Alan Parnum

Biography

Alan Parnum was the Interim DfE Regional Director for London from September 2025 to April 2026.

Alan has over 5 years experience as a senior civil servant, leading intervention and improvement work in the post-16 sector.

He has:

  • previously been Deputy Director for London, overseeing national delivery of the DfE attendance programme
  • held senior roles across the East of England and North East London during the COVID 19 response
  • significant experience resolving financial and educational challenges with providers across London, the South East, and the East of England

Previous roles in government

  • Interim Regional Director for London