Experience

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  Information Commissoners Office

  • Group Manager, Strategic Liaison, Public Services ,

    • Apr 2010 - Present

    Interpretation, policy development and practical application of information rights legislation within the public sector Responsible for building and maintaining strategic and senior level liaison with key stakeholders in Health, Local Government and Education such as NHS England, Department of Health, Care Quality Commission, DCLG, LGA, Ofsted, Department of Education etc, To provide knowledge and expertise, and an understanding of the political and legal arena of information rights. Topics have included Care.data, Troubled families, Research projects, Public Sector transformation.Represent the ICO at conferences and events by giving key note speeches and facilitating workshops when required.Leadership and management responsibilities include the formulation of business plans and budgets and line management responsibilities for public services team.

  • Senior Good Practice Manager

    • Jul 2007 - Apr 2010

    Interpretation and practical application of the Freedom of Information Act and the Environmental Information Regulations. Development and Implementation of the 'new' model publication scheme. Development and publication of sector specific guidance for public authorities. Representing the ICO at conferences and events thorough key note speeches and facilitating workshops.Leadership and management of the Good Practice team.

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  British Broadcasting Corporation

  • Manchester

  • Head of Post Production and Graphics, BBC North

    • May 1996 - Oct 2000
    • Manchester

    Resource Executive for the Post production and Graphics Department responsibilities included Financial, Human Resource and Technical, Leadership and management.