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Nicholas Joicey

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Interim Chief Operating Officer at Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
📍 United Kingdom

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Nicholas shows up

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.

Priorities

Topics Nicholas cares about

Strategic Priorities
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Career

Work history

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

Media appearances

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Education
1991 - 1994
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
University of Cambridge
1988 - 1991
Bachelor's Degree
University of Bristol
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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