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Department for EducationDeputy Director Early Years Childcare
Feb. 2021 - May. 2023London, England, United KingdomEnsuring effective operational delivery of multi-billion ££ Government support programmes for Early Years Childcare (including 15 / 30 hours, and the 2yo offer), including maintaining policy and regulatory frameworks; market stewardship of English childcare sector; management of relationships / coordination of policy responses with HMT / DWP teams responsible for Tax Free Childcare and childcare component of Universal Credit; overseeing development of plans to expand childcare support for families via our Future Childcare team.
Solo InsightsDirector & Co-Founder
Nov. 2020Solo Insights Ltd is an exciting new venture from The Living Well Alone Project. Responding to the many queries we get weekly from organisations interested in the Project's work, we offer tailored training and consultancy support to businesses, universities, public sector bodies, charities and community groups who want to: - learn how to respond to the specific needs of those living solo, those who are single, and those navigating major life transitions (whether clients, customers or in the community)
- create single / solo-inclusive workplaces and policies
- understand / tackle loneliness and build more connected workplaces and environments The Living Well Alone Project is where it all started! Now incorporated as a social enterprise, we are responding to the global rise in solo living, providing information, advice and community to anyone living alone and finding it difficult. We have a deep understanding of what it takes to live a successful solo life, and the challenges of this little understood lifestyle. We run one of the largest online communities of people living alone in the world, and are regularly approached for media commentary on solo living, single life, loneliness / connectedness, and household management. Contact us at hello@livingwellalone.com for a conversation!
Department for EducationDeputy Director, Early Years Strategy & Central Covid-19 Response
Apr. 2020 - Jan. 2021Led the Department for Education's Early Years response to the Covid pandemic for the Childcare / Early Years sector, specifically working with PHE, DHSC, HMT, Cabinet Office, Ofsted and a wide range of sector stakeholders to ensure the safe reopening and sustained financial health of the sector.
Department for EducationHead of Early Years Strategy
Jan. 2019 - Apr. 2020London, United KingdomWorking with Ministers, officials and sector representatives to define and deliver their priorities for childcare and the early years. Coordinating Budget/Spending Review preparations, managing cross-Government relationships (including No10 and Cabinet Office) and providing thought leadership to questions around the future of the childcare system/market in England. Team holds the SEND lead for early years, as well as sector-wide contingency planning.
Department for EducationHead of Schools Delivery Team (Delivery Unit)
Oct. 2016 - Dec. 2018London, United KingdomSetting up and leading a multi-disciplinary team (analysts, economists, operational researchers, generalist policy makers, operational and sector experts) to work alongside internal and external stakeholders to tackle some of the toughest delivery challenges faced by the Department for Education across the Secretary of State’s priority programmes, with a special focus on schools/school improvement. Bringing together rigorous analysis, extensive fieldwork (with schools, colleges, LAs, MATs), consulting tools, and exemplary stakeholder handling skills with strong operational experience. We also have an ongoing role in tracking progress across the Secretary of State's priorities. Established a comprehensive programme to strengthen the Department’s delivery capability, building a profile as an expert delivery adviser.
Self-EmployedGovernance and Leadership Coach / Consultant
Mar. 2015 - Oct. 2016Various across Europe and sub-Saharan Africa Working internationally alongside charities and Governments (primarily Nasio Trust in Kenya and the President's Delivery Team in Sierra Leone) on various aspects of governance, strategic and operational leadership and project delivery. Provided executive coaching for boards and senior management teams.
Department for Business, Innovation and SkillsAssistant Director (Policy Delivery Reform Team)
Aug. 2014 - May. 2015Designing a 'road map' for the future shape of the skills system in England, working with hundreds of stakeholders against a difficult financial backdrop.
Department for Business, Innovation and SkillsAssistant Director, Cities and Local Growth Unit
Apr. 2012 - Aug. 2014London/GuildfordWorking with business leaders, councillors and other LA representatives to unlock the economic potential of places across the South and South East, with a particular focus on outcomes for least advantaged groups.
Depaul UKVice Chair
Feb. 2012 - May. 2015Focus on youth homelessness. Over three years, overhauled the charity's governance and put in place new structures to strengthen safeguarding. Worked alongside the charity's executive leadership to stabilise and then grow the organisation.
Department for Communities and Local GovernmentPolicy Adviser, Local Enterprise Partnerships and Enterprise Zones
Jul. 2011 - Apr. 2012Eland House, Bressenden Place, London, SW1E 5DU
Department for Communities and Local GovernmentPrivate Secretary to the Permanent Secretary
Mar. 2010 - Jul. 2011
London Borough of Hammersmith & FulhamSocial Regeneration Programme Manager
Feb. 2009 - Jan. 2010Community Services Department
Department for Communities and Local GovernmentPolicy Adviser and Project Manager, Enhanced Housing Options Programme
Oct. 2007 - Feb. 2009Homelessness, Overcrowding and Worklessness Division, Housing Directorate
The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardYouth Worker
Jun. 2001 - Jul. 2008
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