Josh Fedder

Experience

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  GfK

  Oct 2007 - Oct 2013

  Account Manager | Tech Market Research

  I managed consumer research panels and delivered reports, presentations and workshops for senior business leaders to provide them with a 360-degree perspective on their brand performance, competitor intelligence, and international market analysis. I tailored advice to each business, working with teams across borders to align and evolve their brands with emerging consumer behaviors and preferences.

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  Christchurch City Council

  Oct 2013 - Oct 2014

  Procurement Analyst | Corporate Services

  I was responsible for implementing a new category management approach to procurement across a local authority, managing procurement processes to ensure value for money on spend, and implementing contract management best practices. I managed multiple project budgets and external contracts, and led on reports back to Council leaders.

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  Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA)

  Oct 2014 - Nov 2015

  Programme Analyst | City Rebuild Programme

  Working across the government's $16.5 billion construction and infrastructure rebuild programme, I led quarterly delivery stocktakes and scrutinised programme data to ensure value for money and compliance with all project commitments. I brought together sector expertise and analysis of delivery performance metrics to provide Ministers with intelligence on emerging and critical programme barriers.

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  Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  Policy Analyst | Residential Rebuild Programme

  The Christchurch earthquakes damaged approximately 90% of homes across the region. I was responsible for monitoring and reporting on the recovery of Christchurch’s housing stock. I advised Ministers on the progress of residential repair and rebuild programme, identifying risks to progress, and collaborating across agencies to develop appropriate policy responses.

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  Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand

  May 2016 - Jul 2019

  I designed and led the New Zealand government’s Lessons and Legacy Programme, established to capture insights and experiences from the Canterbury Earthquakes. My team worked with businesses, public sector organisations, and communities to create a recovery legacy that shared insights with governments and aid organisations across the globe to inform responses to future disaster recovery efforts. I led the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation framework across all government departments for the regeneration of Christchurch, New Zealand following the Canterbury Earthquakes. My team was responsible for engaging with businesses, organisations, and government departments to gather intelligence on progress across all housing, transport, education, employment, health, and the broader economy.

  • Programme Lead | Earthquakes Lessons and Legacy Programme

    Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Team Leader | Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

    May 2016 - Jul 2018
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  Department for Business and Trade

  Aug 2019 - Dec 2020

  Assistant Director for Growth | Oxford to Cambridge Arc

  As Assistant Director of Growth, I was responsible for building relationships with our leading businesses and institutions to understand the picture on the ground and solve barriers to growth and shape markets. I acted as the voice for the region, working effectively with government to inform investment decisions. I leveraged our International Trade Adviser network to secure export wins and assist inward direct investment.

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  Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

  Jan 2021 - now

  I drive the UK's international strategy on quantum technologies, leading high-level engagement with global partners to forge impactful collaborations that will help deliver our National Quantum Missions. I also oversee the government's regulatory approach to quantum, leveraging the UK's soft power to shape an international landscape that supports ethical and sustainable advancements in quantum technologies. The National Space Strategy is the UK’s first combined civil-defence strategy for space. I formed a new strategy team that oversaw delivery of the Government’s ambitions for the space sector. Working hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Defence, my team was responsible for guiding Ministers through the difficult spending choices to build our national space capabilities and drive new investment into our leading space businesses.

  • Deputy Head, UK Office for Quantum | International Partnerships & Regulation

    Mar 2024 - now

  • Head of Space Strategy | Space Directorate

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2024