
Robyn Ranford
Growth Hub Communications Intern

Connect with Robyn Ranford to Send Message
Connect
Connect with Robyn Ranford to Send Message
ConnectTimeline
About me
Corporate Performance and Planning Manager at Orbit Group
Education

Okehampton Community College
2013 - 2015A Levels
University of Exeter
2015 - 2018BA Hons English Literature First-Class with Dean's CommendationAwarded 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 - 2019MA Hons European Culture and Thought (Research) MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIESAn 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 2020Growth Hub Communications Intern
University of York
Mar 2020 - Apr 2021Research Project Communications AssistantWorking across the XR Stories, CML and Screen Industries Growth Network projects.

Ryedale District Council
Apr 2021 - Jun 2022Graduate - Executive, Policy and Research OfficerStrategy & Performance team. North Yorkshire County Council Graduate Scheme - seconded to Ryedale District Council.

Orbit Group
Jun 2022 - nowPolicy, Insight and Performance. Managing a team of three analysts.
Corporate Performance and Planning Manager
Nov 2023 - nowCorporate Performance and Policy Officer
Jun 2022 - Nov 2023
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Getting Started with Power BI
LinkedInMar 2022 - View certificate

Data Analytics: Dashboards vs. Data Stories
LinkedInFeb 2022 - View certificate

Managing Project Stakeholders
LinkedInFeb 2022 - View certificate

Measuring Business Performance
LinkedInFeb 2022 
Mental Health First Aider
MHFA England®Apr 2023- View certificate

Data Science of Government and Political Science
LinkedInFeb 2022 - View certificate

Data Analytics: Graph Analytics
LinkedInFeb 2022 - View certificate

Statistics Foundations
LinkedInFeb 2022 - View certificate

Strategic Thinking
LinkedInFeb 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Robyn RanfordAward 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 RanfordBusiness 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 RanfordMaking the Difference Team Award University of York Jan 2021
- Awarded to Robyn RanfordDean's Commendation - Jul 2018 Awarded for "exceptional academic performance".
- Awarded to Robyn RanfordShortlisted for the Penryn Humanities Essay Prize -
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer in Barzitsa Orphanage, Bulgaria
Issued by House of Rachel Charity on Jul 2014
Associated with Robyn RanfordMuseum Assistant
Issued by Royal Cornwall Museum on Aug 2017
Associated with Robyn RanfordLibrary Assistant
Issued by Okehampton Community College Library on Sept 2013
Associated with Robyn Ranford
Recommendations

Ionut margescu
Black Sea IT Digital Transformation OfficerArgeş, Romania
Gregory wehrly
Business Operations Manager / Contracts Administrator at Lexmark International, Inc.Georgetown, Kentucky, United States
Alex edwards
Operations Manager & Vocational Lead at Inclusion CollegeHook, England, United Kingdom
Maurielle stewart
Leadership Coach // Optimizing Outcomes by Helping People Be Well and Do GoodBowie, Maryland, United States
Lujain alharbi
Software Engineer | Microservices | React.js | DOFD®الرياض السعودية
Jane choi
Director of Impact and Innovation at The Marine Mammal CenterSan Francisco, California, United States
Irene mateos garcía
Directora de comunicaciónGreater Pontevedra Metropolitan Area
Emily hartz
New grad and eager to learn! Looking for a full-time position that will allow me to grow and gain ex...Greater Philadelphia
Turki alasmari
HSSE & FP Executive Director @ MAKEEN at King Salman Global Maritime Industries Complex.Ras Al Khair, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Dorota makulec
Business Manager, TV4Greater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
Daryl bethelmy
Affordable Housing Provider/REALTOR/Real Estate Investor/Property Tax Specialist/ Estate Specialist/...Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Tyge loader
Sponsorships and Experiential MarketingCity of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Tosibkhan pathan
Senior Engineer | Project | Transmission Line and SubstationsBharuch, Gujarat, India
이세환
Senior Software Engineer서울 인천 지역
Claire cartier
Supply chain project manager at DaherSt-Nazaire, Pays de la Loire, France
Neeladri madhab nath
Director | Capability Unit Lead- Performance EngineeringMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Rafal zelek, csl, leed ap
Founder - Managing Director at Zelek Design, LLC.Greater Boston
Abdullah qazi
Technical Consultant at Plat4mationThe Randstad, Netherlands
Valerie ngwenya, cfp®
Development Manager at SanlamCity of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Giulia tafuni
Site Engineering Workload and Subcontracting EngineerSavigliano, Piedmont, Italy
...