Josh Stott
Director & Head of Steer Economic Development @Steer Economic Development
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Director & Head of Steer Economic Development @Steer Economic Development
Leeds, GB
Director & Head of Steer-ED, with responsibilities for business growth & financial management; C-suite & wider corporate engagement; and team recruitment, and development.Developing & implementing strategy to grow a new division to help diversify the firm’s offer, routes to market & client base. Leading client relationships including Central Government/National Agencies (e.g, DLUCH, Homes England, BEIS, UKRI, Public Health England, DCMS, Office for Government Property); local/combined authorities & LEPS; Universities; and developers. Directing diverse project portfolio spanning all aspects of economic development including: industrial and sector strategies; economic impact assessments and HMT Green & Magenta Book compliant Business Cases & Evaluations; Net Zero; Enterprise Zone, Local Growth Fund, Towns Fund & Covid-recovery investment.Example projects:Housing Infrastructure Fund, MHCLG/Homes England - providing economic impact & VfM advice to cross departmental investment panel, enabling over £4bn investment in strategic transport, energy & social infrastructure to unlock new housing supply. Made Smarter, BEIS/Greater Manchester Combined Authority - instrumental in securing 2021 budget commitment for national roll out the industrial digital technology (IDT) adoption programme for SME manufacturers. Follow-on contract secured to assess potential net zero impacts of IDTs.Quayside Toronto, Waterfront Toronto Ltd - economic impact assessment of proposals to create a world-leading urban innovation district, comprising smart technologies, novel construction techniques & new mobility solutions. Inclusive Growth Strategy, Cheshire & Cheshire West Council – developing strategy & action plan for local partners & stakeholders covering: transport & digital connectivity; employment & skills; anchor institutions, social value & job quality.
EDUCATION
London South Bank University
MSc Estate Management
London School of Economics and Political Science
History
ABOUT JOSH STOTT
Advisor to central and local government clients on all aspects of urban and regional…
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