Keith has worked in economic development for more than 30 years, both as a practitioner and a consultant. He began his career at HM Treasury in the Industrial Policy Division, working on labour market...

Kate joined ERS in 2012 and is based in our Bristol office. She is an evaluation and research specialist with 15 years’ experience across the public, private and NGO sector. Prior to joining ERS,...

Chris has more than 20 years’ experience in economic and community development. He began his career at the Tyne & Wear Development Corporation before joining Hartlepool Borough Council where he developed funding bids, managed...

Gordon has worked as an applied policy researcher for nearly twenty years, working at a local, regional and national scale in the UK. He started his research career at Northumbria University’s Northern Economic Research...

Ray joined ERS in 2023 as an experienced strategic and operational manager, utilising a range of skills developed over two decades working within the VCSE sector in local, national and international charities. Ray has...

Fran joined ERS in Jan. 2014, and has since developed a portfolio of regional, national, and international programme evaluations for a range of public and voluntary sector clients and funders. Fran is particularly interested...

Claire has been with ERS since 2004 and trained in accountancy and book keeping. She started her career by successfully managing the accounts at Riverside, one of Newcastle’s most popular music venues – now...

Cathryn joined ERS in 2021 after five years working in the voluntary sector, where she delivered system change projects in the homelessness, social care, mental health and criminal justice sectors. Cathryn has used her...

Stef joined ERS recently with 15 years’ experience in the public and third sectors at local, regional and national/international scale in policy and research, MEAL, bid development, project management and delivery as well as...

Ashley is a Senior Consultant at ERS, having joined the company in 2019 after studying Sociology MSc at Bristol University. Ashley provides supportive capacity across project evaluations, social and community impact assessments and small...

Safiyyah is a Research Consultant at ERS, having joined the company in 2020 after studying MSc International Development at the University of Bristol. Prior to this, Safiyyah studied Biochemistry at King’s College London. During...

Tarmini joined ERS as a Consultant in 2021 after completing a Master’s degree in Development Studies at the Institute of Development Studies (University of Sussex). Prior to this, Tarmini completed her Bachelor’s degree in...

Josh is an economist at ERS, having joined the company in the summer of 2022. He previously worked as an Economic Regeneration Consultant at Capita and studied PPE at the University of Manchester. Josh...

Dan joined ERS as a Consultant in 2022 after completing a Master’s degree in Public History at Newcastle University. Prior to this, Dan completed his Bachelor’s degree in History, also at Newcastle University, in...