Nikola Idle

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Sewell Advisory

Nikola has worked in and around school estates for over 15 years, equipping her with wealth of both public and privates sector expertise.

She worked in house for a Local Authority covering capital delivery, school reorganisation and Academy conversions before joining the DfE to work on the Priority Schools Building Programme.

Nikola was an original member of the Hull City Council team who delivered the BSF programme and later returned to the city working for the private sector partner to help define and deliver the subsequent capital expansion programme.

She has also supported the Council in developing their SEND Sufficiency Strategy and delivery plans.

Nikola draws on this experience working for & with Local Government and the Civil Service to lead on our internal operations & processes alongside supporting our delivery teams. Nikola is a Member of the Association for Project Management (MAPM) & a APMG Better Business Cases Registered Practitioner.

Outside of work she volunteers as a school governor and MAT Trustee.

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