Simon Hodges is Director of Policy at STEP. Simon has over 15 years of policy experience, gained at institutions including HSBC, Citigate Dewe Rogerson and at the Treasury, where he started his career. His decade at the department saw him perform roles, amongst others, in the Budget team and the Ministerial team, including as Head of the Special Advisers office between 2008 -2010.  Simon has a BA in Public Administration and an MA in Social Policy, both from the University of Kent.