A day in the life of a Donkey Sanctuary data wiz, and Dan Corry interview

09/20/24 • 33 min

Lucinda Rouse travels to the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon, to meet the charity’s senior statistician, Stuart Norris, and find out about his pathway to a career in data science.

Stuart describes how he combined a background in ecology with his long-standing interest in computers to find his niche in the voluntary sector. He explains how his team combines open source data with internal information to create platforms that are used to inform the charity’s strategic decision-making.

He suggests ways in which applicants to data roles can stand out, and stresses the importance of soft skills on top of technical know-how.

Lucinda is joined by Third Sector’s editor, Emily Burt, to reflect on the visit.

And senior reporter Emily Harle shares snippets from her recent interview with Dan Corry, outgoing chief executive of the think tank NPC.

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Lucinda Rouse travels to the Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon, to meet the charity’s senior statistician, Stuart Norris, and find out about his pathway to a career in data science.

He suggests ways in which applicants to data roles can stand out, and stresses the importance of soft skills on top of technical know-how.

Lucinda is joined by Third Sector’s editor, Emily Burt, to reflect on the visit.

And senior reporter Emily Harle shares snippets from her recent interview with Dan Corry, outgoing chief executive of the think tank NPC.

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Ndidi explains how UK Youth is pushing for a more integrated approach to delivering youth services through a new initiative called the Joined Up Institute.

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