Martha Loach Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London

London, England, United Kingdom

Inside Government provides events and conferences for the public sector, creating opportunities for sector leaders to network, share best practice and scrutinise public policy. • Conducted desk-based research into policy and sociopolitical trends that included research calls, reports, and survey data. Applied my analysis and insights to formulate innovative event agendas that encouraged constructive discussion and offered comprehensive solutions to key public sector challenges.• Established, nurtured, and managed relationships with senior stakeholders, including within Central and Local Government, the NHS, NGOs, and leading educational institutions. • Event managed a diverse portfolio of successful events, ranging from large conferences to bespoke training courses.• Produced high quality written content on pertinent public policy and supported the development of engaging social media and email copy.• Honed vital skills such as project management; a proactive and independent work ethic; attention to detail in a high-paced environment; public speaking and confident verbal communication; and an ability to digest and communicate complex policy to a variety of stakeholders.• Was a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, pioneering the introduction of a salary grading system to improve pay transparency.

London, England, United Kingdom

A flourishing social enterprise that boosts the aspirations and employability of underrepresented young people.• Programme and event managed virtual and in-person programmes for disadvantaged young people that entail mentoring, workshops, panel talks, and networking.• Formulated and delivered our flagship Empowered Females in STEM Programme, that received 1300 applications, was sponsored by 12 global companies, supported by 60 mentors, and enrolled 340 scholars. • Managed relationships with high-profile stakeholders, namely DEI teams from global companies.• Developed project management skills, utilising appropriate frameworks such as Gantt chart trackers.• Conducted research and evaluation. Utilised Excel to manage large datasets and evaluate quantitative data. Qualitative research included recruiting research participants, designing questionnaires, building online surveys, and conducting Zoom interviews and focus groups.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Developed sophisticated quantitative and qualitative research skills whilst volunteering for this think tank. Interviewed activists, politicians, and subject-matter experts, as well as scrutinising policy reports and academic scholarship.• Compiled a policy report advocating for the decolonisation of the Scottish History curricula. • Presented this to the Scottish Government’s Curriculum Unit.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Strengthened quantitative and qualitative research skills whilst volunteering for this homelessness charity. • Advocated for a ‘bottom-up’ approach that centered beneficiaries. Interviewed service users and charity representatives. • Worked closely with the Campaign Team to write a persuasive open letter to the University of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Organised informative workshops for the University community that featured a broad spectrum of political perspectives.• Liaised with high-profile stakeholders in the political and charity sectors.

Bristol, England, United Kingdom

Public Policy Analysis, 89%

Combining research, theory, and practice, the course empowered me to critically engage with public policy. Developing quantitative tools.

Ma Politics And Economic And Social History, First Class Honours

Interim, Politics And History, 4.0 Gpa

A Levels, Aaa

Activities and Societies: Head Girl, Joanne Brown Cup for Debating, Academic and Music Scholar, Orchestra, Chamber Choir