What I do

I’m involved in all aspects of the business from strategy to delivery. I lead research design, oversee project delivery and work closely and collaboratively with our clients. I relish the challenge of getting to grips with difficult questions and designing a research approach that will deliver results.

Areas of specialism

I have almost 20 years’ experience of designing and delivering research of varying complexity for clients including government departments, government-funded bodies and local authorities. I specialise in complex literature reviews and rapid evidence assessments, and I also lead our international comparator research projects.

At any one time I will lead a varied portfolio of projects such as rapid evidence assessments, workforce studies and large-scale surveys. I love getting into the detail and I am regularly found poring over reams of literature or large datasets, whether those come from our own primary research or from secondary statistical sources. While I work across a wide range of industry sectors, I have particular expertise and experience in healthcare, construction, arts and heritage.

I also lead Harlow’s work in designing, developing and reviewing industry/professional standards and qualifications. I’ve worked across most industries – from construction, to digital, to financial services, to health – and get a great deal of satisfaction from knowing that our work is helping equip people with the skills they need.

The bespoke nature of our work means that no two products are ever the same. I love the process of working with our team and the client when designing outputs, to ensure they are accessible and useable.

Clare lives with

Pablo, a Spanish water dog who won’t swim and Pachanga, the fearless Chihuahua.