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London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

ResponsibilitiesTo lead and develop a team delivering high-quality communications across media, website, social media, publications, case studies and corporate publications.To lead the user-centred development of stakeholder personas and messaging to better communicate with the key audiences.Key achievementsDeveloped and implemented communications strategy supporting the delivery of Big Society Capital’s business plan, including website, brand, media, events, case studies… Show more ResponsibilitiesTo lead and develop a team delivering high-quality communications across media, website, social media, publications, case studies and corporate publications.To lead the user-centred development of stakeholder personas and messaging to better communicate with the key audiences.Key achievementsDeveloped and implemented communications strategy supporting the delivery of Big Society Capital’s business plan, including website, brand, media, events, case studies, key corporate publications and social media.Instigated development of a new brand and website, taking a user-led design approach with key stakeholder groups, leading to improved perceptions of the brand.Acted as the organisation’s Diversity Champion at the sector-wide Diversity Forum, and gained Executive Committee approval for our first Diversity and Inclusion Plan.Oversaw and developed the organisation's stakeholder management strategy to track engagement and maintain relationships pivotal to the organisation’s success.Created, wrote and published core publications including the Annual Review, Financial Statements and Impact Report, moving to a digital-first approach. Show less

ResponsibilitiesTo lead the communications function and support fundraising teams, providing clear communications strategies and creative input to generate awareness of campaigns.Key achievementsImplemented new e-communications for diverse audience groups, improving open and click-through rates to above sector averages and increasing sign-ups.Oversaw the redesign of the organisation’s website, which improved user journeys and customer experience.Consolidated the brand… Show more ResponsibilitiesTo lead the communications function and support fundraising teams, providing clear communications strategies and creative input to generate awareness of campaigns.Key achievementsImplemented new e-communications for diverse audience groups, improving open and click-through rates to above sector averages and increasing sign-ups.Oversaw the redesign of the organisation’s website, which improved user journeys and customer experience.Consolidated the brand across website, e-comms and print, developing key messages and positioning statements to improve consistency of message. Show less

ResponsibilitiesTo lead and develop a team of twelve based in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff, with five direct line reports; identified training and development opportunities to drive success.Key achievementsDeveloped the Nations & Regions media strategy for Red Nose Day 2013, delivered key messages to target audiences, with a 5% increase in coverage on RND11. Identified compelling case studies to demonstrate Comic Relief as a trusted funder in the UK.Identified… Show more ResponsibilitiesTo lead and develop a team of twelve based in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff, with five direct line reports; identified training and development opportunities to drive success.Key achievementsDeveloped the Nations & Regions media strategy for Red Nose Day 2013, delivered key messages to target audiences, with a 5% increase in coverage on RND11. Identified compelling case studies to demonstrate Comic Relief as a trusted funder in the UK.Identified potential crisis communications risks linked to the use of celebrities and investment practice.Developed stakeholder relations with senior BBC staff, Scottish Government, Commonwealth Games Legacy team and Big Lottery Fund to secure funding and identify new opportunities.Led partnerships with 17 regional media partners to allocate £2m of grassroots grants. Sat on grant panel to award £1m of grassroots grants in London Show less

Media Officer, The Children’s Society, 2006 – 2012Freelance PR, Events and Marketing consultant, 2006Events Manager (2003-05), Events Officer (2001-03) and Events Assistant (1999-2001), British Museum Friends

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