Leanne Wilkinson

I am an ambitious and dedicated policy and governance expert with a proven track record in strategic policy development and public affairs. I seek a challenging senior policy role where I can utilise the skills I have gained to influence impactful policy decisions. I am flexible regarding work patterns.

With a robust background in policy development and public affairs, I have held key roles across various sectors, including government, trade associations, and finance. As a Policy and Public Affairs Executive at the Horticultural Trade Association, I represented the organization at major events, developed policy positions on trade and environmental issues, and lobbied politicians and stakeholders. In my role as a Policy and Public Affairs Coordinator with the Chartered Institute of Building, I supported board panels and facilitated policy team initiatives across the UK and globally. My experience as a Policy Advisor at DEFRA involved guiding policy development across Whitehall, preparing for the EU Exit, and conducting legal research to ensure compliance with global trade laws. I also gained valuable skills in customer operations and compliance during a temporary role at Triodos Bank, and have demonstrated creative expertise as a self-employed digital artist, building a successful portfolio through commissions on Twitter and Etsy.

2:1, BSc in Philosophy and Politics, University of Bristol, Bristol, September 2012 – July 2015

4 A-Levels, 1 AS Level, William Farr C of E Comprehensive School, Welton, Lincoln, June 2012

• English Literature and Language [A]
• General Studies [A]
• Government and Politics [A] 
• Philosophy and Ethics [A] 
• AS Level Psychology [A]

8 GCSEs, William Farr C of E Comprehensive School, Welton, Lincoln, June 2008

• Double Science [A*, A]
• Religious Education [A*]
• Maths [A]
• English Language [B]
• English Literature [B]
• French [B]
• Art [B]
• Geography [C]