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James has been a Partner of Campbell Tickell since 2004. He has carried out a wide range of assignments throughout the UK and the Ireland, primarily for not-for-profit organisations and government agencies. His assignments have focused on governance, mergers, performance improvement, strategy and most recently organisational culture.
Some more high profile work has involved helping clients through difficult or unexpected events. Assignments include:
- Numerous governance reviews, board appraisal exercises, awaydays, strategic planning exercises and scenario planning
- Writing the Charity Commission’s flagship guidance for Trustees and other key guidance booklets for charities
- Writing the new NCVO Code of Governance for the voluntary sector
- Undertaking two statutory inquiries on behalf of government regulators
- Conducting confidential inquiries into a range of problems and incidents on behalf of various clients
- Assisting and advising on issues connected with the formation of group structures, mergers and partnerships
- Serving as Interim Chief Executive of major care and housing organisation during a period of difficulty
- Recruitment of Chairs, Chief Executives and other senior positions
Previously, James has worked as a Director at the Refugee Council, and then at the Housing Corporation, where he was Registrar a senior post in the department responsible for the regulation of housing associations. Before moving to set up Campbell Tickell, he was Deputy Chief Executive of the National Housing Federation, a national campaigns and trade body. He was responsible at various times for a wide range of activities, including:
- The Federation’s Governance Code and work with Board members
- Communications, corporate identity and branding
- Company secretary functions
- A major overhaul and expansion of the Federation’s regional network
- Publications and journals
James trained as an architect. He has served as a Board member of various charities and other organisations, including as a government appointee to the Board of an organisation in special measures. He was a trustee of Public Concern at Work, the whistleblowing charity, and also a non-executive Director of McCann Homes Ltd., a developer and housebuilder. He has published books on the Maya and Inca civilisations, as well as on housing-related subjects.
News from James
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Technological disruption: are we prepared?
For various reasons, the likelihood of significant technological disruption is inescapable for society and businesses. Like the current pandemic, this will not be an unpredictable bolt from the blue. But, Campbell Tickell Partner, James Tickell asks, how ready are social landlords?
August 14, 2020 -
Data integrity: the Philosopher’s Stone
James Tickell, Partner at Campbell Tickell, discusses how having good data integrity can be a base for transformation within an organisation.
July 23, 2020 -
CT Online Masterclasses: Remote working series
These sessions aim to offer insight into how to lead, manage and train colleagues remotely during the current pandemic and beyond.
June 1, 2020