned by Leeds City Council in partnership with the Clinical Commissioners across the city. The role includes the implementation of the 'Mobilisation Plan', which includes a range of work across policy, digital communications, governance and organisational development. Show less

Keith joined CidaCo in 2001 & has Board responsibility for Strategic Development, Programme Management, Financial Planning & New Business Relationships.With his partner, Anamaria Wills, our core team in Leeds and a long established group of associates he is primarily charged with the day to day task of delivering 'exceptional service' to every single client, ensuring that through our talents each customer achieves complete success in their commercial endeavours.Our aim is to… Show more Keith joined CidaCo in 2001 & has Board responsibility for Strategic Development, Programme Management, Financial Planning & New Business Relationships.With his partner, Anamaria Wills, our core team in Leeds and a long established group of associates he is primarily charged with the day to day task of delivering 'exceptional service' to every single client, ensuring that through our talents each customer achieves complete success in their commercial endeavours.Our aim is to achieve exponential not incremental change. Show less