My current research focus is the Scottish labour market, particularly decent work and access to work.  My wider research interests include:  employability, third sector, volunteering, entrepreneurship, social enterprise, and careers guidance. 

Prior to my PhD study, I worked for Volunteer Scotland as a Research and Development Officer, where I undertook evaluation and research projects on volunteering and its impact on wider Government policy agendas, including Health, Education and Employment.

Post PhD, I worked as a Evaluation and Research Executive for Skills Development Scotland, where I undertook evaluation of Careers Services in Schools, and rolled a successful programme of digital customer feedback in Careers Centres across Scotland.

I am involved in research projects focusing on third sector entrepreneurship, decent work and employablity. 

I currently supervise Doctoral study on topics including: decent work, employee engagement, and change management.

My desired research direction is to develop further research on work in Scotland, particularly around the quality of work and access to work.