Alex Bratt Email & Phone Number

London, England, Gb

Norwich

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

The British Council is an organisation working closely with the UK government to promote education and culture internationally. Responsible for the implementation of strategic communications both externally and internally for the British Council in Sub-Saharan Africa managing a small dynamic team. Focus is on using targeted communications across digital and traditional media channels to provide a compelling offer for our diverse audiences. I also provide strategic guidance to senior… Show more The British Council is an organisation working closely with the UK government to promote education and culture internationally. Responsible for the implementation of strategic communications both externally and internally for the British Council in Sub-Saharan Africa managing a small dynamic team. Focus is on using targeted communications across digital and traditional media channels to provide a compelling offer for our diverse audiences. I also provide strategic guidance to senior management in Sub-Saharan Africa, playing a key role in decision making and reputation management. Show less

London / Lagos

UK/Nigeria 2015–16 was a major season of arts work in Nigeria aimed at building new audiences, creating new collaborations and strengthening relationships. My role was to lead on strategic communications for the season and to manage building relationships with key stakeholders both in Nigeria and in the UK. My main areas of responsibility were to develop a coherent communications and engagement strategy to increase the profile and impact of the programme; to create, launch and manage… Show more UK/Nigeria 2015–16 was a major season of arts work in Nigeria aimed at building new audiences, creating new collaborations and strengthening relationships. My role was to lead on strategic communications for the season and to manage building relationships with key stakeholders both in Nigeria and in the UK. My main areas of responsibility were to develop a coherent communications and engagement strategy to increase the profile and impact of the programme; to create, launch and manage the season’s website; and to identify contacts and build relationships with senior stakeholders both internally and externally. Show less

Lagos, Nigeria

I was on secondment from Corporate Communications as Director Arts Nigeria from January to August 2014 based in our Lagos office. For the first five months of the placement I led on the delivery of the British Council’s exciting and diverse arts programme in Nigeria, managing a team of six. Projects I worked on included Lagos Theatre Festival, the first ever outdoor theatre event in Nigeria which involved working with a local team to produce a three day event that saw a theatre director… Show more I was on secondment from Corporate Communications as Director Arts Nigeria from January to August 2014 based in our Lagos office. For the first five months of the placement I led on the delivery of the British Council’s exciting and diverse arts programme in Nigeria, managing a team of six. Projects I worked on included Lagos Theatre Festival, the first ever outdoor theatre event in Nigeria which involved working with a local team to produce a three day event that saw a theatre director from the United Kingdom collaborate with a local producer alongside other plays inspired by the city. We also undertook several projects that forged new collaborations between the Nigerian and British creative industries; both vibrant sectors that have much to learn from each other. In music we undertook a production workshop with British producers and musicians from Nigeria and the UK that culminated in a live performance at local music night ‘Afropolitan Vibes’ and the first ever screening of British opera at a cinema in Nigeria.We hosted several British artists and institutions including the British Library and the BBC over the period in a series of exchanges designed to increase collaborations between the UK and Nigeria. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the strategic planning and securing of proactive, quality coverage in target media, consistently landing strong messages about the British Council's global arts programme. I advised overseas and arts teams on our work, giving expert guidance including preparing statements and briefings on key issues on a regular basis. I responded to media enquiries by providing accurate statements and reactive lines, as well as briefing key internal stakeholders . Worked with… Show more Responsible for the strategic planning and securing of proactive, quality coverage in target media, consistently landing strong messages about the British Council's global arts programme. I advised overseas and arts teams on our work, giving expert guidance including preparing statements and briefings on key issues on a regular basis. I responded to media enquiries by providing accurate statements and reactive lines, as well as briefing key internal stakeholders . Worked with external institutions including the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Royal Court and major corporate sponsors including HSBC and Burberry coordinating our strategy with theirs and ensuring our mutual objectives were fulfilled. I also worked closely with the cultural Ministries of countries including Turkey and China on arts programmes including UK Now (the biggest ever festival of UK culture in China, with over 4 million people enjoying some of the best of UK arts across 29 mainland cities and Hong Kong) and the International Market Focus Programme for the London Book Fair. Show less

London, United Kingdom

The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. I devised and implemented creative press campaigns for the V&A's exhibitions, displays and activities that communicated the Museum's key messages to attract visitors. I led press campaigns for major exhibitions at the V&A including Cold War Modern, an exploration of post war art and design (2008), and Maharaja, a show about… Show more The V&A is the world’s leading museum of art and design, housing a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. I devised and implemented creative press campaigns for the V&A's exhibitions, displays and activities that communicated the Museum's key messages to attract visitors. I led press campaigns for major exhibitions at the V&A including Cold War Modern, an exploration of post war art and design (2008), and Maharaja, a show about Indian rulers (2009), as well as campaigns for events and new galleries. This included the planning and execution of a successful regional press campaign for the Museum's new Medieval and Renaissance Galleries, part of it’s 'Futureplan’ to modernise facilities. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Black Dog Publishing specialises in beautifully produced illustrated books with a fresh, eclectic take on contemporary culture.This position was created for me after a three-month internship that involved developing a new press department. It involved strategically planning and securing press coverage for a diverse book list, including art, architecture, fashion, film, history and music titles. As well as working closely with the sales and editorial teams, generating and writing sales… Show more Black Dog Publishing specialises in beautifully produced illustrated books with a fresh, eclectic take on contemporary culture.This position was created for me after a three-month internship that involved developing a new press department. It involved strategically planning and securing press coverage for a diverse book list, including art, architecture, fashion, film, history and music titles. As well as working closely with the sales and editorial teams, generating and writing sales material, catalogue text, blurbs and feature length articles for the Black Dog book ’Recycle: The Essential Guide’. I also edited and maintained the company’s website and weekly newsletter. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), American And English Literature, 2:1

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Literature (British And Commonwealth)