About
Leads SIS's impact and communications strategy, supporting investees to measure and strengthen outcomes. Brings 16 years of experience across the social enterprise and charity sectors.
Experience
- Social Investment ScotlandHead of Impact and Communications at Social Investment Scotland and SIS Venturescurrent2019 — presentEdinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Social Investment ScotlandHead of Market Building2019Edinburgh
- Social Investment ScotlandBusiness Support and Development Manager2018 — 2019Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Places for People ScotlandCommunity Investment Manager2016 — 2018Edinburgh
- The Hyde GroupGrant Making and Impact Manager2014 — 2016London and the South East
- The Hyde GroupFundraising and Partnership Manager2010 — 2014London and the South East
- The Hyde GroupCommunity Investment Manager2006 — 2010South East London and Kent
- North Edinburgh Business IncubatorBusiness Manager2004 — 2006Edinburgh
Education
- University of Edinburgh Business SchoolExecutive Leadership Programme
- Chartered Institution of HousingCertificate, Level 3 Certificate in Housing Practice
- International Coaching FederationLeadership Certificate Award - The Hyde Group, Internal Business Coaching2016
- Institute of FundraisingDiploma, Fundraising Management2012
- Institute of Leadership and Management in partnership with The Hyde GroupLevel 2 Certificate, Team Leading2006 — 2007
- Institute of Leadership and Management in partnership with Scottish EnterpriseDiploma, Business Advice and Counselling2002 — 2003
- Chartered Institute of MarketingPost-Graduate Diploma, Marketing Management and Communications1996
- Edinburgh Napier UniversityBachelor's Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management1989 — 1993
- James Gillespie High SchoolHighers, English1986 — 1987
Skills & more
Affordable HousingProgram EvaluationBusiness CoachingEquality & DiversitySocial investmentTraining & DevelopmentImpact InvestingStakeholder Engagement5Fundraising2Coaching2Project Planning2Performance Management2
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GrantsProject ManagementCommunity DevelopmentBudget ManagementPublic SectorPolicyBusiness PlanningService DevelopmentSenior LeadershipCross-team CollaborationManagementTeam LeadershipFrom Lindsay's professional profile.
Colleagues at Social Investment Scotland
Alastair Davis
Chief Executive Officer at Social Investment Scotland
Claudia Albrecht
Impact, Insights & Research Manager at Social Investment Scotland
Derek Gardiner
Investment Manager at Social Investment Scotland
Jason Thomson
Communications Assistant at Social Investment Scotland
Julie Kyle
Market Building Manager at Social Investment Scotland
Kieran Daly
Head of Market Building at Social Investment Scotland
Ling Tsang
Investment Support Manager at Social Investment Scotland
Louisa Shanks
Investment Manager at Social Investment Scotland
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Lindsay Wake work?
- Lindsay Wake is Head of Impact at Social Investment Scotland.
Same school
Also attended University of Edinburgh Business School9
Rafael BirnbaumVice President at TCVNic CarterInvestor in anti-authoritarian technology; general partner at Castle Island VenturesBella TaylerTrainee Investment Manager - UK at OakglenMarina DavidovaInvestment and Operating Partner at Davidovs Venture CollectiveCem Leon MenaseImpact Lead at Founder OneArtin MoussaviChief Investment Officer at QUBIS
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Also attended International Coaching Federation2
Also attended Edinburgh Napier University13
Lena NedebockInvestment Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsGreg AllenPartner at ChrysalixAugustine Groebacher ChenFinance Manager at SpeedinvestMelanie HiggsCFO & Operating Partner at AuxxoFelix BatschingCEO at W&W brandpool GmbHGraham BellHead of Corporate Services at Oakglen
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Shared employers
Also worked at Social Investment Scotland7
Sharon GilliesChief Operations Officer at Social Investment ScotlandKieran DalyHead of Market Building at Social Investment ScotlandJulie KyleMarket Building Manager at Social Investment ScotlandLouisa ShanksInvestment Manager at Social Investment ScotlandDerek GardinerInvestment Manager at Social Investment ScotlandWilma PurserMarketing & Communications Manager (maternity cover) at Social Investment Scotland
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