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Saminder Gaheer

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Head of the Policy Innovation Programme at Policy Lab UK
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Head of the Policy Innovation Programme
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Saminder shows up

Amiable & Agreeable
Story Driven
Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Saminder cares about

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Career

Work history

9-2025
Head of the Policy Innovation Programme
Policy Lab UK
6-2023 - 9-2025
Head of the Family Hubs, Flexible Childcare and Food Analysis and Research Unit
Department for Education
1-2023 - 6-2023
Head of Children’s Social Care Systems Thinking
Department for Education
1-2022 - 12-2022
Full-time parenting
Department for Education
3-2021 - 12-2021
Head of Research and Analysis
Independent Review of Children’s Social Care
In the press

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Education
2001 - 2005
Master’s Degree
The University of Manchester
2006 - 2008
Postgraduate Diploma
The University of Salford
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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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