Consultancy & skills-based training for public servants
Citizenry’s mission is to help public servants solve the problems that matter to us all.
What we do
Consultancy and skills-based training for public servants.
How we do it
Creative, insightful, human-centric problem solving.
Why we do it
We care about improving citizens’ lives.
When they zig, we zag
The traditional consulting model has a problem: style is often prioritised over substance, leaving clients with little confidence in the value of the work. Citizenry was founded on the belief that the quality of the work matters, and that public institutions deserve to be left stronger than we found them.
About Citizenry
Yet too often, pressure and culture mean that opportunities to think creatively are limited. We can work alongside you to help you find more novel ways to tackle the challenges you face — bringing the best of outside, inside.
We speak your language, share your values and — as a network of ex-public servants — can save you the many months of time that those new to government would take in getting up to speed.
We provide expertise when it is needed most — and our goal is always the same: bring some creativity, and leave your organisation more capable than we found it.
What we help with
Some challenges need extra capacity; others need fresh thinking. We help organisations understand problems, test assumptions, and think creatively to deliver solutions that work in the real world.
Sometimes teams need temporary senior support. Whether leading programmes, managing change or advising on strategy, our consultants bring experience gained at senior levels of government.
The most important questions are often the hardest to ask internally. We provide honest assessment, constructive challenge and independent review so leaders can make better decisions.
Strong institutions depend on capable people. We design and deliver practical training, coaching and leadership development that equips public servants to succeed long after our involvement ends.
Our model is simple
The person you meet is the person who delivers the work.
Our consultants have spent their careers at senior levels and across sectors — leading teams, advising ministers, managing crises and delivering major programmes. We know how difficult public service can be, and we care about what happens after we leave.
Recent experience
The team
You work directly with the people below — not a rotating cast of juniors. Each has led at senior levels of government and beyond, and each stays close to the work from first meeting to final handover.
After 15 years in government and consultancy, Andy set out to work with government differently — putting creativity at the core, and leaving institutions stronger so they can serve citizens more effectively. He is experienced in policy development, project reviews, implementation support and bespoke training. Andy is ex-SCS, holds a Masters in Public Policy from the LSE, and is a trained coach.
LinkedIn ↗After more than 20 years working at the highest levels of government, Clare now helps organisations solve complex policy challenges with clarity, creativity and confidence. She specialises in strategy and policy development, organisational transformation, and navigating complex stakeholder environments. Clare has led major programmes across government, advised ministers and boards, and brings deep expertise in energy, net zero, cyber security and national resilience. She is a qualified executive coach.
Kate is an experienced executive coach, specialising in leadership development for individuals and senior leadership teams with high-stakes, challenging jobs. She is known for her combination of warm empathy, calm focus and forensic thinking. Kate has over 20 years senior leadership and management experience and has delivered successful outcomes in policy and business operations. She has a strong track record in learning and development and change management, working extensively with Boards, senior operational, policy and strategy leads, front-line practitioners and politicians.
After a career leading regulation and policy at the heart of government, Chris now helps organisations navigate complex regulatory environments and shape policy that supports innovation and economic growth. He specialises in regulatory reform, public policy, government affairs and strategic advice. Chris previously served as Director of Regulation at the Department for Business and Trade, where he led work to design more effective regulatory systems and support innovation across the UK economy.
Trusted across government
Andy’s approachable and affable style helps him connect with everyone in the room, ensuring that all participants in his training feel comfortable contributing to the conversations. Drawing on his own experience in government, alongside a range of contemporary and relatable anecdotes, Andy brings the subject matter to life and makes learning highly relevant.
Andy is a joy to work with. Kind, emotionally intelligent (and intelligent), he has a wealth of experience that I have been hugely grateful to learn from. I have been actively looking for other opportunities to work with him.
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Contact
If you need experienced support, bespoke training or would just like to hear more about what we do, we’d be delighted to have a conversation.
Tell us what you’re trying to achieve and we’ll tell you honestly whether we can help. You can use the form, or email us directly atandy@citizenryconsulting.co.uk.
