As Ecosystem Director I lead our work with place leaders (public and private sector), shaping and delivering core funded, CR&D and commercial programmes which build collaborative networks within and between places with shared assets and interests, and empower public authorities to engage the market as confident customers of innovation, leading to widespread economic growth and prosperity.

Drove policy engagement and influencing on proposed changes to data protection, public procurement and transport strategy. Coached a colleague through a debut appearance before a House of Commons Select Committee. Developed comprehensive forward calendar of thought leadership content to enable VIP engagement and influencing through 2022.

Grew a modest market intelligence function into an integrated strategic analysis, marketing and events directorate of 24 people which set the agenda for the organisation and impacted the wider market through the production of insight-led content campaigns and thought leadership. Pioneered the creation of new and improved communication channels, including the Connected Places Podcast, relaunch of the company website and Spark_d internal newsflash.Delivered a new six year strategy… Show more Grew a modest market intelligence function into an integrated strategic analysis, marketing and events directorate of 24 people which set the agenda for the organisation and impacted the wider market through the production of insight-led content campaigns and thought leadership. Pioneered the creation of new and improved communication channels, including the Connected Places Podcast, relaunch of the company website and Spark_d internal newsflash.Delivered a new six year strategy for the company worth upwards of £156 million in core funding.Managed a cohort of 14 expert Connected Places Associates, bringing their knowledge and networks to bear on projects and products. Show less

Trusted right hand and fixer working directly with the Chief Executive to drive forward our mission to help British businesses address the grand challenges of today in order to create Connected Places, fit for the future.Led on establishing and leveraging strategic partnerships, engagement and initiatives, including the management of a bench of expert Associates, partnerships with Solace, the Local Government Chronicle and the Public Sector Transformation Network, and the formation of a… Show more Trusted right hand and fixer working directly with the Chief Executive to drive forward our mission to help British businesses address the grand challenges of today in order to create Connected Places, fit for the future.Led on establishing and leveraging strategic partnerships, engagement and initiatives, including the management of a bench of expert Associates, partnerships with Solace, the Local Government Chronicle and the Public Sector Transformation Network, and the formation of a new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG). Sponsorship of key projects and strategic initiatives including the 5G Action Learning Network.Author of the inaugural five year strategy for the newly formed Connected Places Catapult, first annual strategic review and three year Delivery Plan. Show less

Steering a global taskforce to analyse pioneering practice in innovation procurement to co-produce a set of accessible principles for cities looking to introduce innovation-friendly procurement practices. Development of global campaign to mobilise place leaders and harness the US$ 6 trillion spent annually by cities to spark new solutions.

Strategic planning and commercialisation support to a social enterprise promoting careers in architecture and design to young people from diverse backgrounds.

Trusted right hand and fixer working directly with the Chief Executive to drive forward our mission to help UK firms develop innovative products and services to meet the changing needs of cities, and to sell them to the world.Lead on establishing and leveraging strategic partnerships, engagement and initiatives, including the formation of an Associates network, 5G Action Learning Network, FCC's involvement with Solace, presence at ExpoReal, and the formation of a new All Party… Show more Trusted right hand and fixer working directly with the Chief Executive to drive forward our mission to help UK firms develop innovative products and services to meet the changing needs of cities, and to sell them to the world.Lead on establishing and leveraging strategic partnerships, engagement and initiatives, including the formation of an Associates network, 5G Action Learning Network, FCC's involvement with Solace, presence at ExpoReal, and the formation of a new All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG).Authored Future Cities Catapult's second five year strategy and the strategy for the new Connected Places Catapult following the announced unification of the Future Cities and Transport Systems Catapults. Led on VIP stakeholder engagement (including HMG and the Board of Directors), and strategic communications (internal and external).Showrunner for CityX: The Future Cities Expo 2018, including oversight of content, design, communications and marketing, business engagement and VIP launch. Sponsor of the Neuroscience for Cities Playbook for Placemakers. Show less

Led a team of twelve relationship developers, business developers and bid managers to generate a pipeline of project opportunities that delivered impact and income against the organisation's mission and targets respectively.Worked closely with the Chief Business Officer to develop and implement a refreshed commercial strategy and customer prioritisation, and wider corporate management team to undertake a comprehensive organisational strategic review.Represented the organisation… Show more Led a team of twelve relationship developers, business developers and bid managers to generate a pipeline of project opportunities that delivered impact and income against the organisation's mission and targets respectively.Worked closely with the Chief Business Officer to develop and implement a refreshed commercial strategy and customer prioritisation, and wider corporate management team to undertake a comprehensive organisational strategic review.Represented the organisation publicly at events and sector engagements. Drove publication of a new quarterly report on developments in the UK advanced urban services sector - The City Innovation Brief. Show less

