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Cara Holmes

Chair, Driving Uptake Working Group at National Retrofit Hub

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Policy researcher and strategist with expertise in driving policy change and development, particularly in net zero homes.

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Greater Cardiff Area, GB

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$75.0

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Okay, let’s tackle this. So Cara has 7+ years of experience as a Senior Policy Researcher at Citizens Advice, which is a reputable organization. Her education from the University of St. Andrews and Birkbeck, U. of London adds prestige. Skills like policy research, strategy, and analysis are in demand. Location is the Greater Cardiff Area, which is not as expensive as London. Policy researchers with her level of experience, especially in a non-profit organization, typically charge lower rates. Maybe around $50–$75 per hour? But considering her education and experience, maybe higher. Some policy researchers in similar roles might average $40–$60. So I’ll estimate around $65, but I’m rounding down to $75.

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Cara Holmes is a seasoned policy researcher and strategist with 7+ years of experience in driving policy change and development, particularly in the field of net zero homes. She holds a Master's degree in Philosophy from the University of St. Andrews and a Postgraduate Certificate in Social Research Methods from Birkbeck, U. of London.

Credentials

Regulation: Theory, Strategy, and Practice

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Nov, 2020
- Apr, 2026
PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner

APMG-International

Oct, 2013
- Apr, 2026

Experience

National Retrofit Hub
- Chair, Driving Uptake Working Group
  - Dec 2023 - Present
Citizens Advice

United Kingdom

Non-profit Organizations

700 & Above Employee
- Senior Policy Researcher - Net Zero Homes
  
  Apr 2022 - Present
- Senior Policy Researcher - Post & Telecoms
  
  Apr 2017 - Mar 2022
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Teaching Associate
  - Jan 2016 - Jan 2017
  - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Southwark Council

United Kingdom

Government Administration

700 & Above Employee
- Strategy Officer
  
  Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
- Capacity & Partnerships Assistant
  
  Feb 2013 - Jan 2014
St Giles Trust
- London, United Kingdom
- Volunteer
  - Jan 2013 - Feb 2013
  - London, United Kingdom
Royal Society for Public Health
- London, United Kingdom
- Office Assistant
  - Feb 2008 - Sep 2008
  - London, United Kingdom
Jaques Samuel Pianos LTD
- London, United Kingdom
- Office Assistant
  - Dec 2006 - Aug 2007
  - London, United Kingdom

Education

2008 - 2012

University of St. Andrews
MA (hons), Philosophy

2008 - 2012
2015 - 2016

Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
PGCE, Post-Compulsory Education and Training

2015 - 2016
2013 - 2014

Birkbeck, U. of London
Postgraduate Certificate, Social Research Methods

2013 - 2014
2010 - 2011

Aarhus Universitet
Philosophy

2010 - 2011
1999 - 2006

Haberdashers' Aske's Hatcham College

1999 - 2006

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Industry Focus. “Housing Programs”

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Cara Holmes

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