John Halliday
Consultant
Tel: 0131 226 4949
Fax: 0131 226 4901
E-mail: John Halliday
Qualifications: BA Natural Sciences (Cantab); MSci Chemical Sciences (Cantab)
Specialisms
Employment and skills; worklessness; civil society; and the impacts of these areas on social inclusion and economic development.
Past Life
Before becoming determined to work for Rocket Science, John worked as a researcher, studying and developing novel hydrogen storage materials for vehicles in a future 'hydrogen economy', working as part of his master's; he also studied life sciences, maths, computing and inorganic chemistry. In between, he took was an event manager for Trinity Ball and production manager for a Shakespearean theatre company's tour across theatres in the United States.
Towering Strengths
Research: including both policy and practice, for mapping, evaluation and briefings. Analysis: using qualitative findings and, in particular, quantitative data (in keeping with being a science-type).
Forever trying to make-a-difference, he enjoys working across many fields to form a widely based understanding, facilitating evidence-based discussion and developing holistic ideas.
Little Weaknesses
Theatre and (to his shame) musical theatre, although he spends his time looking at the lights not the actors. While he is a total softy at heart, John is a karate black belt. He also enjoys becoming a geek in odd topics which change annually (last year it was heraldry).