Hazel has over fifteen years’ experience in strategic leadership roles working across local government, the wider public sector partnerships and non-executive boards. She is regarded as an inspirational leader with a reputation for transformational change and a passion for equalities in large organisational settings. 

Hazel has led across a wide range of local government services including community safety, emergency planning, housing, regeneration and economic development, policy and strategy, communications, regulatory services, parking and public realm. She has worked with a range of government departments and is seen as a catalyst for change both strategically and operationally.