After a few ‘false starts’ including a job in a local wildlife park, Olivia began her working life as a Youth and Community Worker, before embarking on a national career including senior-level roles at NHS England, central and local government, the voluntary sector and as a volunteer. Well-known as an innovator and disruptor – whilst at the Department of Health she transformed their approach to voluntary sector relationships and funding – she supports individuals and organisations to push the boundaries of what is believed to be possible. She is driven by an unshakeable conviction that the power of people, and the communities they are a part of, is the missing jigsaw piece in the development, delivery and sustainability of our public services. A skilled practitioner, policy maker and leader Olivia has exemplary communication skills and welcomes engaging in the uncomfortable conversations to drive change. Olivia is a Non-Executive Director of Local Care Direct, the National Advisor on working with people and communities for the Complete Care Communities Programme and has held Trustee positions at a number of charities.
Olivia is owned by a staffie and two cats. An all-weather hill walker, she is determined to get back to fell running in 2023.
All About People 