Leading the evaluation of Energy System’s Catapult Warm Home Prescription programme which works with the NHS to identify vulnerable people with chronic health conditions made worse by the cold and seeks to effectively provide immediate support to keep them warm and well at home. Launch of the Warm Home Prescription Community of Practise to provide a mechanism for sharing of knowledge and collaboration between organisations across different sectors with the aim of supporting more… Show more Leading the evaluation of Energy System’s Catapult Warm Home Prescription programme which works with the NHS to identify vulnerable people with chronic health conditions made worse by the cold and seeks to effectively provide immediate support to keep them warm and well at home. Launch of the Warm Home Prescription Community of Practise to provide a mechanism for sharing of knowledge and collaboration between organisations across different sectors with the aim of supporting more delivery of Warm Home Prescription. Show less

Responsible for undertaking a rapid evidence review of published literature on climate change and health systems and producing a policy brief to support the University's contribution to COP28 in Dubai. Working with key stakeholders within social policy and also environmental science to document the current position within research that attempts to understand the impact of climate change on health systems within the UK.A key focus of COP28 is the global stocktake which is… Show more Responsible for undertaking a rapid evidence review of published literature on climate change and health systems and producing a policy brief to support the University's contribution to COP28 in Dubai. Working with key stakeholders within social policy and also environmental science to document the current position within research that attempts to understand the impact of climate change on health systems within the UK.A key focus of COP28 is the global stocktake which is effectively a report card for each nation on progress to date. This rapid review will contribute an 'agenda for change' to enable the UK to address key barriers and challenges in its work on developing climate resilient health systems. Show less

This course seeks to explore how human well-being can be delivered through a range of public, private and voluntary institutions. Welfare systems and other public institutions face considerable challenges presented by economic crisis such as an ageing population, increasingly flexible forms of work, migration, and shifting ways of family life. Alongside these fiscal and demographic pressures, rising socio-economic inequality and austerity has begun to reverse a number of key social advancements… Show more This course seeks to explore how human well-being can be delivered through a range of public, private and voluntary institutions. Welfare systems and other public institutions face considerable challenges presented by economic crisis such as an ageing population, increasingly flexible forms of work, migration, and shifting ways of family life. Alongside these fiscal and demographic pressures, rising socio-economic inequality and austerity has begun to reverse a number of key social advancements in terms of health and social mobility.The MA Social Policy will address a range of social problems, such as poverty, homelessness, crime and health inequalities. Of key importance is consideration of the underlying causes in order to formulate policy solutions to address specific social problems. It also examines contemporary and comparative developments within social policy to encourage consideration of the shifting nature of welfare arrangements in a broader political, economic and social context, from both a UK and global perspective.Inherent to Social Policy as a field of study is a normative focus that seeks to describe the state of a specific society not only in terms of the fulfilment of human needs, but to consider if our societies should be more effectively and justly organised. A key focus for the MA Social Policy programme will be on the ways in which we might transform our societies to increase human well-being and to promote sustainable forms of living, thus seeking to evaluate alternative forms of social organisation.Key assignments of a standard for publication:- An evaluation of the effectiveness of school-based interventions to reduce suicide ideation and suicide attempts among adolescents.- A comparative analysis of policy responses to child poverty in the United Kingdom and SwedenThesis:- To what extent can social innovation bridge the gap between social policy and the private energy sector as a means to tackle energy poverty? Show less

The Climate Justice and Social Policy Group (CUSP) recently launched as part of a Social Policy Association initiative to comprehensively map the intersections of climate change and social policy.This project included an interactive workshop bringing together social policy academics and practitioners from within the UK and beyond. It used thematic breakout groups to focus discussions around different domains of social policy. Outputs included 2 publications: a high-impact agenda setting… Show more The Climate Justice and Social Policy Group (CUSP) recently launched as part of a Social Policy Association initiative to comprehensively map the intersections of climate change and social policy.This project included an interactive workshop bringing together social policy academics and practitioners from within the UK and beyond. It used thematic breakout groups to focus discussions around different domains of social policy. Outputs included 2 publications: a high-impact agenda setting article exploring the cross-cutting themes and a Special Issue piece.As a researcher, Anna took on a cross-cutting writer role using her knowledge of a range of social policy areas to work across the individual themes to support synthesis activity during the workshop and post-workshop. Anna also contributed to the editing of the two publication papers. Show less

