Welcome to Sockmonkey Consulting. I help organisations with a social purpose to make better decisions, to improve their performance and to drive positive change. And I’d love to work with you, too.
About Sockmonkey
My name’s Simon Perks and I help organisations with a strong sense of social purpose to improve what they do and how they do it.
I’m a skilled consultant, coach and advisor. I work collaboratively with my clients to help them to understand the challenges they face, to explore their options and to bring about positive change.
I bring together state-of-the-art theory, rigorous empirical analysis, a thorough understanding of how organisations work and deep insight into the political, social and economic environment in which they operate.
I work in a friendly, agile and ethical way that makes consultancy something that is done with my clients, rather than to them. I move fast, but I take my clients with me.
I founded Sockmonkey in 2011 after a decade working in the public sector practice of a large, international consultancy firm, because I wanted to do more to help and support organisations that are trying to make our world a better place.
I bring to my work a high level of insight and clarity of thought, together with a friendly and personal approach and the flexibility and responsiveness that come from running a small business.
My clients include government agencies, universities, research organisations, local authorities, professional organisations, sports development bodies, charities, trade unions and more.
I’m based in Somerset but work with organisations across the UK and beyond.
How I can help
I provide specialist consultancy support that can help you and your organisation to realise exciting opportunities, to address complex challenges and to drive positive change.
In my consultancy work, I bring together state-of-the-art theory, rigorous empirical analysis, a thorough understanding of how organisations work and deep insight into the global political, social and economic environment in which we operate.
Read more about my consultancy services.
I am a qualified and experienced executive coach. Coaching is a collaborative conversation that helps you to bring about positive change for yourself and for others.
I use the coaching relationship to create a space of awareness and reflection, in which individuals and teams can explore new ideas, gain different perspectives and enjoy personal and professional growth.
Read more about my coaching services.
I offer an exclusive advisory service to senior leaders and board members.
Working on a retainer basis, I act as a trusted advisor and sounding board to help you to deliver new projects, to work through critical challenges and to bring about positive change. Basically, you get access to me and my expertise whenever you need it.
This approach also helps organisations to embed the results achieved and value created through my consultancy work.
Testimonials
Here’s what some of my clients have to say about my work. If you’ve worked with me recently and would like to write a testimonial, please do drop me a line.
Simon was instrumental in researching and writing CIPFA’s flagship publication on the role of the Chief Financial Officer in public service organisations.
Through extensive consultation and insightful analysis, together with thoughtful drafting of the publication, Simon delivered an excellent document on time and one that met all of the project requirements.
Simon’s professionalism, his organised approach and his willingness to be flexible in response to our evolving needs have made him a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working with him again.
Joanne Pitt
Senior Policy Manager – Local Government
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC FINANCE AND ACCOUNTANCY
I’m pleased to endorse Simon for his outstanding work on a project for the Veterinary Schools Council.
His well-crafted report, which incorporated a range of surveys and analyses, provided invaluable insights and actionable recommendations.
Simon’s reliability, his proactive approach, and effective stakeholder management particularly impressed me. He dealt with project challenges adeptly and delivered a successful project outcome.
I happily recommend Sockmonkey Consulting to higher education institutions and organisations.
Clare Owen
Assistant Director
VETERINARY SCHOOLS COUNCIL
Get in touch
I’m immensely proud of the positive and lasting impact that my work has on the organisations with which I work.
If you think I might be able to help you, or if you’d just like to have a chat, email me at hello@sockmonkeyconsulting.com or call me on +44 (0) 7903 523 839.
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