Simon Alcock

Simon Alcock has had a diverse and extensive work experience. Simon most recently served as the Director of Corporate Affairs at Pogust Goodhead, starting in December 2021. Prior to that, they worked as the Director Of Public Affairs at the same company from August 2021 to December 2021. Before joining Pogust Goodhead, Simon worked at ClientEarth, serving as the Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns from January 2019 to July 2021, and as the Head of UK Public Affairs from April 2017 to January 2019. Simon also held the role of Communications and Public Affairs Manager at ClientEarth from February 2016 to January 2017. Simon's earlier work experience includes roles such as Senior Political Adviser to the Opposition Chief Whip at HM Opposition from May 2015 to October 2015, Senior Advisor and Private Secretary to the Leader of the Opposition at Leader of the Opposition from April 2012 to May 2015, and Head of Policy - Energy, Environment and Climate Change at Leader of the Opposition from September 2010 to April 2012. Moreover, they worked as a Political Advisor at the Office of Rt. Hon Ed Miliband MP from May 2005 to September 2010, Labour Party 2010 Election Manifesto Co-ordinator at the Labour Party from July 2007 to May 2010, and Parliamentary Researcher at Valerie Davey MP from September 2003 to May 2005. Simon also held the position of Policy and Economy Officer at The Quinn Centre from September 2002 to September 2003, where they conducted research on social care and authored a report on domiciliary care that was launched in the House of Commons. Overall, Simon Alcock has an extensive background in public affairs, politics, and policy.

Simon Alcock received their Master's Degree in the History of International Relations from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2002. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in History and Politics at The University of Sheffield from 1997 to 2000. Simon Alcock attended Cannock Chase High School from 1990 to 1997 for their high school education.