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Paul Dickens

Managing Director

Oxford Innovation Advice

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Paul is a passionate and experienced leader with extensive experience supporting SMEs and global enterprises in the engineering and technology sectors through recruitment and workforce solutions. Before joining Oxford Innovation Advice, Paul led a growth SaaS business in the EdTech market. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of how to navigate various organisational landscapes, from start-ups to PLCs.

Throughout his career, Paul has taken on senior leadership roles spanning sales, finance, marketing, IT, HR, customer success, and international business support. Beyond these roles, he has enjoyed sharing his expertise as an advisor to growth-stage technology companies in the HR and recruitment space, contributing to a broad range of projects including people strategy, marketing strategy, and go-to-market planning.

Whether guiding a start-up through its early stages or helping a more established company embrace digital transformation and change, Paul is known for his collaborative approach and genuine commitment to the people and projects he works with.

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Covid-19 Statement

Update – Wednesday 15th December 2021

Our Innovation Centres remain operational and accessible, and provide a safe environment for our staff and customers. We continue to assess the risk of COVID-19 alongside the latest guidance from government. In the meantime our Innovation Centre remains COVID-19 Secure and fully open for business. Our detailed risk assessment can be found here.