Staff

CFE has strong team of staff with strategic, research and project management skills.



Abigail Diamond

   

Director of Research and Evaluation


Abigail has over nine years experience in social research in both consultancy and academia and has led many national evaluations concerning further and higher education and workforce development. She specialises in.....
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Duncan Brown

   

Director of Development


Duncan joined CFE in 2000, and has 10 years' experience in consulting, specialising in policy analysis and development, and the design and implementation of innovative solutions to policy and performance problems.As a.....
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Sarah Trivedi

   

Director of Corporate Services


Sarah has an Honours degree in Public Administration. She is currently the Director of Corporate Services which includes overseeing the company’s finance, human resources, communications and IT functions. In.....
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Hayley Lamb

   

Senior Research Manager


Hayley holds a BSc in Social Policy from Loughborough University and an MA in Social Policy from the University of Birmingham. Hayley began her career at the International Centre for Guidance Studies (ICeGS), University.....
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Lindsey Bowes

   

Senior Research Manager


Lindsey holds a BA (Hons) Sociology with a research methodology major from Birmingham City University (formerly UCE), and a MSc in Researching Work and Learning from the University of Leicester. She has over 15 years.....
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Alexandra Michael

   

Programme Manager


Alexandra holds a BA (Hons) in French and Spanish from the University of Sheffield and has a wealth of international business and management experience as well as a strong background in education, HR and.....
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Andrew Currie

   

Programme Manager


Since Andrew joined CFE and has worked on a wide range of projects spanning research, programme evaluation, project management and policy development related activities during his time with the organisation. He holds a.....
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Liz Walkley

   

Programme Manager


Liz holds a BA (Hons) Degree in Literature and Philosophy from Kent University and a Post Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching. Liz has a strong background in education and training, with experience in the design and.....
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Raj Patel

   

Programme Manager


Raj holds an LLB Law degree from the University of Leicester. Recently, Raj has worked on the development and implementation of the Training Quality Standard, on behalf of the LSC. The work has included project.....
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Sarah Neat

   

Research Manager


Sarah is a member of the SRA; she holds an MSC in Applied Criminology and a BA in Criminology both from the University of Leicester. Since joining CFE Sarah has worked on a number of projects including: An Impact.....
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Tristram Hughes

   

Research Manager


Tristram has worked on several projects involving both qualitative and quantitative research techniques, analysis and report writing. He holds an MA in History and a BA (Hons) in History and Politics, both from the.....
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Jonathan Sheen

   

Senior Research Executive


Jonathan holds a BA (Honours) in History and Politics from the University of Leicester. Jon holds the Market Research Society’s Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice (receiving a.....
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Peter Howe

   

Senior Research Executive


Peter holds a BA (Hons) in Human Geography and the Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research Practice. He has contributed to the successful delivery of several regional and national workforce development.....
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Sophie Spong

   

Senior Research Executive


Sophie holds a BSc (Hons) in Psychology from the University of Birmingham. Since joining CFE, she has worked on a variety of programme management and research based projects within the employment and skills policy.....
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Katie Gray

   

Finance Coordinator


Katie joined CFE in March 2008 and currently works as a Finance Coordinator. She is currently working towards the AAT Qualification (Association of Accounting Technicians). Katie’s duties include; Purchase.....
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