Anakha Nambiar
London
Summary
Award winning Partnerships and Innovation Manager with 7 years experience in the Public Sector. Focused on Technology, Smart Solutions, Social Good and Responsibility. Committed to making a positive and meaningful impact on society.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Smart City Innovation and Partnerships Lead
Westminster City Council
London
2021.02 - Current
- Helping Westminster on it's journey to be the world's smartest, most sustainable, inclusive and successful city in the world. My role is to promote the Westminster's image in a positive, effective and community-focused way
- To achieve this vision and recognising the importance of working with digital partners and using them to help solve the council and communities challenges - I created, assembled and led the 'Innovation Ecosystem' programme within the Smart City team
- Supported HR teams with developing strategies to attract and build diverse talent pools.
- Designed wellbeing and social responsibility programmes to improve employee satisfaction and retention.
- Led environmental and sustainability initiatives to facilitate business process improvements.
- Set internal communication and engagement strategies to deliver on wider social and sustainability objectives.
- Liaised with community leaders and industry personnel to uncover opportunities for improvement.
- The theme focusses on using innovation, technology, community outreach and partnerships to deliver quality services and world-leading experiences for Westminster's residents, businesses and visitors
- Currently leading on 'Proactive Pilots' which means project managing our partners' solutions to challenges that our residents and communities are facing, making Westminster a Smart City Testbed by being an 'open council' that is easy to work with and open minded to new ideas, helping to transform the Culture and Space in the council for post pandemic working and digital transformation and forming an Evolving Ecosystem of partners including the worlds biggest tech companies, start ups, charities and community groups.
National Management Trainee
Westminster City Council
2018.09 - 2021.03
- The NGDP is a highly competitive two-year graduate management development programme, run by the Local Government Association (LGA)
- The scheme attracts over 7,500 applicants for less than 200 jobs
- Interviewed at different London councils and ultimately received 3 offers
- Accepted a place at City of Westminster Council and became an ambassador for the programme, frequently speaking at universities throughout the UK, featuring in their promotional materials and interviewing candidates at assessment centres.
- Gained skills, knowledge and experience working across various departments including events, innovation and operations.
- Liaised with managers, supervisors and other senior staff, communicating clearly and concisely.
- Collaborated with team members on projects on strategic initiatives.
- Researched market and trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making.
Finance Officer
Westminster City Council
London
2017.10 - 2018.08
Online English Language Tutor
2017.03 - 2017.09
Tribunal Officer - Special Educational Needs
London Borough of Barnet Council
London
2015.07 - 2016.09
Rides and Attractions Assistant
LEGOLAND
Windsor
2012.09 - 2013.09
Jobs During University
Royal Holloway University of London
Surrey
2013.02 - 2016.09
Education
MA Global Crime and Justice -
University of York
2016.09 - 2017.08
BSc Criminology with Sociology - undefined
Royal Holloway, University of London
2012.09 - 2015.05
GCSEs and A Levels - undefined
Mill Hill School
2008.09 - 2012.05
Skills
- Budget Management
- Conflict Management
- Consulting
- Collaborative Working
- Creativity
- Customer Focused
- Data Analysis
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership
- Microsoft PPM Project Online for Practitioners
- Microsoft Office
- Organisation and Time Management
- Partnership Working
- Policy Analysis
- Problem Solving
- Programme Management
- Project Management
- Project Governance
- Public Speaking and Presenting
- Report Writing
- Scrum Mastery
- Social Media Marketing
- Social Policy
- Social Responsibility
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Planning
- Strategic Research
- Strong Written and Oral Communication
Volunteering
- Food Bank Volunteer - Regular volunteer at Finchley Food bank
- Event Staff - UNICEF - Action For Children
- Contributor and Active Supporter - RSPCA - NSPCC - All Dogs Matter Shelter - Trussell Trust - Action For Children
Timeline
Smart City Innovation and Partnerships Lead
Westminster City Council
2021.02 - Current
National Management Trainee
Westminster City Council
2018.09 - 2021.03
Finance Officer
Westminster City Council
2017.10 - 2018.08
Online English Language Tutor
2017.03 - 2017.09
MA Global Crime and Justice -
University of York
2016.09 - 2017.08
Tribunal Officer - Special Educational Needs
London Borough of Barnet Council
2015.07 - 2016.09
Jobs During University
Royal Holloway University of London
2013.02 - 2016.09
Rides and Attractions Assistant
LEGOLAND
2012.09 - 2013.09
BSc Criminology with Sociology - undefined
Royal Holloway, University of London
2012.09 - 2015.05
GCSEs and A Levels - undefined
Mill Hill School
2008.09 - 2012.05