Martha Blom-Cooper

Biography

Martha joined the Legal Aid Agency in July 2023 as Deputy Director responsible for Corporate Services.   

Martha joined the Legal Aid Agency from HM Prisons & Probation Service where she had established and led the strategy function.  Martha began her Civil Service career as a forensic psychologist working in prisons. She subsequently worked in a range of operational delivery, transformation and strategic roles across prisons, probation, courts and the Parole Board. Martha also worked in social housing developing care and social support services for tenants.

Previous roles in government

  • Head of Corporate Services