Sophie Richings
About Sophie Richings
Sophie Richings is a Public Policy Manager at Ofcom, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in policy advisory roles and holds a Bachelor of Arts in International History from the London School of Economics.
Work at Ofcom
Sophie Richings currently serves as the Public Policy Manager at Ofcom, a position she has held since 2018. Prior to this role, she worked at Ofcom as a Graduate Policy Advisor from 2012 to 2014 and later as a Policy Advisor from 2014 to 2016. During her time at Ofcom, she contributed to various policy initiatives and regulatory frameworks in the communications sector, leveraging her expertise in public policy.
Previous Experience
Before joining Ofcom, Sophie Richings held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked at The Outward Bound Trust as an Executive Assistant and later as the Trusts and Foundations Executive in 2012. Additionally, she served as the Manager at the UK Regulators' Network from 2016 to 2018, where she managed projects related to regulatory collaboration. She also gained experience as a Young Spokesperson for The Scout Association from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Sophie Richings studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA Hons) in International History from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, she attended The Latymer School in Edmonton from 2006 to 2008 and Edmonton County School from 2001 to 2006. Her educational background in sociology and history provides a strong foundation for her work in public policy.
Career Timeline
Sophie Richings has a diverse career timeline that spans various roles in public policy and management. She began her career at The Outward Bound Trust in 2011, transitioning to Ofcom in 2012. After two years as a Graduate Policy Advisor, she advanced to Policy Advisor until 2016. Following her tenure at Ofcom, she worked at the UK Regulators' Network before returning to Ofcom as Public Policy Manager in 2018.