Jonathan has over 30 years of academic, policy development and consultancy experience as a research economist, analyst and project manager.
His portfolio of studies demonstrates detailed expertise from a wide range of research and evaluation work involving the arts, heritage, museum and cultural sectors. Jonathan specialises in research reviews and evaluations, business planning and organisational review, and assessing and evaluating economic, social and community impacts derived from public and commercial investments, projects and programmes.
His expertise is backed by over 30 years of hands-on experience in economic development, local government, heritage and culture. Over the past two decades, he has become well-versed in the intricacies of the museum sector, leveraging his impact evaluation skills to advocate for and support the development of museums and the museum sector across the UK.
Prior to founding Durnin Research in November 2018, Jonathan co-founded and ran DC Research Ltd, stepping down as a Director in 2018.
Previously, he held senior roles with Regeneris Consulting and Experian, senior policy posts with Cumbria County Council and before that research posts at the Centre for Regional Economic Development (now part of the University of Cumbria).
Jonathan is a Fellow of the Regional Studies Association, a Member of Association of Independent Museums and of the Museums Association, a board member for Leicestershire Music Hub, and volunteers for Leicester Wheels for All. He was Chairman of Welland Valley Cycling Club from 2017 to 2022.
See below for Jonathan’s current project CV:
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