Kate Consults
I have 20 years’ experience of working within the voluntary sector, with a specific focus on policy, research and communications. I currently work as a self-employed interim Director, stepping in to cover short-term vacancies at executive team level. I also provide a range of consultancy services related to policy influencing, communications, research and organisational strategy.
Since setting up Kate Consults in 2019, I have supported a diverse range of organisations including:
· Tommy’s (Interim Director of Research, Policy and Pregnancy Information)
· Endometriosis UK (Interim Director of Communications)
· Homeless Link (Interim Director of Policy and Communications)
· National AIDS Trust (Interim Director of Research, Policy and Influencing)
· National Voices (Associate)
· Pause (Consultancy support)
· The British Science Association (Consultancy support)
· The Royal Voluntary Service (Consultancy support)
· The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Interim Project Manager)
· The People’s Health Trust (Consultancy support)
I have an MSc in Social Policy and Planning from The London School of Economics and Political Science and a BA (hons) in Politics and Sociology from Durham University.
Before working for myself, I was Director of Policy and Communications at the disability charity, Sense. In this role I oversaw the organisation’s policy, public affairs and communications activities and led on the development of Sense’s organisational strategy for 2019-2022.
Prior to this, as Head of Policy and Campaigns at Sense, I delivered several major policy campaigns including ‘When I’m Gone’ which highlighted the need for better support for long-term carers, and the ‘Case for Play’ campaign, chaired by Lord David Blunkett. I also played a key leadership role in the Jo Cox Commission on Loneliness.
Before working at Sense, I held a range of senior roles at the NSPCC. My work included delivering specialist policy advice, developing policy and media positions and leading on research.