Aaron Gain

Aaron Gain is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Business and Law, University of Brighton. His research focuses on employee ownership, organizational development, and alternative organizational forms, particularly within health and social care sectors. He previously worked in the NHS, private sector, and social enterprises over 25 years, and holds a PhD from the University of Sussex (2020).

Education:

• PhD, University of Sussex (2020)

Research Interests:

• Employee ownership models and cooperative structures
• Social entrepreneurship and non-traditional organizational forms
• Public sector management and the future of work
• Health and social care sector dynamics

Current Project:

• Guild Care KTP: the social impact of adult social care interventions (2024–2026), funded by Innovate UK

Professional Activities:

• Community Mentor (2021–present)
• Volunteer mentor for Sussex-based charities and social organizations
• Sports coaching volunteer