Developed and implemented evidence-led engagement strategy, successfully arguing for the redirection of resources towards new target cities, and providing other engagement leads, events and comms colleagues a robust framework upon which to build their own strategies.Co-designed and facilitated workshops with senior city officers and large corporates to accelerate the generation of new project opportunities, with strongly positive feedback from team members and participants and drove a… Show more Developed and implemented evidence-led engagement strategy, successfully arguing for the redirection of resources towards new target cities, and providing other engagement leads, events and comms colleagues a robust framework upon which to build their own strategies.Co-designed and facilitated workshops with senior city officers and large corporates to accelerate the generation of new project opportunities, with strongly positive feedback from team members and participants and drove a prototype programme of intensive engagement to achieve engagement, impact and BD KPIs in target cities.Assumed a significant share of responsibility for delivery of a fortnight-long inward mission of senior official and business people from China, resulting in further opportunities for the organisation in that country. Show less

Provided strategic lay leadership (elected) at one of north London's largest Christian churches, including public speaking duties, providing a bridge between members and clergy, chairing regular meetings and scrutiny of an annual budget of £840,000. Board member and lead on communications for the ambitious £16.5 million Go+Grow church relocation and building development programme.Spearheaded the creative use of social media to connect with existing members and the wider community… Show more Provided strategic lay leadership (elected) at one of north London's largest Christian churches, including public speaking duties, providing a bridge between members and clergy, chairing regular meetings and scrutiny of an annual budget of £840,000. Board member and lead on communications for the ambitious £16.5 million Go+Grow church relocation and building development programme.Spearheaded the creative use of social media to connect with existing members and the wider community. Developed the www.goandgrow.london website to improve the transparency of and engagement with our major project. Wrote, directed and produced a Kickstarter-stye campaign video to communicate the Go and Grow vision and attract fundraising. Oversaw the appointment of vital staff roles, including the Go+Grow Project Director and a new Church Operations Manager to support the smooth expansion of the organisation's mission and activities. Show less

Senior advisor in the newly formed Economic and Domestic Secretariat (EDS) Projects Team, working to translate futures thinking and horizon scanning into tangible advice for policy makers, tackle barriers to the economic, social and institutional opportunities created by emerging technologies, and undertake strategic policy development on issues as they arise. Specifically: Leading work on accelerating the impact of advanced manufacturing approaches on UK house building targets… Show more Senior advisor in the newly formed Economic and Domestic Secretariat (EDS) Projects Team, working to translate futures thinking and horizon scanning into tangible advice for policy makers, tackle barriers to the economic, social and institutional opportunities created by emerging technologies, and undertake strategic policy development on issues as they arise. Specifically: Leading work on accelerating the impact of advanced manufacturing approaches on UK house building targets. Partnering with Government Office of Science and local leaders to co-design innovative solutions to boost local productivity in cities outside London.Delivered rapid project to provide robust advice to the Cabinet Secretary on the historical precedent(s) for suspending Collective Agreement in Cabinet decision making, in advance of the European Referendum.Part-time secondee to the National Data Guardian's Review working to develop an accessible, transparent and effective consent model for data sharing in health and social care. Show less

Senior advisor in the Prime Minister's Implementation Unit (present incarnation of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit), delivering timely, authoritative policy implementation analysis, drawing on frontline insights and quantitative data to advise ministers at the highest level and support the realisation of the Government's priority health reforms.Lead advisor and author of two influential implementation reports on Better Care Fund. Member of the BCF Programme Board. Leading… Show more Senior advisor in the Prime Minister's Implementation Unit (present incarnation of the Prime Minister's Delivery Unit), delivering timely, authoritative policy implementation analysis, drawing on frontline insights and quantitative data to advise ministers at the highest level and support the realisation of the Government's priority health reforms.Lead advisor and author of two influential implementation reports on Better Care Fund. Member of the BCF Programme Board. Leading coordination of the Government's new Implementation Task Force (ITF) on Health and Social Care Integration. Working at pace with multiple line reports and other peer resources to manage ad hoc commissions relating to health transformation, including PM Challenge Fund, winter pressures and delayed transfers of care (DTOC).Representing the UK Government on an international OECD 'public service innovation' task force which oversaw the creation of an international knowledge sharing portal and a two day conference with 500 international delegates in summer 2014. Developing and delivering engaging training on policy implementation, structured thinking and solutions generation to policy officials across Whitehall, with excellent feedback.Championing the use of digital technologies and innovative ways of working within Cabinet Office, including pioneering the use of video testimonials in Executive Management sub-committees, spearheading Group participation in a new technology trial (using Google Docs and Macbooks) and co-founding the Policy Adhocracy - a self-organising problem-solving collective of Cabinet Office Policy School alumni. Show less

