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Laura Choake

Laura Choake

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  • About me

    Director, Adult Social Care and Prevention

  • Education

    • Northumbria University

      2015 - 2016
      Master's Degree Leadership Development Distinction

      Activities and Societies: Student representative LeadershipChange managementStrategy

    • Northumbria University

      2011 - 2014
      Leadership and Management BA Hons Organizational Leadership First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Student representative, student mentor Change management International strategyBusiness development Strategy Finance and accounting Leadership Management

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      2016 - 2018
      Master’s Degree Executive Masters in Public Policy TBC

      Activities and Societies: Impact society EconometricsEconomic policy analysisPublic economicsPolicy in practiceFiscal governance and budgetingGlobal market economicsInternational developmentPolitical scienceCollective action Trade policyTerrorismSocial entrepreneurshipPublic healthLocal economic growth Performance

  • Experience

    • NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA)

      Feb 2003 - Mar 2008
      Prescribing Analyst

    • Newcastle City Council

      Apr 2008 - now

      Leading a programme of ambitious public service reform through commissioning at a local, regional and national level. Extensive market development and transformation with an in-depth focus on voluntary sector, economics, health, social care and welfare.Policy lead for Social Value, market development and contract management. Skilled in social investment, social impact and an experienced fund manager. Lead on multiple digital transformation projects, including international project management. Experienced team manager and programme manager of a complex public spending portfolio of £600m per year. Show less

      • Director, Adult Social Care and Prevention

        Oct 2024 - now

      • Head of Quality, Strategy and Innovation

        Jan 2024 - now

      • Senior Advisor, Health and Social Care

        Jan 2021 - Jan 2024

      • Social Care - Programme Manager

        May 2019 - Jan 2021

      • Commissioning Programme Manager

        Jun 2014 - Jan 2021

      • Professional Assistant to Executive Director

        Jun 2011 - Jul 2015

      • Workforce Intelligence

        Apr 2008 - Jul 2015

    • VSO

      Jan 2019 - May 2019
      Team Leader

      Leading a cross cultural team to ensure successful design and delivery of an inclusive education/ people with disability programme in rural Kenya

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Child Rights

      Unicef
      Jun 2016

    • Prince 2 Project Management

      QA
      Apr 2013

    • Mental Health First Aid

      MHFA - Mental Health First Aid Trainer
      Jan 2011

    • Safeguarding Adults

      Newcastle City Council
      Apr 2008

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Laura Choake
      Dean's List Northumbria University Sep 2015
    • Awarded to Laura Choake
      Dean's List Northumbria University Jan 2014
    • Awarded to Laura Choake
      Dean's List Northumbria University May 2013

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Chair

      Issued by Ponteland Runners on Jun 2022
      Ponteland RunnersAssociated with Laura Choake

    • Speaker

      Issued by VSO on Jun 2019
      VSOAssociated with Laura Choake

    • Advisor

      Issued by Team Kenya on Jun 2019
      Team KenyaAssociated with Laura Choake