Paddy Smith

Senior Public Affairs Manager @Loughborough University London

Established and lead a new Public Affairs function, shaping engagement across Westminster, local government and combined authorities.• Lead policy engagement across health, sport, employment, innovation, net zero/clean energy and place-based growth• Build and maintain trusted relationships across Westminster, local authorities, industry and policy organisations to influence policy and raise the university’s profile• Provide strategic counsel to senior leadership on political risk, reputational issues and external engagement• Translate academic research into clear, credible narratives for policymakers and public audiences• Delivered high-impact outcomes including research cited at PMQs, evidence to Select Committees, and senior political visits