Research Development Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

- Provide research development support for Innovate UK and Research England funding- Support high-value and strategically important multidisciplinary collaborations- Drive implementation of internal strategic research plans and initiatives- Analysis of internal and external research data to design and inform University initiatives - Monitor strategic developments in the UK research and innovation funding landscape - Provide research development support for Innovate UK and Research England funding- Support high-value and strategically important multidisciplinary collaborations- Drive implementation of internal strategic research plans and initiatives- Analysis of internal and external research data to design and inform University initiatives - Monitor strategic developments in the UK research and innovation funding landscape

Senior Impact and Partnership Development Manager

• Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

International Development Programme Manager managing a portfolio of BEIS International Climate Finance bilateral programmes.Programme Manager leading on the delivery of a BEIS-CIFF funded £4.5M ‘Economics of Energy Innovation and System Transition’ (EEIST) programmeo Managing senior level partnerships across consortium regional partners: China, Brazil, India, UK and EUo Leading working relationships with BEIS International Climate Finance and Cabinet Office COP26 Teams.o Leading on monitoring and evaluation reporting requirements for sponsorso Oversight of project operational and governance frameworkso Facilitating stakeholder relationships with low carbon transition and climate change sectorsTechnical Co-Director to UK Partnering for Accelerate Climate Transition (PACT)o Leading Exeter’s contribution to UK PACT Lot 1, in partnership with Palladium and Arup.o Leveraging Exeter’s knowledge and delivery strengths to maximise opportunities for BEIS and partner countries to benefit from leading low carbon transition expertise

Global Challenges Research Fund - Research Development Manager

• Sep 2017 - Apr 2022

1) Strategic support for the development, implementation and monitoring of University of Exeter’s GCRF QR Strategy. 2) Executive support for the GCRF Strategy Group to assist with developing and delivering key institutional objectives pertaining to GCRF and international development research more broadly3) Project management of large-scale and strategically important institutional bids. Including a £15m GCRF Hub proposal with ~ 20 international partners across 4 countries4) High-level expertise and delivery of training with regards to due diligence, ODA and gender compliance, ethics and governance. 5) Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Such as internal strategic advisory groups, senior university executives and external academic and non-academic partners

Doctoral Researcher

• Oct 2013 - Jul 2018

DPhil in Human Geography. Geographies of ageing and disaster: older people’s experiences of post-disaster recovery in Christchurch, New Zealand Supervised by: Professor Paul Cloke and Dr Jennifer Lea- Externally funded £52,347 ESRC/SWDTC Grant (competitive award)- £6,000 overseas fieldwork grant to conduct research in New Zealand (duration: 6 months)- Papers presented international conferences including: Association of American Geographers (AAG), San Francisco 2016; Emotional Geographies, Edinburgh 2015, Royal Geographical Society (RGS), Exeter, 2015- Co-authored paper: Cloke et al., (2018) The Christchurch Earthquakes 2010, 2011: Geographies of an Event New Zealand Geographer

Research Development Manager

• Jun 2016 - Aug 2017

1) Specialist funding knowledge of Economic and Social Research Council and The Leverhulme Trust 2) Project management and delivery of competitive institutional bids for prestigious funding opportunities including support for 2017 Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarships bid3) High level tailored research support to meet the demand and requirements of academics of all career stages across a range of disciplines 4) High level strategic support to funding body strategy groups 5) Presentation of intelligence and research data analysis in a variety of formats to diverse audiences such as research clusters and institutes 6) Horizon scanning of the research funding landscape, networks and relationships with GW4 Social Science Managers and ESRC institutional contacts

Postgraduate Teaching Assistant

• Oct 2013 - Jun 2016

Carrying out diverse teaching assistant roles such as: Assisting on undergraduate field coursesProviding 1-1 writing mentoring supportDesigning and delivering seminars to undergraduate studentsDesigning and delivering undergraduate lecturesWidening participation facilitator where I have designed and delivered five day workshops for A-level students wishing to study geography at University of Exeter

TESTA Researcher

• Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

I used TESTA methodology to research the student experience of their degree programme through assessment. Research involved using a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods; such as focus groups, programme audits and questionnaire design and analysis. From the data collection and analysis, a policy report was developed which provided evidence-based solutions.

Home Care Worker and Volunteer

• Mar 2010 - Aug 2013

Social Policy Researcher

• Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

This project involved carrying out independent research regarding the impact the current and impending welfare reform will have on Newcastle Citizens Advice Bureau and its clients. I employed qualitative research methods such as interviews and focus groups to obtain a more nuanced understanding of the impact this will have on various communities and individuals. Once data analysis had been undertaken, the project was complied together with an extensive literature review and critical conclusions. This project involved carrying out independent research regarding the impact the current and impending welfare reform will have on Newcastle Citizens Advice Bureau and its clients. I employed qualitative research methods such as interviews and focus groups to obtain a more nuanced understanding of the impact this will have on various communities and individuals. Once data analysis had been undertaken, the project was complied together with an extensive literature review and critical conclusions.

Social and Economic Researcher

• Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

Placement in research, policy and scrutiny unit; working to produce a policy report regarding the contemporary EU “smart specialisation project”; providing recommendations on advocating this within the context of the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund). Project involved organising and conducting interviews, reading and analysing reports and delivering informative presentations. Placement in research, policy and scrutiny unit; working to produce a policy report regarding the contemporary EU “smart specialisation project”; providing recommendations on advocating this within the context of the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund). Project involved organising and conducting interviews, reading and analysing reports and delivering informative presentations.