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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.

She now heads up Shared Agenda's strategic advisory sector, supporting a range of public sector clients with their estate and service delivery challenges - covering everything from initial capacity and conditions assessments, strategic estate planning and funding application right through to capital programme design and delivery as well as operational advice.

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