Tom Ling
About Tom Ling
Tom Ling serves as the Head of Innovation, Impact and Evidence and holds an Emeritus Professorship at Anglia Ruskin University. He has extensive experience in evaluation projects with various organizations, including the European Commission and the UK Government, and has authored significant works on performance audit and evidence in public policy.
Work at Save the Children
Tom Ling serves as the Head of Innovation, Impact and Evidence at Save the Children. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the organization's evaluation and impact strategies. His extensive background in research and evaluation supports Save the Children's mission to improve the lives of children worldwide through evidence-based initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Tom Ling holds multiple degrees, including a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science and Government from the University of Essex, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Social and Political Science from Cambridge University, and a Master of Arts in Political Theory from Essex University. His academic background underpins his expertise in evaluation and public policy.
Background
Tom Ling has over twenty years of experience in research and evaluation. He has held significant positions, including Director for Evaluation and Performance Audit at RAND Europe, where he spent eight years. He also served as a Senior Research Fellow at the National Audit Office in the UK for four years. His work has involved collaboration with various organizations, including the European Commission and UK Government departments.
Achievements
Tom Ling has co-edited 'Performance Audit: Contributing to Accountability in Democratic Government' and authored 'Performance Audit Handbook' and 'The Evidence Book'. These publications focus on the role of evidence in public policy and service delivery, contributing to the field of performance audit and evaluation.