Jeremy Hamm
Sheffield,Yorkshire
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong focus on data analysis and quality control implementation, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and commitment to continuous improvement. Proven management and supervisory experience, coupled with an explicit interest in service improvement, particularly in special educational needs. Skilled in engaging with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and networking among data professionals. Career goals include advancing service quality through innovative data-driven strategies.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Manager, Performance & Analysis Service
Sheffield City Council
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
09.1999 - 06.2024
Facilitated comprehensive data provision, analysis and reporting to enhance educational service delivery.
Librarian and Information Officer, SUMES
Sheffield City Council
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
09.1988 - 08.1999
Managed SUMES (Sheffield Unified Multicultural Education Service) library;
Edited service newsletter, contributed to resources production, supported information management aligned with service objectives.
Resources worker, Youth Service
Sheffield City Council
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
11.1987 - 07.1988
Managed resources and materials within youth service library to enhance access and engagement.
Research worker
Workers' Educational Association
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
02.1984 - 05.1985
Assessment of need amongst adult unemployed people in Sheffield for further education.
Education
Information Management MSc - Information Management
University of Sheffield
Sheffield 09.1997 - 06.1998
Politics BA - Politics
University of Exeter
Exeter 09.1980 - 06.1983
A-Levels - English (A), French (B), Mathematics (B) (and French S level: Distinction)
Verulam School
St Albans 09.1977 - 06.1979
Skills
Data analysis capability
High level of professionalism
Explicit interest in service improvement - eg in special educational needs
Commitment to continuous improvement
Management / supervisory experience
Quality control implementation
High level of communication with variety of internal and external stakeholders
Commitment to networking among data professionals
Strong ability to engage with individuals
Support for chess in Sheffield / Yorkshire: summary
- Support for juniors at Darnall and Handsworth Chess Club 2025-26
- Captain of Sheffield A team (Yorkshire League) 1995-2020
- Captain of Yorkshire U180 team (English county championships)
- Secretary of Nomads Chess Club 1997-2019
- Support for junior chess activity in Sheffield schools and communities 2000-26
- [Own experience of junior chess: highlights were winning Herts Under 14s championship 1974, finishing 4th in British Under 14s championship 1975, participating in a number of Young England events involving simultaneous displays against grandmasters, representing Hertfordshire in county championships.]
Timeline
Assistant Manager, Performance & Analysis Service
Sheffield City Council
09.1999 - 06.2024
Information Management MSc - Information Management
University of Sheffield
09.1997 - 06.1998
Librarian and Information Officer, SUMES
Sheffield City Council
09.1988 - 08.1999
Resources worker, Youth Service
Sheffield City Council
11.1987 - 07.1988
Research worker
Workers' Educational Association
02.1984 - 05.1985
Politics BA - Politics
University of Exeter
09.1980 - 06.1983
A-Levels - English (A), French (B), Mathematics (B) (and French S level: Distinction)
Verulam School
09.1977 - 06.1979