Omoye Otoide

Background

About Omoye Otoide

I am a policy and programmes professional with experience across government and the higher education sector, specialising in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and strategic programme delivery.My career began in the Canadian public service at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, where I worked on immigration and international policy initiatives, contributing to bilateral engagement and policy analysis in a complex regulatory environment. This experience strengthened my ability to translate policy priorities into practical programmes and partnerships that deliver measurable impact.I currently work as a Policy Programmes Officer at GuildHE, where I lead and support sector initiatives focused on environmental sustainability, AI and digital leadership, student unions, governance, and institutional collaboration. My work involves designing and delivering development programmes, coordinating partnerships with sector organisations, and supporting policy initiatives that respond to emerging challenges facing UK higher education.Across my roles, I have developed a strong track record in: • Policy analysis and briefing development• Programme and project management• Stakeholder engagement across government, universities, and sector partners• Strategic collaboration and partnership building• Translating policy priorities into practical initiatives and eventsHaving worked across both Canada and the UK, I bring an international perspective to policy and programme development and enjoy working at the intersection of policy, innovation, and collaboration.