Ben Proctor
Hire me
I’m a freelance consultant.
I work in the interface of data, digital and public services.
You might want me to:
provide consultation and advice on how your organisation can make better use of data and analysis
undertake specific research and analysis projects
plan and facilitate workshops (not just on data, but my data workshops are great too)
Projects
Some examples of projects I’ve delivered
Maps
a map to help people plan their trip to the Borderlines Film Festival
the best Welsh Language map of Wales (find out more on the Mapio Cymru project site)
a prototype map exploring how to search the National Library of Wales collections and display the results on a map in Welsh or English
Consultancy
data strategy development at Clan Childlaw (charity), Tai Calon (housing association) and Reigate and Banstead Borough Council (local authority)
a training course on data skills for nonprofit leaders this course has had an impact with leaders
analysis of the data job market in nonprofits
Talking, chairing and writing
facilitating events like this panel on assessing data maturity in the public sector
hosting webinars like this one on Using a Data Maturity Assessment Tool
writing posts like this on the state of Welsh language mapping, this on Data Action Stories or this on Five things to think about for your non-profit's data strategy
About me
My career has been spent in local authorites and social enterprises as well as consultancy.
Most recently I was Innovation Director at Data Orchard CIC and I’m still their Special Projects Associate.
I compile a weekly newsletter of data vacancies in nonprofits. Read old editions and sign up here.
I occassionally post at blog.benproctor.co.uk
I am a local councillor representing College Ward on Herefordshire Council and Hereford City Council.