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London Area, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

• Undertook process and impact evaluations of large-scale projects primarily in the third, public, sustainability and heritage sectors• Gathered qualitative and quantitative data by leading and transcribing focus groups, designing and delivering questionnaires, and holding semi-structured interviews• Analysed large datasets to determine key trends and quantify impact• Wrote proposals for tender opportunities and final evaluation reports• Liaised regularly with clients to deliver a high-quality service responsive to their expectations

Cambridge, United Kingdom

• Coordinator of social action programmes, ranging from a third-sector consultancy scheme, to a national internship programme, to the first Vice-Chancellor’s Social Impact Awards in Cambridge• Responsible for recruitment and training of 135 volunteers, project development and delivery, monitoring and evaluation, communications, and strategic planning• Recruited and developed key stakeholder relationships with 28 socially impactful organisations, including charities, university departments, social enterprises, and non-departmental government bodies• Worked closely with other staff to deliver 97 events engaging over 2000 students• Developed long-term strategy around skilled placement programmes in collaboration with the national Student Hubs network• Advised and mentored the Cambridge Hub Executive Committee

Participant on the Worthwhile Graduate Scheme, participating in training on a variety of topics relating to the third sector, including human-centred design, influencing, collective impact, and monitoring and evaluation. Part of an ongoing professional development and support network.

Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand

• Completed a three-week course at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, researching the impact of the 2011 earthquake and its impact on future development and social action• Co-wrote and presented a report with recommendations on future urban development to the city council, which was used to inform the rebuilding of the ‘residential red zone’

• Researched and catalogued historical artefacts for an upcoming exhibition on Scottish identity through history• Worked with other interns to design the exhibition’s layout and write text for the information panels and display cases

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: - Oxford Hub Local Action Officer - Volunteer for Oxford Hub in their Schools Plus, Branch Up, and Coffee Run.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Social Policy, Distinction