1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 Designer with management, financial, logistics and procurement experience, specialising in the field of educational building. Design Director of Educational Design Group specialising in the Educational Sector.

1.2 Member of the Chartered Institute for Designers and Chartered Institute
of Purchasing and Supply.

1.3 Former Chief and Principal Designer for the Department for Education is the leading authority in the UK regarding requirements for educational buildings.

1.4 A member of the committee that advises and supports British Standards regarding standards for laboratory and educational furniture.

1.5 Former contributor to the Times Educational Supplement, Managing Schools Today, Schools Colleges & University Review and Education Today relating to premises management, planning and 'Value for Money' issues. Former Editor of Resources Manager Today published by Questions Publishing. Currently on the editorial board of Educational Life which was launched in September 2001.

1.6 On leaving the Department for Education all current Design & Educational Research is now at Royal College of Art in the
Architecture, Interior and Furniture Design School. This work is 'on hold' owing to current school projects and advisory work.

2.0 CAREER

2.1 1994 to date

Design Director for Educational Design Group specialising in designing for school and universities. The professional work undertaken includes; educational consultant advising LEAs regarding PFls and schools on funding, curriculum space analysis, logistics, policy, furniture procurement and design, building design and project management and other building related matters. Clients include, London Borough of Enfield, London Borough of Newham, Essex County Council, Dupont Switzerland, AtoZ Supplies, 300 plus Foundation and Community Schools in the UK.

2.2 1979-94

Chief Designer and Principal Officer for Department for Education (DFE) I managing administrative staff, developing design teams and working closely with design consultants. The post demanded controlling of multi-
million pound programmes of work liaising with commercial companies and LEAs. The level of the post included advising ministers of the day and other professionals regarding design and procurement matters as it related to education. This required a close liaison with schools, colleges and Local Authorities on contractual matters. At times mediation was required between educational establishments and commercial companies as the projects progressed. The work in representing the DFE on British Standard committees, supporting international exhibitions in China and Switzerland, scheduling and advising the furniture and equipment for the Lord Byron School in Leninakhan, Armenia. Advised the DFE regarding the nomination of a suitable team to list and evaluate the condition of the Kuwait schools following the Gulf War.

Contributing to key government policy regarding the City Technology College Initiative and Grant Maintained Schools. Formulating the cost parameters for the two government programmes.

2.3 1973-79

Deputy Leader to the Design Group at Essex County Council designing and developing furniture products for use in educational buildings. Managing design staff and liaising with architects and other building professionals. Representing the Architects Department when reporting to County Council Committees on cost related matters.

2.4 1970- 73

Furniture and Product Designer at the Crown Suppliers, designing furniture for government departments, including office furniture for the House of Lords and Commons, Kew Public Records Office, Post Office and the HM Services personnel. Resolving UK logistical and accommodation problems following the expulsion of the Asian Ugandans.

Nick Carter BA (Hons) MCSD MCIPS
Design Director
Educational Design Group
Crouch House
Harkstead
Suffolk IP9 1 HB
tel 01473 78 08 08
fax 01473 78 09 09
e-mail nick@ncaltd.com