Michael Kane BSc (Hons)
Research Consultant
Michael works in the KKP team delivering needs assessments audits and reports for its playing pitch, indoor and outdoor sports facilities strategy portfolios. Current/previous local authority needs assessment/strategy clients – for PPS needs assessments and strategies include North Hertfordshire, East Hertfordshire, Wigan, Oldham and North Yorkshire in addition to which he has been supporting colleagues to deliver local football facilities plans for, amongst others, Trafford and Salford.
Prior to joining KKP, Michael held various management positions overseeing some of Liverpool’s busiest hospitality venues. This extensive experience equipped him with strong leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills. Based on his interest in sport and health, Michael decided to part ways with the hospitality sector and pursue a degree in Sport & Exercise Science at Manchester Metropolitan University where he gained a first-class honours degree. While there, he gained extra qualifications in disciplines as varied as advanced Excel spreadsheet techniques and mental health awareness. Coupled with his keen eye for detail and a knack for great quality research, his specific skill set makes him an ideal candidate for this role.
He plays/has played a wide range of sports including, but not limited to, basketball and Gaelic football - at a range of levels. This versatility offers enhances his capacity to deliver all aspects of his work at KKP. Michael still plays grassroots football in Liverpool, giving him an excellent user perspective and broad knowledge of football pitches in and surrounding the City.
Specialist areas:
- Data collection, input, and analysis
- Site audit assessments
- Local authority sports provision
- Community consultation
- Playing pitch and outdoor sport strategies
- Needs assessments
Email:
michael.kane@kkp.co.uk
