Philip Mills

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

External Programme Manager at Clarion Housing Group

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Philip is a programme manager with over 16 years of experience, skilled in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement for community-led initiatives. He has progressed from a frontline project worker to a strategic manager, currently leading programmes at Clarion Housing Group. He holds a Masters degree in Youth and Community Work.

Outside of his professional roles, Philip is a family man who lives in South London with his wife and three young children. His career is deeply rooted in a personal passion for youth and community work, focusing on creating opportunities for underserved groups to achieve lasting social impact.

He is the founder of New Patterns, a social enterprise focused on youth employment and entrepreneurship.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Supporting Care-Leavers
His work with the Care Leaver Covenant and as Project Manager for the I-CAN pilot demonstrates a deep commitment to helping care-experienced young adults access career pathways.
Youth Employability
He has a long history in youth and community work, co-founding Building Pathways and founding New Patterns, a social enterprise dedicated to youth employment.
Social Enterprise
As the founder and co-founder of multiple social enterprises (New Patterns, Building Pathways C. I. C. ), he is invested in business models that deliver social impact.

Media Appearances

Philip has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
External Programme Manager at Clarion Housing Group
4-2024 - 6-2025
Senior Project Manager at University of Roehampton
8-2021 - 5-2024
Senior Engagement Consultant at Care Leaver Covenant
8-2021 - 3-2024
Associate Consultant - People & Practice at Action Planning
7-2021 - 3-2023
Independent Consultant at Self-employed

Education

2015 - 2015
Certificate from Chartered Management Institute
2008 - 2009
Master's degree from Brunel University of London

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Insights For Selling To Philip

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Philip is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Philip

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Philip move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Philip take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Philip

Personality Compatibility


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