Martha Blom-Cooper
Biography
Martha joined the Legal Aid Agency in July 2023 as Deputy Director responsible for Corporate Services.
Martha joined the Legal Aid Agency from HM Prisons & Probation Service where she had established and led the strategy function. Martha began her Civil Service career as a forensic psychologist working in prisons. She subsequently worked in a range of operational delivery, transformation and strategic roles across prisons, probation, courts and the Parole Board. Martha also worked in social housing developing care and social support services for tenants.
Head of Corporate Services
The Deputy Director, Corporate Services is responsible for all corporate functions to ensure the safe and effective running of the agency. The Head of Corporate Services is responsible for:
- Strategic planning including the LAA Strategy and Business Plan
- The LAA Strategic Workforce Plan and People Strategy
- Performance reporting and analysis
- Internal and external communications and strategic stakeholder engagement
- Risk management and Assurance
- Corporate Governance
- Information security, Health & Safety and business continuity