Naomi Clayton

CEO

naomi.clayton@employment-studies.co.uk

Naomi is Chief Executive of the Institute for Employment Studies. She brings more than 20 years of experience in policy and research with focus on employment, skills, and addressing labour market disadvantage.

Before joining IES, Naomi was Director of Policy and Research at Learning and Work Institute, where she held overall responsibility for research, policy and development. She was also Deputy Director at the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth, and Policy and Research Manager at Centre for Cities. She has led numerous projects and initiatives focused on developing evidence-based insights and solutions.

Naomi is an experienced speaker and commentator on labour market issues.

Education

2004

University of Liverpool

BA (Hons) Geography (1st)

Career

2024-2025	Director of Policy and Research, Learning and Work Institute
2019-2024	Deputy Director, Learning and Work Institute
2017-2018	Deputy Director, What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth
2013-2017	Associate, What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth
2016-2018	Policy and Research Manager, Centre for Cities
2011-2016	Senior Analyst, Centre for Cities
2007-2011	Senior Researcher, The Work Foundation
2005-2007	Researcher, Local Futures Group