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Iona Popat

Observer · DISC type ci
Head of Learning Disability Policy and Reform at Department of Health and Social Care
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Head of Learning Disability Policy and Reform
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Iona shows up

Value Driven
Curious
Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

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Career

Work history

8-2025
Head of Learning Disability Policy and Reform
Department of Health and Social Care
3-2025 - 8-2025
Head of Health and Employment Advisers Policy
Department of Health and Social Care
11-2022 - 3-2025
Head of Homeless Health Policy and Programmes
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
8-2021 - 11-2022
Leasehold Reform Policy Team Leader
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
9-2020 - 2-2021
Policy and Projects Manager [Secondment]
The Heritage Alliance
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
New College of the Humanities
International Baccalaureate
Christ's Hospital School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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