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Angus Hamilton

Tottenham

Summary

Policy strategist and project professional with a track record of tackling complex, high-stakes challenges at the intersection of climate, innovation, and international development. I bring structure to ambiguity, blending sharp analysis with hands-on project management to deliver results. From advising governments and international organisations to securing funding for emerging technologies, I’ve consistently delivered impact by thinking differently, building coalitions, and turning bold ideas into implementable programmes.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Delivery Fast Streamer

Civil Service Fast Stream
10.2023 - 04.2025
  • Fast Stream leadership development track in the British Government Civil Service. Ongoing specialist project delivery training.
  • The scheme involves rotational placements to promote personal growth - see details below of placements at UKHSA, DEFRA and Digital Catapult.

Project Planner and Bids Manager

Digital Catapult
London
04.2025 - Current
  • Planning and delivering winning bids for innovation projects, aligning partners, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Streamlining bid processes across teams, boosting quality and hit rate for competitive funding calls.
  • Shaping fundable, scalable project concepts at the intersection of emerging tech and commercial impact.

Policy Advisor

Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK)
London
10.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed strategy and drafted policy for Treasury engagement, securing a multi-billion-pound funding settlement to support long-term agricultural and environmental outcomes.
  • Led post-approval business planning, producing updated forecasts and delivery plans, and ensuring alignment with programme conditions and performance frameworks.
  • Supported the implementation oversight across the farming budget, with a focus on fiscal accountability and deliverability.

Project Support Officer

UK Health Security Agency
London
10.2023 - 09.2024
  • Project planning and risk management for the delivery phase of a multi-billion-pound laboratory infrastructure programme.
  • Led engagement with the National Audit Office, coordinating inputs for a value-for-money investigation and published report.
  • Consulted on strategy for the Centre for Climate Change and Health Security, developing a Theory of Change to guide long-term impact and programme alignment.

Researcher in Environmental Policy and Data Science

ETH Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated UNEP’s ‘DECIDE’ project, managing research timelines, partner inputs, and outputs on digital tools for green economic policymaking.
  • Lead author of UNEP’s flagship 2024 paper Digital Public Infrastructure for Environmental Sustainability, shaping strategic policy recommendations.
  • Facilitated a global working group of data scientists and environmental policy experts, translating research into implementable insights.
  • Led multi-stakeholder events with international institutions including the WTO and ITU, ensuring seamless delivery and targeted outcomes.

Intern

United Nations Environment Programme
Geneva, Switzerland
08.2021 - 01.2022
  • Shaped early-stage digital project concept, combining environmental, supply chain, and policy data — delivering analysis to inform viability and strategic alignment.
  • Provided project management support for PAGE’s economic policy work across 20 countries, engaging directly with national governments to develop green economy strategies and identify high-impact project opportunities.

Consulting Intern / Consultant

Space Global Strategy
London, UK
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Developed strategy for international, cross-sector clients in the B2B trade show industry, spanning sectors from education to electric vehicles.
  • Delivered market research and attendee insights through surveys of senior stakeholders at global industry events.

Volunteer Business Associate

Challenges Worldwide
Kampala, Uganda
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Provided volunteer management support to a Ugandan solar SME, delivering strategic recommendations on growth, staffing, and partnerships.
  • Worked on-site in Kampala with local counterparts, navigating complex energy policy and market dynamics to inform CEO-level decision-making.

Education

MSc - Political Science (International Relations)

University of Amsterdam
09.2020 - 08.2021

BA - History

University of Bristol
09.2016 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Policy strategy and design
  • Project planning and delivery
  • Securing funding and bid management
  • Research and analysis
  • Clear communicator
  • Languages - proficient in Spanish, currently learning Korean

Certification

APM Project Management Qualification

Association for Project Management

March 2024

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Advanced
Korean
Intermediate

Timeline

Project Planner and Bids Manager

Digital Catapult
04.2025 - Current

Policy Advisor

Dept for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (UK)
10.2024 - 03.2025

Project Delivery Fast Streamer

Civil Service Fast Stream
10.2023 - 04.2025

Project Support Officer

UK Health Security Agency
10.2023 - 09.2024

Researcher in Environmental Policy and Data Science

ETH Zurich
05.2022 - 07.2023

Intern

United Nations Environment Programme
08.2021 - 01.2022

MSc - Political Science (International Relations)

University of Amsterdam
09.2020 - 08.2021

Consulting Intern / Consultant

Space Global Strategy
10.2019 - 06.2020

Volunteer Business Associate

Challenges Worldwide
06.2017 - 09.2017

BA - History

University of Bristol
09.2016 - 07.2019

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