MBE for graduate of Master of Social Innovation programme

Bill, a former Chief Probation Officer and senior civil servant at the UK Ministry of Justice, is Culture and Transformation Lead at Doncaster Council. In January 2025 he was named an Honorary Fellow of Cambridge Judge, and was also recently appointed Deputy Lieutenant to serve in the South Yorkshire Lieutenancy.

From an academic pursuit to a call to action

Bill said the Master in Social Innovation programme at Cambridge Judge “began as an academic pursuit and quickly became a personal transformation – one that continues to shape my mindset, my priorities, and milestones achieved”.

He continued: “At Cambridge Judge, social innovation is not just a concept – it is profoundly intellectually challenging and a call to action. Surrounded by gifted people driven to create impact through enterprise, policy, and social justice, I began to reframe the way I viewed my leadership. I learned that leadership isn’t just about climbing the ladder – it’s about helping others as you rise.”