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Inside Norse, the podcast series where we delve into the inner workings of Norse Group.
Hosted by Paul Pawa, Group Strategic Development Director, each episode journeys into the heart of Norse, guided by esteemed guests who bring their specialised expertise to the forefront.
The discussion spans a wide array of topics, from dissecting the intricacies of the People Strategy to navigating transformative projects and offering rare glimpses into operational insights. Whether you’re a seasoned industry insider or simply curious about the inner workings of a dynamic organisation, listeners are invited to join the exploration.
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Host Paul Pawa is joined by Justin Galliford, CEO of Norse Group, and Roger Smith, Group SHEQ Director, to discuss Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and its importance in the world today. Justin and Roger share practical insights into embedding ESG into daily operations, from the perseverance required to overcome challenges to the opportunities that arise when sustainability and integrity are built into the fabric of a business. The conversation highlights why ESG matters to every o...
Guest host Richard Gawthorpe brings together Jackie Sadek, Catriona Riddell and Daniella Barrow in the third instalment of our Building the future series. The discussion explores what it really takes to deliver sustainable homes and thriving communities. From brownfield and grey belt opportunities to aligning housing with infrastructure, the panel examines how joined-up planning can move us beyond housing targets to create places that are resilient, connected and built to last. Fo...
Inside Norse brings listeners a limited programme of episodes titled ‘Building the future, one home, one community, at a time’, presented by guest host Richard Gawthorpe, Group Business Development Director at Norse Group. Richard is joined by Jonathan Werran, Chief Executive of Localis, Professor Samer Bagaeen, Technical Director at Arcadis, and Daniella Barrow, Senior Director of Consulting at Norse Group, to explore how we can create a housing future that learns from the past. ...
Inside Norse brings listeners a limited programme of episodes titled ‘Building the future, one home, one community, at a time’, presented by guest host Richard Gawthorpe, Group Business Development Director at Norse Group. Richard is joined by Jonathan Werran, Chief Executive of Localis, Darren Rodwell, Founder of Inclusive Growth Consultancy, and Daniella Barrow, Senior Director of Consulting at Norse Group, to explore Labour’s housing agenda. They discuss its role in addressing ...
Paul Pawa speaks with Claire Mackintosh, Chief Executive of Norfolk Community Foundation, about the importance of supporting local communities and how small changes can make a big difference. They discuss the foundation’s purpose, which is all about connecting people who want to help with those who need it most, while upholding its core principles of efficiency, accountability, and making every penny count. Claire talks about Nourishing Norfolk, a programme tackling food poverty which support...
Simon Bullimore, Head of Procurement, joins Paul Pawa to discuss procurement in the public sector. Simon shares his insights on the upcoming Procurement Act 2023 and how this landmark legislation will transform the way public bodies procure goods and services. Paul and Simon explore the growing importance of social value and sustainability in procurement, as well as the role of AI in shaping the sector. Finally, Simon reflects on his career and outlines his vision fo...
Daniella Barrow, Norse Group’s Senior Director of Consulting, joins Paul Pawa to discuss Consulting’s vital role in supporting local authorities and public sector clients throughout the entire asset lifecycle. Reflecting on her career journey from Barnsley Council to leading Norse’s Consulting function, Daniella explores the challenges councils face in balancing budget constraints with sustainability goals. She also shares insights into devolution’s impact on resource capacity and highl...
Paul Pawa speaks with Jo Huxtable, Senior Director of Care, about the changing needs in adult care. Jo shares her career path from supporting vulnerable adults to championing residents and tenants at Norse Care. They discuss challenges posed by an ageing population, the financial pressures on local authorities, and the impact of COVID-19 on care teams. Jo highlights Norse Care’s commitment to person-centred care, the qualities needed to work in care, and the role of technology and welln...
Paul Pawa and Norse Group Chief Operating Officer Nick Maddox examine the strategic vision and operational excellence that drive Norse Group forward. Nick and Paul discuss Norse Group's unique selling point: the partnership model, which is also central to the Group's proposition. This joint venture approach offers clients flexibility, aligned goals, profit-sharing reinvested in public services, and commercial growth opportunities. Nick also outlines the core principles of Norse Group’s ...
Paul Pawa interviews Group HR Director Katie Marrison about her 18-year journey at Norse Group. Katie shares her passion for employee development, emphasising that our people are Norse Group's most important asset. Katie and Paul discuss strategies for building great teams and leaders, celebrating successes, and supporting employees through company values and wellbeing initiatives. Katie also talks about Project One, a transformation project that is revolutionising how employees access ...
Paul Pawa sits down with Norse Group CEO Justin Galliford to discuss Norse Group’s transformative journey over the past two years. Justin reflects on the pivotal milestones achieved during his tenure, marking a significant shift in Norse Group’s approach to delivering services. At the forefront is the One Norse Strategy, a bold initiative uniting the company’s core areas of Consulting, Commercial, and Care. Justin examines the Group rebrand, Project One – a transformation piece focusing on ba...
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