He joins from OPM, where he led public engagement, qualitative research, and public policy development projects.

Clarke also worked at the IPPR as a senior fellow, undertaking a major project on the role of the public in central government decision-making before being seconded into the Prime Minister’s Office of Public Services Reform. Prior to the IPPR, Robin was at Opinion Leader.

Desiree Lopez, managing director of TNS BMRB, said: “Robin brings deep expertise in public engagement, service improvement and deliberative research – all of which are core to our qualitative offer. He will enhance our experience in health and will take a leading role in our public engagement offer.”