James Jenkins

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Head of Strategic Advisory at Social Value Portal

United Kingdom

Overview

James is the Head of Strategic Advisory at Social Value Portal, where he specializes in helping organizations deliver social impact through strategic development. He has a background in working with health and care organizations and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Cambridge.

He is passionate about how improving collaboration and systems thinking can help tackle major societal problems. His past work includes leading community-based projects focused on social and developmental support for children through music education.

Unique fact: James designed and delivered a music academy program that provided free musical and social support to children in his community.

Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Informal

Imaginative

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Social Value
His entire career at Social Value Portal is dedicated to helping organizations create and report on their social value and impact.
Strategic Advisory
As Head of Strategic Advisory, he helps organizations understand complex challenges and find solutions using strategy and systems leadership models.
Health & Care Systems
He has a broad range of experience working with health and care organizations to create common purpose, operational efficiencies, and better cultures.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Head of Strategic Advisory at Social Value Portal
7-2024 - 1-2026
Senior Strategy Consultant at Social Value Portal
8-2023 - 7-2024
Social Value Consultant - Strategy & Reporting at Social Value Portal
5-2021 - 8-2023
Part of at Kaleidoscope Health and Care
9-2019 - 5-2021
Projects Officer - Development and Pembroke Academy of Music Project Lead at Pembroke House

Education

2014 - 2017
Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Cambridge

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Exp : 9 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Strategic Advisory at Social Value Portal
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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And James

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