Niketa Gautam

Results driven sustainability coordinator with an MSc in Environment, Politics and Development and a proven record advancing environmental sustainability strategies, net-zero action plans, and cross-sector stakeholder consultation. Expert in gathering organisational input, setting strategy metrics for senior leadership, and maintaining precise data integrity. Adept at translating complex environmental data into actionable delivery plans, managing compliance, and supporting cross-functional teams with operational excellence.

Sustainable Banking Associate - NatWest Group - London

(2025-01 - 2025-10)

Strategic Development Team

• Led the planning and delivery of 100+ nationwide Financial Foundations workshops, managing stakeholder consultation to maximise sustainability awareness.
• Established and facilitated internal working groups and team volunteering programmes with external conservation trusts, successfully driving organisational engagement and aligning staff with sustainability standards.
• Developed data validation and feedback analytics processes that increased workshop impact scores by 25% through actionable data insights.
• Produced regular executive sustainability and financial insights for senior leadership and the Board to support long-term strategic decision-making.
• Championed process optimisation initiatives, redesigning scheduling templates and internal webpages to boost team efficiency and user engagement by up to 40%

Poll Clerk & Count Assistant - Electoral Services - London, UK

(2019-07 - 2025-12)

General & Local Government Elections

• Maintain the integrity of the democratic process by verifying voter identity and ensuring ballot security under strict legal and regulatory guidelines.
• Execute high-volume ballot counting during the count under intense, time-sensitive conditions requiring sustained focus and 100% accuracy.
• Provide clear, neutral guidance to a diverse electorate, resolving complex inquiries and ensuring accessibility for all voters.
• Trusted with sensitive data and materials, demonstrating long-term reliability and civic responsibility over a 5-year period.

Transport Coordinator - NRS Healthcare - London

(2024-07 - 2025-07)

• Engineered a dynamic, automated Excel tracking system for 300+ clients, minimising duplication and boosting operational efficiency by 23%.
• Streamlined driver route planning, reducing team workload by 15 hours per month through logistics optimisation.
• Delivered detailed weekly operational reports providing data-driven insights that influenced strategic service delivery metrics.

Compliance & Recruitment Officer - Sugarman Healthcare - London

(2023-01 - 2023-05)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment and compliance for 1:1 SEN teaching placements, ensuring 100% adherence to DBS and regulatory standards.
• Devised advanced candidate tracking systems supporting quick, compliant placements and data integrity.
• Targeted recruitment strategies to under-served areas, filling 50+ SEN vacancies and exceeding company targets.

AO - HM Passport Office - London

(2021-06 - 2022-06)

• Maintained strict compliance by evaluating high-volume applications against complex legal frameworks, ensuring total accuracy and adherence to data privacy regulations.
• Promoted diversity and inclusion by supporting a wide range of applicants, translating complex government policies into clear, accessible guidance for the public.
• Managed data tracking and reporting by using internal databases under tight deadlines, accurately logging sensitive information to optimize team workflow and meet daily targets.
• Identified documentation risks and resolved discrepancies, collaborating with senior team members to escalate complex issues through established governance channels.

MSc - Environment, Politics and Development - SOAS – University of London

BA - Economics and Politics - University of Essex

A-Levels - Government & Politics, English, Economics - Greenford High School

GCSEs - 10 subjects including English and Maths (A-C) - Greenford High School