About Lisa Smith

Lisa Smith is a leading specialist in education consultancy, assurance, and funding compliance, based in our Leeds office. With extensive sector expertise and a sharp understanding of the challenges faced by education providers, she is a trusted voice across our Higher and Further Education clients.

A regular contributor to sector conversations, Lisa is actively involved in RSM’s annual education seminar series and provides ongoing commentary on emerging issues.

She oversees RSM’s contracts with funding bodies, delivering funding assurance reviews and a range of specialist projects. As the head of our Education and Skills Funding and Data team, Lisa ensures clients benefit from clear, informed guidance rooted in current policy and practical funding knowledge.

A frequent speaker for organisations such as EducationScape and AELP, Lisa is uniquely placed to advise providers on the various funding bodies approaches to funding assurance - helping them navigate complexity with confidence.