Jen leads LGIU’s strategic engagement programme, overseeing member communications, group-wide training/events, and public affairs/press. Joining in 2014, she has spent 11 years boosting the profile and impact of LGIU’s members, resources, and partnerships.

With over 20 years of experience, Jen’s previous roles include Stakeholder Relations Manager at Age UK, managing engagement with national decision-makers. From 2007-2010, she was an account manager at Insight Public Affairs, running public affairs and PR campaigns for a variety of private sector and non-profit clients. In 2006, as Communications Manager at The White House Project, she helped launch SheSource.org, an online database of women experts for US journalists.

Jen was a Press Assistant for the London Labour Party during the 2005 General Election, and she holds an MA in Political Communications from Goldsmiths, University of London (2008).

Becki joined LGIU as Membership Manager in August 2026, working with members, councils and partner organisations to strengthen relationships and ensure our members get the most from LGIU’s insight, research and community.

Before joining LGIU, Becki spent over a decade working across higher education, widening participation and global development, including UK government-funded projects supporting young people and adults facing systemic barriers to education and employment. She has also delivered international events with the WHO and UN on eye health and disability inclusion.

Becki is passionate about strengthening local democracy and helping organisations learn from one another, believing the best solutions come through collaboration, curiosity and knowledge sharing. Outside work, she volunteers in education, environmental and equality causes, and can usually be found running, paddleboarding, or spending time in nature with her pets.

Daniel is the Membership Coordinator for Scotland and Ireland, based within the LGIU’s partnerships team. He joined the LGIU in July 2026, with a focus on building and strengthening connections between members and the LGIU. 

Before joining the LGIU, Daniel completed an accelerated law degree at the University of Cambridge, having previously studied History and Politics at the University of Glasgow, including a year abroad at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 

His dissertation, “Do Scottish Councils Deliver”, examined the fiscal, structural and workforce challenges facing local government in Scotland – a topic that, alongside his family’s work in the public sector, drew him to LGIU. 

Daniel is particularly interested in helping councils harness IT innovation and in creating opportunities for greater knowledge sharing between councils and across countries. Especially in key areas such as homelessness provision and prevention in health and social care.

Outside of work, Daniel has always enjoyed long-distance hiking, running and triathlon events. Having raised money for causes including the Doddie Weir Foundation, Cash for Kids, and Brain Tumour Research, through family and friends.

Charlotte works in LGIU’s partnerships team as a membership coordinator. Charlotte joined LGIU in 2026, with her role focusing on building and maintaining strong member relationships, stakeholder management, and working collaboratively across teams to deliver high quality services and strengthen member engagement.

Before joining LGIU, Charlotte worked with the PPMA, a membership organisation for HR and OD professionals working in local government. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religion and Ethics at the University of Winchester, a level 7 CIPD diploma and a masters in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster. Both of Charlotte’s dissertation projects focused on the impact of the Equality Act on protected groups working in local government.

Charlotte’s key areas of interest include religious diversity in the workplace, and early years, shaped by her family run and owned outdoor nursery in Wiltshire.