NatCen makes two appointments

Joe Caluori will join the social research institute as director of crime, justice and equalities and Nathan Hudson will take on the role of deputy director of equalities.

Caluori joins NatCen from Crest Advisory, the crime and justice consultancy, where he led their independent research programme, as head of research and policy.

Caluori, who takes ups in his role in March, has also previously worked as a delivery partner with the Department for Education’s tackling child exploitation support programme. 

Hudson joined NatCen in 2020 and is currently a research director who specialises in mixed-methods research on inequalities, discrimination and social exclusion with particular expertise in LGBT+ inequality. 

Hudson, who previously worked at National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), begins his new role this month.

Martina Vojtkova, director of NatCen’s policy research centre, said: “These appointments reflect an exciting moment in the growth of NatCen’s research portfolio. 

“Joe has a unique blend of experience in policy development across a range of social and criminal justice areas, and Nathan is already doing great work to diversify our research in the equalities space.

"I am excited to work with Joe, Nathan and the entire team to continue developing our expertise in these important policy areas."