Robyn Ranford

Robyn Ranford

Growth Hub Communications Intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Corporate Performance and Planning Manager at Orbit Group

  • Education

    • Okehampton Community College

      2013 - 2015
      A Levels
    • University of Exeter

      2015 - 2018
      BA Hons English Literature First-Class with Dean's Commendation

      Awarded a Dean's Commendation for Exceptional Academic Performance. Dissertation awarded 88%.Final year essay published in the Q Journal, an academic journal which "showcases the best work produced by final-year students.” Shortlisted for the Penryn Humanities Essay Prize – "Recognition of Impressive and Exciting Academic Writing."

    • UCL

      2018 - 2019
      MA Hons European Culture and Thought (Research) MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

      An interdisciplinary degree, covering political science, public policy, philosophy, governance, literature and research methods. This MA is designed to promote the understanding of Europe in its political, social and philosophical dimensions. During my time at UCL, I was a Postgraduate Student Representative. This involved acting as a voice for my fellow students, and representing them in meetings, such as the Staff-Student Consultative Committee.I took part in a number of… Show more An interdisciplinary degree, covering political science, public policy, philosophy, governance, literature and research methods. This MA is designed to promote the understanding of Europe in its political, social and philosophical dimensions. During my time at UCL, I was a Postgraduate Student Representative. This involved acting as a voice for my fellow students, and representing them in meetings, such as the Staff-Student Consultative Committee.I took part in a number of societies, including European Horizons, Green Economy and Leading Women.I opted for the Research Pathway, which enabled me to write an 18,000 word dissertation. Show less

  • Experience

    • York & North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership

      Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
      Growth Hub Communications Intern
    • University of York

      Mar 2020 - Apr 2021
      Research Project Communications Assistant

      Working across the XR Stories, CML and Screen Industries Growth Network projects.

    • Ryedale District Council

      Apr 2021 - Jun 2022
      Graduate - Executive, Policy and Research Officer

      Strategy & Performance team. North Yorkshire County Council Graduate Scheme - seconded to Ryedale District Council.

    • Orbit Group

      Jun 2022 - now

      Policy, Insight and Performance. Managing a team of three analysts.

      • Corporate Performance and Planning Manager

        Nov 2023 - now
      • Corporate Performance and Policy Officer

        Jun 2022 - Nov 2023
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Robyn Ranford
      Award of Excellence 2025 Orbit Group Jul 2025 Annual Stars in Orbit ceremony, nominated by four colleagues. Awarded ‘Award of Excellence’ for ‘transformational leadership and championing inclusion.’
    • Awarded to Robyn Ranford
      Business Services Award Orbit Group Apr 2023 In recognition of my “work to develop the alignment between Orbit’s policy and performance frameworks, external networking, and involvement at Orbit beyond the job role”.
    • Awarded to Robyn Ranford
      Making the Difference Team Award University of York Jan 2021
    • Awarded to Robyn Ranford
      Dean's Commendation - Jul 2018 Awarded for "exceptional academic performance".
    • Awarded to Robyn Ranford
      Shortlisted for the Penryn Humanities Essay Prize -
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer in Barzitsa Orphanage, Bulgaria

      Issued by House of Rachel Charity on Jul 2014
      House of Rachel CharityAssociated with Robyn Ranford
    • Museum Assistant

      Issued by Royal Cornwall Museum on Aug 2017
      Royal Cornwall MuseumAssociated with Robyn Ranford
    • Library Assistant

      Issued by Okehampton Community College Library on Sept 2013
      Okehampton Community College LibraryAssociated with Robyn Ranford