Nadine Collins-Smith – Associate

Nadine has over 20 years’ experience in the strategic design and delivery of social and economic programmes and has a particular interest in securing local employment and skills benefits from urban development areas.  Nadine recently programme managed a collaborative sport for change grant fund and steers consultancy work on employment and skills for Rocket Science.

Prior to joining Rocket Science, Nadine led the programme management and review of Thames Vision 2035 at the Port of London Authority, to promote balanced and sustainabledevelopment.   At Greater London Authority (GLA) Nadine developed and delivered policy areas, including co-producing the Mayor’s Skills for Londoners strategy and implementation plan.

Nadine collaborates to meet strategic objectives – she facilitated the multi-agency skills and employment partnership for the 2012 Games at the London Development Agency and later GLA.  Building on the approach developed during her early work at Cross River Partnership, Nadine provides responsive and open communication with stakeholders to help overcome issues, share ideas for improvement and develop trust to deliver on shared goals. 

BA, Economics, University of Manchester

MA, Urban Regeneration, University of Westminster

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Little weaknesses

• Spa visits
• Property programmes (a rare indulgence!)