Josh Smith

Josh Smith is the Head of Public Affairs at Ufi VocTech Trust, where they champion innovative uses of technology to enhance vocational education and develop partnerships. They serve as the Director of Policy at Next Gen Tories, focusing on strategic advocacy within the education sector. With a background in public affairs and partnerships, Josh has honed skills in stakeholder engagement, policy briefing, and message development across various industries, including not-for-profit and FinTech. Previously, they interned as a Parliamentary Assistant at the House of Commons and held roles as Account Manager and Senior Account Executive at Brevia Consulting. Josh is also a current member of the Board of Trustees at TASO. They earned their degree from the University of Hull from 2014 to 2018.