My main research interests are concerned with the world of work and the relationship between work and education (informal and formal). I'm fascinated by organisations, and the role they play in our lives, how they shape us, as we shape them back. I've conducted research in international NGOs, British charities, British private, state and free schools, and in businesses in engineering, retail and professional services sectors.

My recent book, co-authored with Professor Pauline Leonard at the University of Southampton explores how young people access the labour market and become employable persons.

My work with Professor David Guile is about the learning and work process for project teams made up of different professions. We're currently working with a case study organisation in the engineering sector and exploring how different forms of value are articulated and negotiated by interdisiplinary project teams.

I've also worked on the qualitative element of the Citizenship Education Longitudinal Survey, interviewing young people about their aspirations and opportunities. 

I've conducted interviews with head teachers in private schools about how they understand 'public benefit' and charitable obligations, and with head teachers of free schools about their school missions and objectives.