Rebecca Bamford
About Rebecca Bamford
Rebecca Bamford is a Senior Policy Manager at Ofcom, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in policy and economics, having held positions at various organizations including CEPA Ltd, HM Treasury, and the Competition and Markets Authority.
Work at Ofcom
Rebecca Bamford has been serving as a Senior Policy Manager at Ofcom since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing policies that align with Ofcom's regulatory objectives. Her work focuses on ensuring that communications markets operate effectively and that consumers are protected. Bamford's expertise in policy management contributes to Ofcom's mission of promoting competition and innovation in the communications sector.
Previous Experience in Policy and Economics
Before joining Ofcom, Rebecca Bamford held several significant positions in the field of policy and economics. She worked as a Senior Consultant at CEPA Ltd from 2007 to 2013, where she provided economic analysis and policy advice. Bamford also served as Head of Competition Strategy at HM Treasury for four months in 2017, and as an Economist at The Centre for International Economics for six months in 2005. Additionally, she was an Economic Adviser at the Competition and Markets Authority from 2013 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Bamford has a strong academic background in law and economics. She studied at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where she earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Economics (B.Ec) from 1997 to 2002. She furthered her education at the University of Oxford, obtaining a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) in Economics from 2005 to 2007. This educational foundation supports her expertise in policy development and economic analysis.
Career Development Timeline
Rebecca Bamford's career spans various roles in policy and economics. She began her professional journey as a Policy Advisor at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet from 2003 to 2004. Following this, she transitioned to the Centre for International Economics as an Economist in 2005. After her tenure at CEPA Ltd, she worked at the Competition and Markets Authority before joining Ofcom. Her diverse experience reflects her commitment to public policy and economic strategy.