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Clare Coatman

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Head of Strategy and Planning at Acas
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Clare is a collaborative leader and strategic programme manager with a history in the public and third sectors. As Head of Strategy and Planning at Acas, she leverages her expertise in agile methodology and governance. She holds a Masters degree in Conflict Resolution from the University of Bradford and multiple change management certifications.

Her career reflects a deep commitment to social causes, having worked as a senior campaigner for the TUC and held roles at Friends of the Earth and Compass. She began campaigning as a teenager, driven by a desire to improve society, and values having a purpose-aligned job.

Interesting fact: Clare has been involved in activism since she was a school student spokesperson during the Iraq War protests.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Head of Strategy and Planning
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Strategic Planning
Currently leads strategy and planning at Acas, managing the transition from organisational strategy to execution and overseeing the public affairs plan.
Change Management
Holds practitioner-level certifications in Change Management and PRINCE2®, alongside an Agile Change Agent certification, reflecting a focus on organisational transformation.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Head of Strategy and Planning
Acas
10-2021 - 5-2023
Project and Change Manager
Acas
9-2016 - 9-2021
Senior Campaigner
TUC
10-2015 - 9-2016
Campaigns Organiser
Compass - the pressure group for a Good Society
9-2012 - 8-2014
Campaigns Assistant
Friends of the Earth
In the press

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Clare Coatman – Profile on Trades Union Congress (TUC) website. Featured in Trades Union Congress (TUC)
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Education
2014 - 2015
Conflict Resolution MA
University of Bradford
2006 - 2008
Three ‘A’ levels in Politics
King Edward Seventh Comprehensive School, Sheffield
2001 - 2006
GCSE's
High Storrs Comprehensive School, Sheffield
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