Naomi Clayton
CEO
naomi.clayton@employment-studies.co.uk
Naomi is Chief Executive of the Institute for Employment Studies. She brings more than 20 years of experience in policy and research with focus on employment, skills, and addressing labour market disadvantage.
Before joining IES, Naomi was Director of Policy and Research at Learning and Work Institute, where she held overall responsibility for research, policy and development. She was also Deputy Director at the What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth, and Policy and Research Manager at Centre for Cities. She has led numerous projects and initiatives focused on developing evidence-based insights and solutions.
Naomi is an experienced speaker and commentator on labour market issues.
Education
| 2004 | University of Liverpool | BA (Hons) Geography (1st) |
Career
| 2024-2025 | Director of Policy and Research, Learning and Work Institute |
| 2019-2024 | Deputy Director, Learning and Work Institute |
| 2017-2018 | Deputy Director, What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth |
| 2013-2017 | Associate, What Works Centre for Local Economic Growth |
| 2016-2018 | Policy and Research Manager, Centre for Cities |
| 2011-2016 | Senior Analyst, Centre for Cities |
| 2007-2011 | Senior Researcher, The Work Foundation |
| 2005-2007 | Researcher, Local Futures Group |
Conference appearances
- Work Matters 2025: Labour market a crossroads?, Naomi Clayton, Work Matters 2025, Work Foundation at Lancaster University, 17 July 2025
- General Election: One year on, Naomi Clayton, General Election: One year on, Centre for Cities, 09 July 2025
- Preparing for an Ageing Society - oral evidence, Naomi Clayton, Preparing for an Ageing Society, Economic Affairs Committee, UK Parliament, 6 May 2025