Ed Austin

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Adult Autism Project Manager at Department of Health NI

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ed Austin is a public health leader with a history in strategy and transformation, currently serving as the Adult Autism Project Manager for the Department of Health NI. His career includes leading strategy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust and managing bids for Rethink Mental Illness. He holds an M. Sc. from The University of Edinburgh.

Personality Overview

Strategic Planner

Risk-Accepting

Fast-paced

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Autism & LD Pathways
His current role is Adult Autism Project Manager, and his previous NHS role involved a leadership focus on learning disability and autism pathways.
Mental Health Transformation
Has extensive experience leading transformation programs and strategy for mental health services within the NHS and for national charities like Rethink Mental Illness.
NHS Strategy
Held multiple senior strategy roles within the NHS, responsible for delivering on large-scale initiatives like the NHS Long Term Plan.

Media Appearances

Ed has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
Adult Autism Project Manager at Department of Health NI
12-2022 - 2-2025
Head of Strategy, Transformation and Partnerships at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
12-2020 - 12-2022
Senior Strategy & Transformation Lead at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
6-2019 - 11-2020
Senior Strategy Manager at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
5-2017 - 3-2018
Head of Bid Management at Rethink Mental Illness

Education

2011 - 2012
Master of Science (M.Sc.) from The University of Edinburgh
2008 - 2011
BA (Hons) from University of Southampton

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Insights For Selling To Ed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ed is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ed

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ed move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ed take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ed

Personality Compatibility


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