Mark Hayward

Mark Hayward is an experienced professional in grants management and strategic programme development, currently serving as Grants Manager at NHS Charities Together since July 2023. Prior roles include Head of Grants and Programme Development at Independent Age, and positions at Naked Leader, Hayward Associates, and The National Lottery Community Fund, where responsibilities spanned overseeing strategic programmes and managing significant funding portfolios. Notable achievements include directing the Condition Improvement Fund at the Department for Education, where allocations exceeded £1 billion to enhance school infrastructure. Mark's extensive background in education policy includes roles at the Department for Education and Partnerships for Schools, with a focus on children's services and school improvement initiatives. Mark holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Nottingham and an MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.