Nicola Orriss
Office and Events Manager (ideaSpace West)
As an Office and Events Manager Nicola is responsible for the leading and running of all ideaSpace events, maintaining quality member communications, and managing the ideaSpace West office.
She delivers an engaging programme of member, alumni, and community events.
Nicola also produces high-quality content for newsletters, websites, and other communication channels to enable the ideaSpace community to celebrate achievements, discover opportunities and learn from each other.
Prior to her role at Cambridge Enterprise, Nicola dedicated 14 years to Suffolk Constabulary, where she served as an accomplished investigating, case, and disclosure officer across a diverse range of investigations. She conducted suspect interviews under caution and held specialised roles as an E-fit operator, skilfully recreating facial likenesses of offenders. Nicola also earned certification in digital and mobile forensics. She also trained as a decision maker and held responsibility for evidentially reviewing cases and evaluating evidence, considering diversion options for offenders, and deciding whether to authorise charge for summary only offences.
Nicola has previously founded a celebration cake business. In this venture, she designed, crafted, and decorated cakes according to customers’ specifications, whilst upholding the highest standards of food hygiene and safety. She holds a HND in graphic design and illustration.
Nicola joined Cambridge Enterprise in February 2023.