Telling the stories of those that benefit from the Better Start Bradford projects and showcasing them through various communication tools, including the Better Start Bradford blog.

Providing no nonsense, sensible, affordable marketing solutions for small businesses and charities. I can come into a business and develop the marketing strategy and help to create and deliver the marketing tools that are put into place. After 12 years working in a communications role at Big Lottery Fund, I have developed many strategy plans, integrated campaign planning, digital delivery and led on the communications for £165 million A Better Start programme as well as having… Show more Providing no nonsense, sensible, affordable marketing solutions for small businesses and charities. I can come into a business and develop the marketing strategy and help to create and deliver the marketing tools that are put into place. After 12 years working in a communications role at Big Lottery Fund, I have developed many strategy plans, integrated campaign planning, digital delivery and led on the communications for £165 million A Better Start programme as well as having responsibility for digital media across England. I have developed many skills that mean I can come come into a business with a holistic communications approach. Show less

Currently working within the England Communications Team at Big Lottery Fund. My specialist discipline is Digital Media and I lead on the implementation and digital strategy across England. I am confident in film production, developing social media accounts, developing strategies and have recently implemented a strategy to develop our twitter accounts across the country starting with @BIGFirstYears. I am confident in project management and this year co-ordinated the delivery of one of our… Show more Currently working within the England Communications Team at Big Lottery Fund. My specialist discipline is Digital Media and I lead on the implementation and digital strategy across England. I am confident in film production, developing social media accounts, developing strategies and have recently implemented a strategy to develop our twitter accounts across the country starting with @BIGFirstYears. I am confident in project management and this year co-ordinated the delivery of one of our funding programmes, delivered in partnership with 8 local papers across England. I was also England communications lead for our UK wide programme People's Million delivered in partnership with ITV and was responsible for the production of our People's Millions film this year http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V080_VkrRcI.I have strong event management skills and have organised 200+ events since employment at Big Lottery Fund, ranging from one to ones to celebration events and conferences with guest lists of 150+ people.I have excellent writing skills from blog content, liaison with MPs, press releases, communication plans, developing strategies to writing engaging tweets. I have responsibility for co-ordinating the England E-bulletin and have the ability to write strong concise content.I am a very creative and enthusiastic individual but I never forget the audience with which I am communicating with and they will always be at the forefront of my work. I am skilled in integrated campaign management and my attention to detail is most prominent in the communications plans I put together - I ensure that no 'communication stone' is left uncovered and all channels are covered with appropriate messaging and tools appropriate to the audience.While I am creative, I am also very practical and never allow myself to get lost in a creative world that holds no resonance with its audience - their needs come first.I have been told I have the ability to pull rabbits out of hats when needed! Show less

1.• Assist the Outreach Manager in Liaising with grant holders, partner bodies and stakeholders to plan events, identify case studies and arrange project visits.• Identify, write-up and maintain as required appropriate case studies and project profiles for the web, corporate and national magazine. • Use programme uptake statistics to inform planning and activities and work closely with regional policy and partnerships team on campaigns and briefings.2.• Manage the cascading of… Show more 1.• Assist the Outreach Manager in Liaising with grant holders, partner bodies and stakeholders to plan events, identify case studies and arrange project visits.• Identify, write-up and maintain as required appropriate case studies and project profiles for the web, corporate and national magazine. • Use programme uptake statistics to inform planning and activities and work closely with regional policy and partnerships team on campaigns and briefings.2.• Manage the cascading of corporate communications.• Deputise for the Outreach Manager on communications issues.• Act as lead point of contact for updating regional web pages and provide written materials for the web and relevant publications. • Support the Public Affairs function in the Region as required.3.• Support the development and implementation of the Fund’s the region’s action plan.4.• Compile public events calendar and act as main liaison point with corporate office over regional communications marketing activities.6.• Maintain and develop databases for events and external events as required, monitor attendance for evaluation purposes and produce associated statistics.• Facilitate the development of brand awareness and ensure that the office is supplied with appropriate branding materials and publications.8.• Organise and provide administrative support for meetings and events.9.• Answer communication enquiries on behalf of the office and provide a high standard of customer care. Show less

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