Simon joined the Education and Skills team at Policy Connect in June 2013. He is responsible for strategic management of the Education & Skills team's work across the Skills Commission, the Higher Education Commission and the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Skills and Employment (APGSE).
Prior to joining Policy Connect Simon taught Functional Skills at secondary level in the state sector, and gained research and campaigning experience at the Young Foundation and the British Humanist Association. He holds a BA in History and Politics, an MA in Social and Political Theory from the University of East Anglia, and a Diploma in Management Studies from London South Bank University.
Outside of work Simon enjoys reading, climbing, kayaking and getting creative.