A boutique consultancy founded to break the dependency pattern in government transformation. We leave organizations stronger than we found them.
Lumina Advisory was founded to break the dependency pattern that plagues government transformation. Too many consultancies extract value, create reliance, and leave organizations weaker than when they arrived.
We do the opposite. Every engagement is designed to transfer capability, embed knowledge, and strengthen your internal teams. Our success is measured not by how much you need us, but by how little you need us next time.
We specialize in public sector transformation across small jurisdictions and UK government, bringing senior expertise, practical methodologies, and a commitment to leaving organizations stronger than we found them.
Capability transfer, not dependency creation
We measure success by your ability to continue without us
Benefits over activity
If benefits aren't achievable, we'll tell you to stop
Transparency over obscurity
Clear language, documented decisions, honest advice
Legacy over extraction
Leave lasting capability, not consultancy reports
Senior consultants with deep public sector experience and a commitment to capability transfer.
Managing Director
20+ years leading transformation programmes across UK central government and Crown Dependencies. Former senior civil servant with deep experience in Treasury business cases, major programme delivery, and organizational change.
Change & Capability Lead
15+ years designing and implementing change operating models for government clients. Specialist in capability assessment, change methodology design, and organizational development in public sector contexts.
Technology & Digital Lead
18+ years in public sector technology strategy and delivery. Former Government Digital Service (GDS) lead with expertise in AI strategy, data platforms, and digital transformation for citizen services.
PMO & Delivery Specialist
12+ years delivering complex programmes in small jurisdiction governments. Expert in programme planning, risk management, and governance frameworks tailored to resource-constrained environments.
Associate network: We maintain a curated network of specialist associates across procurement, data strategy, organizational design, and sector-specific domains to complement our core team when needed.
Deep expertise across public sector transformation, with a track record of delivering measurable outcomes.
Across 4 jurisdictions and UK public sector
In change management and programme delivery
Benefits realised across client programmes
Isle of Man, Jersey, Gibraltar, Malta
We understand the unique challenges of transformation in small governments: limited resources, cross-departmental collaboration, political visibility, and the need for pragmatic solutions.
Deep understanding of Tynwald governance, small-team dynamics, and cross-departmental collaboration culture.
Experience:
Treasury-led transformation, digital services modernisation, revenue systems replacement
Expertise in States Assembly context, ministerial governance, and balancing innovation with heritage.
Experience:
Public sector reform programmes, technology strategy, change capability assessment
Experience navigating UK/Spanish regulatory landscape, small jurisdiction resource constraints, and MOD coordination.
Experience:
Service transformation, procurement excellence, digital government initiatives
Understanding of EU regulatory environment, bilingual service delivery, and rapid modernisation priorities.
Experience:
Digital Malta strategy support, organisational design, programme health checks
Limited budgets, small teams, and competing priorities require pragmatic, high-value solutions
High visibility, ministerial involvement, and cross-party considerations shape every decision
Informal networks, cross-departmental working, and personal relationships matter
Different rules, smaller markets, and limited supplier competition create unique challenges
Jurisdictional data requirements and cloud adoption constraints require careful navigation
Small talent pools and external opportunity pull make capability building critical
We understand how government works in practice, not just in theory.
Green Book compliant strategic and full business cases for major programmes
Understanding CSR processes, bid development, and funding negotiation
Experience with IPA assurance reviews and gateway processes
PCR 2015, competitive dialogue, and framework agreements
Accounting officer responsibilities, PAC scrutiny, NAO audit requirements
GDS service assessments, agile delivery, and digital-by-default principles
Our team includes former SCS members with direct experience of:
