Isobel joined Jo Crellin in a jobshare as Director General, Domestic and International Markets and Exports in February 2025. Isobel has worked for government for over 25 years in economic and social policy delivery roles. Over this time she has worked in a number of different Departments, including the Department for Work and Pensions; the Department for Health and Social Care; the Ministry for Housing and Local Government and number 10. Before joining DBT, Isobel was Executive Director for Strategy, Performance and Engagement at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) where she led on the development of UKRI’s first ever strategy, working closely with Higher Educations Institutions and businesses across the UK. Executive Director, Strategy Performance and Engagement, UKRI 2019-2024 Housing Director, MHCLG 2015-2019 Director, Visitor and Migrant Health Recovery Programme, DHSC 2013-2015 Business Strategy Director, DWP 2009-2013