I am a seasoned communications director with a proven record of creating powerful messaging to build brands, increase profile and create impact.I have brought together high performing teams in the third sector, public services and education, reaching new audiences, open opportunities and build trust.I have drawn on my background as an education and political correspondent to generate great ideas and great results based on research, data and understanding. I bring together media and social media, public affairs, thought leadership and public policy, market research, internal communications and events to make a difference.Working with marketing teams I have delivered multi channel campaigns that produced global reach and influence. I have transformed media reach and helped grow reputations with international thought leaders.In complex, often highly political, settings I have delivered coverage across mainstream media worldwide, grown social media and have learned the power of compelling research and insight programmes to lead thinking and change policy, such as the unique CAF World Giving Index, one of the most influential global studies on giving and philanthropy.I have led a programmes of events, from creating award winning party conference programmes to events for philanthropists, senior academics and sector leaders. I have led campaigns that changed government policy and learned the power of strong networks such as the #GivingTuesday giving campaign in the UK, which brought together 3,500 businesses, charities, universities to deliver the top trend on social media each year since its launch.I have experience on the Executive of one of the largest foundations in Europe, reporting to the Chief Executive and providing communications expertise to a group including a full service bank for charities. I'm equally happy talking to Ministers and advising political leaders or giving counsel to chief executives. I have dealt with crises and have a track record managing issues and risk.My internal communications have increased engagement and helped organisations cope with periods of rapid change.I am a dad to two teenagers, am finishing off converting a camper van and try to give something back as a governor of my local secondary schoolKey Skills• Strategic planning and communications• Stakeholder management and engagement• Communications and strategic advice for senior leaders• Reputation and crisis management•