SIGOMA Team
SIGOMA Officer Team - based in Barnsley MBC
Geoff Winterbottom F.C.C.A - Head of Research and Policy
Before joining
SIGOMA, Geoff worked as an accountant across local government and the private
sector. He provides the overall direction to the group and has an in-depth
knowledge of Local Government Finance, which he leverages to provide members
with detailed technical analysis and provide an authoritative voice on Local
Government Finance.
We are currently recruiting for our new Head of Research and Policy. To read more about the role and to apply, please click here.
Sam Blakeman MSc (Hons) - Senior Policy and Communications Officer
Sam
worked at York Council and was on the National Graduate Development Programme
at Rotherham Council before joining SIGOMA. He leads on the group's media and
communications and is the key contact for all press enquiries, to ensure
SIGOMA's position on Government policy and Local Government issues are shared
widely.
Zoe Adams MArts (Hons) - Assistant Research and Communications Officer
Zoe started at
SIGOMA after completing the National Graduate Development Programme at Barnsley
Council. She supports Geoff and Sam in their technical and media work, in
addition to monitoring government policy and undertaking research to understand
various policy areas in greater depth, and assess their impact on members.