Talent Bank Expert

Martyn Cockram

Specialisms

I specialise in the following areas:

  • Housing
  • LGR Hub
  • Social Care and Commissioning Support
  • Transformation

Martyn has worked in the Public Sector for over 40 years. For the past twenty‑two years, he has operated as an Interim Manager and Consultant, delivering significant transformational change for customers across Corporate Services, Housing, Commissioning, Education, Adult Services and Children’s Services.

His background is in organisational development, with a strong track record of delivering programmes that achieve sustainable change and generate substantial savings (in excess of £100m). Martyn has extensive experience in areas such as Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), the development of alternative delivery models (LATCo’s), strength‑based transformation of adult services, Housing, Adult and Children’s Services improvement and redesign, SEND, workforce development, whole‑council organisational redesign (Target Operating Models), creation of new services and products, culture change, commercial development, whole‑system commissioning redesign, and working with schools and colleges.

Martyn is also a Fellow at Nottingham Trent University, where he supports students across the School of Business and the School of Social Science. In addition, he is an experienced coach and mentor within public service, working with individuals in Local Government as well as with other Interims, Consultants and Associates.

Key Strengths/Area of Expertise

  • Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
  • Public Service Reform and Transformation
  • Organisational design and development
  • Programme and Project Management
  • Culture and change management
  • Leadership and Management Development,
  • Housing Transformation and Improvement
  • Adult Social Care
  • Childrens Services
  • Commissioning
  • Commercialisation
  • People Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Professional Qualifications

  • MBA – Strategy and Business Development
  • MSc – Organisation Development and Consultancy
  • Fellow Nottingham Trent – Schools of Business and Social Science
  • Fellow of the Institute of Consulting

Testimonials/Case Studies

James Cliff – Interim Programme Manager

“I’ve been lucky enough to have known and worked with Martyn for a number of years but recently I have asked him to coach and mentor me as I try to develop and navigate my career. What strikes me first and foremost is Martyn’s empathy and ability to listen and understand what I am going through without me fully understanding it myself.

As a professional, his wealth of knowledge and experience is invaluable and I’ve learnt so much that has had real practical application. Where he really excels however is as a human. He always has time for people and I have valued his support immensely. I can’t overstate how helpful and importance his guidance has been”

Sue Naughton Marsh HR/OD Professional

“I’ve worked with Martyn on several large scale transformation programmes for around 15 years now and there’s a reason why I’m always happy to be working with him. He brings a blend of his expertise together with accessible and actionable methodologies so he really helps business leaders have a sure pair of guiding hands to steer them. Everyone I meet always smile when I say I know him and quickly followed by some positive and happy experience of their time with him.
Definitely work with him, you’ll be glad you did”

Mark Pinnell – Interim Director of Property Services

“I have had the pleasure of working with Martyn as he mobilised a significant Housing Service transformation and improvement programme.

He is one of the most dedicated professionals I have worked with but has a unique skill of being able to make you smile irrespective of the challenge. His expertise relating to programme approach, dealing with complexity surrounding Target Operating Models and Organisational Development is considerable and his approach empowers those around him to come up with efficient solutions.

Martyn is helpful, friendly, customer and client focussed, process driven, creative, empathetic and supportive and I have no hesitation recommending him to an organisation with transformation, challenge and change at the centre of their vision”

Notable Achievements/Value Added

  • Whole system redesign of a County Council to become an outcome focused commissioning authority.
  • Pan London Children’s Improvement Advisor – working across London to prevent any LA entering special measures.
  • Design and delivery of Schools’ Choice, an arms length school trading company with a £12m turnover.
  • Design of a person centred approach to managing transport for children with SEND and vulnerable adults across three London Boroughs. Also developed new approach to market management/development and commissioning.
  • Significant transformation improvement programmes across Children’s Services, Adult Social Care and Housing to deliver improvement where authorities are in special measures, are subject to commissioner intervention or at risk through inspection of requiring improvement.
  • Redesign of commissioning systems across Councils of varying sizes and political makeup. Work included redesign of commissioning, outcomes focused, learning and development of staff, market development and management.
  • Working across Children’s Commissioning – worked in the Non maintained education sector improving outcomes for SEND children. Worked in the market, with schools and colleges, with professionals and with parents to improve services and reduce cost.
  • Redesign of commissioned services across Supported living, supported housing, independent living and for people with learning disabilities.
  • Local Government Reorganisation – disaggregation and reaggregation of Adult Social Care and Public Health at Northamptonshire CC. Target Operating Model development, blue print development, safe and legal plus (inc transformation), iT and financial disaggregation and reaggregation (£253m budget), people development and transfer (1600) into North and West Northants.
  • Savings and avoided costs in excess of £100m over 22 years.

Relevant Sector Knowledge

  • Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
  • Public Service Reform and Transformation
  • Organisational design and development
  • Programme and Project Management
  • Culture and change management
  • Leadership and Management Development,
  • Housing Transformation and Improvement
  • Adult Social Care
  • Childrens Services
  • Commissioning
  • Commercialisation
  • People Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring

Training/Coaching Programs/Workshop Offers

  • Coaching and Mentoring – making change safe, sticky and sustainable
  • Commissioning and what good commissioning looks like
  • Leading through change – what makes for high performing teams
  • Leadership and the importance of a person centred approach
  • Trained in NJC for Local Government services JE scheme (delivered by LGE)

LGR Experience & Expertise

  • As Transformation Programme Director and Head of ASC Future Northants (LGR) disaggregation and reaggregation of all Adult Social Care and Public Health service areas at Northamptonshire CC. Target Operating Model development, blue print development, safe and legal plus (inc transformation) delivery to vesting day, iT and financial disaggregation and reaggregation (£253m service budget), people development and transfer (1600) into North and West Northants by vesting day. Officer, Member and CE engagement/mentoring across whole county as a part of managed approach to stakeholder management.

Useful Links

LinkedIn – http://www.linkedin.com/in/martyncockram