Anna became increasingly frustrated seeing the lack of a holistic and strategic approach to engaging stakeholders in the planning of the much anticipated new secondary school, not least because the key customers in the whole process (prospective parents and children) were not being consulted or communicated with at all. As a result she set about contacting all key stakeholders to begin a campaign (Headteacher of the Trust, MP, councillors, county council, parish council and community). As… Show more Anna became increasingly frustrated seeing the lack of a holistic and strategic approach to engaging stakeholders in the planning of the much anticipated new secondary school, not least because the key customers in the whole process (prospective parents and children) were not being consulted or communicated with at all. As a result she set about contacting all key stakeholders to begin a campaign (Headteacher of the Trust, MP, councillors, county council, parish council and community). As part of this Anna set up the 'supporters group' on facebook where she regularly updated and informed the community on progress for 18 months - total members 1100. The campaign included attending monthly parish council meetings (where Anna faced aggressive opposition from a local pressure group), regular meetings with the Trust and county councillors. With the support of a sub-group of parents Anna organised a protest and media campaign and spoke in a radio interview to defend the campaign's position. The Liberal Democrats organised a petition to the Baroness Berridge (Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the School System) which Anna supported and promoted - the Baroness gave her full support. Anna spoke at the meeting to approve the school on behalf of the community and continued to defend the campaign's position in the face of a judicial review which was eventually dropped as a direct result of the campaign.The school was approved and opened in September 2021. Show less

Developed 'The Marketing Heathcheck' proposition to sell in to SME's. Successfully gained Novi Systems Ltd Gloucester as a client.Compiled a diagnostic report based on initial investigative research into the company. Developed and implemented a costed marketing plan based on this analysis. www.novi.co.uk

Developed a marketing programme with Nourishing by Nurture with the objective of expanding from 1:1 client based work to developing workshops and programmes to appeal to a mass market.Involved business planning and strategy, advertising, events planning and social media support.www.nourishingbynature.co.uk

Management of campaign planning and creative development through to (digital) production of marketing and advertising communications; specifically direct mail campaigns for financial services and charity clients.Co-ordination of print and mail house requirements; client content, data, approvals and delivery.Examples include: Banner & PPC campaign, launch of new client website, planning, costing & scheduling client infosite, numerous direct mail packs, banner ads and social media… Show more Management of campaign planning and creative development through to (digital) production of marketing and advertising communications; specifically direct mail campaigns for financial services and charity clients.Co-ordination of print and mail house requirements; client content, data, approvals and delivery.Examples include: Banner & PPC campaign, launch of new client website, planning, costing & scheduling client infosite, numerous direct mail packs, banner ads and social media campaigns. Show less

Freelance contract:Management of campaign planning and creative development through to production of marketing and advertising communications; specifically direct mail campaigns.Co-ordination of print and mail house requirements: client content, data, approvals and delivery.Project and account managed launch of new client website including launch communications.

Developed leads that allowed First Quartile to generate profitable revenue and build their base of clients.Increased First Quartile’s profile in the market by developing the brand together with a comprehensive marketing and PR strategy.

Worked on a project team to deliver a multi-million pound development to create an Investment Fund Platform for Halifax and Bank of Scotland salesforce and end customers.Key member of senior management project team, responsible for reporting on delivery against two key deadlines: Internal Sales launch (Oct) and External Market Launch (Nov). Launched successfully.Involved managing creative, media, and PR agencies as well as internal sales, customer services, print and direct mail teams.

Permanent Contract: Led the development and implementation of an integrated Campaign Management programme for 2008 to support the Intermediary channel for Life and Pensions products.Managed team costs (10 direct reports) and 2008 budget of £5 million across Life, Pensions & Investments.Led the development of the Communications plan for the New Investment Proposition launch as Head of the communications workstream.Recruited new media agency and specialist marketing agency to support… Show more Permanent Contract: Led the development and implementation of an integrated Campaign Management programme for 2008 to support the Intermediary channel for Life and Pensions products.Managed team costs (10 direct reports) and 2008 budget of £5 million across Life, Pensions & Investments.Led the development of the Communications plan for the New Investment Proposition launch as Head of the communications workstream.Recruited new media agency and specialist marketing agency to support the New Investment Proposition. Show less

Campaign managed and delivered all advertising campaigns for the full range of Abbey products, including TV, digital, outdoor, press, sponsorship and direct mail.Owned and managed £600k budget for Intermediary Mortgages in 2006 and £16.5 million Consumer budget for Savings, Investments, Bank Account, Credit Card and Brand campaigns in 2007.

Project managed a portfolio of health improvement work on behalf of the Deputy Chief Medical Officer, specifically relating to delivery of the Choosing Health white paper.

Contract: Project managed the delivery of marketing campaigns including advertising, digital, sales support and direct marketing to schools.

Career break with my husband to re-think future career path and lifestyle. Lived in Italy, Spain, and France, experiencing the Mediterranean lifestyle and exploring the countryside, mostly by bicycle. Worked for Cancer Research UK for 3 months as a volunteer in their marketing department.

Various marketing roles including Campaign Manager, Business Development Analyst, Operational Support Manager, Customer Service Assistant.