Deputy Director, National Security Secretariat

Louise is the Deputy Director at the National Security Secretariat in the Cabinet Office. Previously, she led the Science and Technology within the Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism. The Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism (OSCT) plays a critical role in the UK’s mitigation against, preparation for, and response to terrorist incidents. The wider directorate within which the Science and Technology team is placed is also responsible for strengthening border security and policy regarding attacks using unconventional materials.

Prior to her time in the Home Office, Louise has held a number of senior Science and Technology roles across government - Deputy Head of International Strategy and Engagement in MOD, as Senior Defence and Security advisor in the Government Office for Science and as Programme Director for Futures and Innovation within Dstl.