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Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Lead the Policy & Strategy function within Southampton City Council’s Projects, Policy and Performance team, delivering effective strategic frameworks and policy development for the council, so that priority outcomes are consistent, clearly defined and embedded at all levels. Provide expert advice and guidance on the implications of national, regional and.

Historic England use a Public Value Framework methodology to identify how public funding can be used effectively to deliver outcomes and maximise the value for the taxpayer. In this role I audited the way in which PVF was used by a number of commissioned projects. I carried out data collection and analysis through a quantitative survey, qualitative.

British Embassy Washington DC

Advocate British interests across all modes of transport working with UK interlocutors on UK priorities. Promote UK policy, analyse and report on US transportation issues relevant to the UK. Develop and maintain high level contacts within government, industry and NGOs. Responsible for delivering visits to the US by UK Ministers and senior government.

Washington, District Of Columbia

Based with the Smithsonian Center for Learning and Digital Access. Researching the use of digital collections to build a new culture of philanthropic giving in the museum sector. Practively making connections within the Smithsonian, US not for profit sector and the UK. Developed a detailed research proposal including qualitative interviews, data analysis.

I was responsible for the implementation and delivery of a £500,000 project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Inspiring a Culture of Philanthropy project delivered a tailored programme of training, mentoring, peer support and in-house advice to over 30 museums across Hampshire and the wider region to develop their fundraising skills and build links.

Local Government Association

Policy lead on housing finance, supporting councils through a significant change programme to self-financing. Utilised the skills of stakeholders in the private sector and an expert panel to put in place a programme of support for councils which was well received by the sector. Developed timescales and project plans. Successfully met budget and.

London, United Kingdom

Managed a £1.3 million project externally funded by government. Met budget targets and successfully secured additional funding to develop a more responsive online offer to meet demand from councils. Transformed the e-Library from a static resource to develop video content, more timely content and use of new technologies, all within budget. Generated.

Ottawa, Canada

Proactively sought employment in Ottawa during one year posting with my spouse. Self-starter, setting up as self-employed to provide research skills to a leading Canadian social policy think tank. Produced a detailed research paper as part of a bid to successfully gain a $2 million contract on economic development and youth migration with a provincial.

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for policy reform, analysis and campaigning successes across a range of agendas including local government efficiency, service transformation, procurement and voluntary sector policy.Maintained powerful and productive networks and business relationships with government departments, business, the voluntary and community sector, media and.

Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom

Selected for national graduate development programme for local government. Project leader for a series of placements across Kingston Council. Placements included skills developed in project management, competently using MS Project, achieving all targets set and within budget. Projects included: review of Day Centre care; development of first Community Plan.

Master Of Arts (Ma), International Political Economy

Activities and Societies: I represented my peers on the Staff Student Liaison Group, representing any academic concerns they had with the.

Foundation, Accredited

Postgraduate Diploma, Local Government Management

Activities and Societies: Represented peers on the student representatives group with staff from the Faculty.I completed the PGDLG as part.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Economics And Politics, 2:1 Hons

Activities and Societies: 1999-2002: Staff Student Liaison Committee member for my degree course. 1999-2000: Member of the Debate Society..