Nicholas Joicey

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Interim Chief Operating Officer at Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford

United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Story Driven

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Nicholas has no verified topics they care about

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Interim Chief Operating Officer at Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
7-2023 - 1-2025
Second Permanent Secretary and Group Chief Operating Officer at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
9-2022 - 7-2023
Head of the Economic and Domestic Secretariat at Cabinet Office
7-2018 - 9-2022
Director General Finance at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
1-2014 - 7-2018
Director General at Defra

Education

1991 - 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from University of Cambridge
1988 - 1991
Bachelor's Degree from University of Bristol

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Exp : 12 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Interim Chief Operating Officer at Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
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Insights For Selling To Nicholas

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicholas is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicholas

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicholas move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Nicholas take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Nicholas

Personality Compatibility


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