
Lesley Nott
Business Engagement & Communications Manager
Biography
Senior Business Manager working in DNA service provision, research & education in King's Forensics, King's College London. Specialist Forensic Client & Case Manager for DNA@King's ISO 17025:2017 UKAS & Ministry of Justice accredited DNA laboratory. Managing contracts and business streams for international business client, supplier and legal service relationships, provides bespoke training, and is an expert in complex forensic, post mortem, immigration, surrogacy and relationship casework. DNA@King's Clinic Manager. DNA@King's | King's Forensics | King’s College London
RESEARCH: Co Principal Investigator on the Refugee Family Reunion Legal Clinic OKI funded project. Providing training to legal professionals and students, and DNA services to clients requiring legal support. Supervising research on how DNA reports are interpreted by the Home Office decision makers, and transparency on DNA test service range offered by accredited laboratories, her interest being in the area of forensic genetics and ethical genealogy in the field of human identification and kinship. Expanding Safe Pathways to Sanctuary: Refugee Family Reunion | King's College London
NETWORKS: Lesley leads King's Managers Professional Network at King's College London, encouraging a diverse and inclusive membership of aspiring and current managers at all levels. She is a member of many professional networks and the Chartered Management Institute. Recently nominated for a SHINE award at King's College London for being a key connector.
PR, MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS:. Lesley manages key PR, media and communications projects, web content and social media platforms.
EDUCATION: Lectures on professional development, empowerment, digital professionalism and project management. Also, on issues in post mortem DNA sample collection – PG Dip Management of the Dead.
Lesley produced Science behind Forensic Science & co produced Science behind Anti-Doping online programmes hosted by FutureLearn The Science Behind Forensic Science - Online Course - FutureLearn & The Science Behind Anti-Doping - Sports Medicine Course - FutureLearn
5 minutes with Lesley Nott | Feature from King's College London
Research

School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences: People and Culture
The School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Science People and Culture committee is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research and education environment, where everyone can thrive. We strive to support and empower members of our community, by promoting accessibility, representation, and a culture of belonging. Through advocacy, education, and meaningful action, we aim to remove barriers, address systemic inequities, and create opportunities for our whole community to contribute and succeed
News
New report highlights major barriers in UK Refugee Family Reunification process
Based on insights from a range of stakeholders, the report will shape future research at King’s, including the launch of a pilot legal clinic.
Features
5 minutes with Lesley Nott
Lesley Nott is a Business and Engagement Manager in King's Forensics, the School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences. We caught up with Lesley to learn about...

Research

School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences: People and Culture
The School of Cancer and Pharmaceutical Science People and Culture committee is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research and education environment, where everyone can thrive. We strive to support and empower members of our community, by promoting accessibility, representation, and a culture of belonging. Through advocacy, education, and meaningful action, we aim to remove barriers, address systemic inequities, and create opportunities for our whole community to contribute and succeed
News
New report highlights major barriers in UK Refugee Family Reunification process
Based on insights from a range of stakeholders, the report will shape future research at King’s, including the launch of a pilot legal clinic.
Features
5 minutes with Lesley Nott
Lesley Nott is a Business and Engagement Manager in King's Forensics, the School of Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences. We caught up with Lesley to learn about...