Energetic stakeholder engagement and communications for the Government's ambitious programme of public service reform, including use of digital comms to raise the visibility of the OPS agenda with key influencers.Coordinated policy implementation across Whitehall through leadership of a cross-Whitehall officials network and worked closely with senior officials to engage priority external stakeholders (CBI, Circle, Serco, Business Services Association, Local Government Association, New… Show more Energetic stakeholder engagement and communications for the Government's ambitious programme of public service reform, including use of digital comms to raise the visibility of the OPS agenda with key influencers.Coordinated policy implementation across Whitehall through leadership of a cross-Whitehall officials network and worked closely with senior officials to engage priority external stakeholders (CBI, Circle, Serco, Business Services Association, Local Government Association, New Local Government Network).Led feasibility study, policy analysis and proposals for the extension of the Friends and Family Test into new areas of public service (employment support, further education, National Citizens Service) - and oversaw implementation following a ministerial announcement in Sept 2013. Drove partnership agreement with funding agencies and government departments to create the What Works Network - a new network of independent institutions tasked with collating, critiquing and communicating evidence on 'what works' across a range of social policy areas. Oversaw the launch of the Network and the appointment of a new national advisor to establish the UK as a world leader in evidence-based policy development and service planning.Mobilised departmental contacts and ministerial offices to generate and publish the 2013 Open Public Services Update, a comprehensive progress update on almost 300 reform actions.In-house local government expert and policy lead on decentralisation reforms, including authoring implementation reviews on devolved funding in local services and take up of Community Rights.Provided strategic leadership within the unit, including shaping the forward work plan and assuming additional oversight responsibilities for two months during the Deputy Director's extended leave. Managing flexible staff resources (including peers), collaborating proactively across Whitehall, and delivering through indirect influence over a wide network. Show less

Led and managed a team of six specialist officers tasked with supporting evidence-based decision-making and shaping the organisation's thinking through timely and actionable insight. Use of of public consultation, customer data, spatial analysis and horizon scanning to drive service planning and innovation within London’s largest borough. Devised and socialiser the original 'Graph of Doom' analysis.Managed a successful merger with council’s Geographic Information System (GIS) team and… Show more Led and managed a team of six specialist officers tasked with supporting evidence-based decision-making and shaping the organisation's thinking through timely and actionable insight. Use of of public consultation, customer data, spatial analysis and horizon scanning to drive service planning and innovation within London’s largest borough. Devised and socialiser the original 'Graph of Doom' analysis.Managed a successful merger with council’s Geographic Information System (GIS) team and the transition towards a consolidated, pan-borough Insight function. Standing member of the organisation's Information Governance Board, championing open data, collaboration and digital services.Extensive participation in competitive dialogue sessions and bid scrutiny / scoring as part of two major commercial procurement exercises (New Support and Customer Services Organisation, Development and Regulatory Services). Show less

Managed a team of BI analysts to support services in making informed decisions, including work on improving Foster Parent recruitment and take up of Housing Benefit. Worked with Children’s Service management to develop a standardised model for evaluating the reach, impact and performance of Children’s Centres. Involved in the development of a regeneration strategy designed to understand and manage the significant development across the borough and its impact on local communities.Managed… Show more Managed a team of BI analysts to support services in making informed decisions, including work on improving Foster Parent recruitment and take up of Housing Benefit. Worked with Children’s Service management to develop a standardised model for evaluating the reach, impact and performance of Children’s Centres. Involved in the development of a regeneration strategy designed to understand and manage the significant development across the borough and its impact on local communities.Managed the successful merger of the council’s BI team and corporate consultation function. Developed the team’s visibility and organisational appetite for high-quality intelligence outputs. Show less

Data analysis and reporting with responsibility for demography, deprivation and diversity. Participated in pan-London working groups and specialist analyst networks.

OISC-approved advisor on applications for British citizenship, providing accurate and informed advice to applicants from across the world. Supported applicants through the Nationality Checking Service - a partnership between the UK Border Agency and local government to process applications for naturalisation. Verified qualification criteria and documentation, managed expectations where appropriate and coordinated citizenship ceremonies for successful applicants.Liaised with UK Border… Show more OISC-approved advisor on applications for British citizenship, providing accurate and informed advice to applicants from across the world. Supported applicants through the Nationality Checking Service - a partnership between the UK Border Agency and local government to process applications for naturalisation. Verified qualification criteria and documentation, managed expectations where appropriate and coordinated citizenship ceremonies for successful applicants.Liaised with UK Border Agency and Local Government Association to produce a handbook for councillors on the work of the Registration Service in England and Wales. Show less