David Lloyd Email & Phone Number

East Devon

Devon

Wales, United Kingdom

Devon, England, United Kingdom

London

Managing relationships with MPs, teacher and headteacher organisations, key policy contacts, think tanks. Stakeholder engagement with specific groups including teacher organisation and school leader organisations.Clear understanding of protocols and rules for school examinations.Run influencing programmes working with stakeholders across the political and policy worlds.Devising stakeholder events including Parliamentary receptions, seminars, roundtables. Working with… Show more Managing relationships with MPs, teacher and headteacher organisations, key policy contacts, think tanks. Stakeholder engagement with specific groups including teacher organisation and school leader organisations.Clear understanding of protocols and rules for school examinations.Run influencing programmes working with stakeholders across the political and policy worlds.Devising stakeholder events including Parliamentary receptions, seminars, roundtables. Working with schools and college leaders and their representatives.Looking for consultancy in pr and media relations as well support for schools and colleges as exam invigilator. Show less

Worked for a number of not for profit organisations.PR plans, comms strategies, media handling day to day, project management, launches, event management, community engagement.

I helped to set up a niche education pr agency specialising in schools, colleges and education businesses and organisations.Services included: stakeholder management, strategic communications, brand development, public affairs and media relations, prospectuses, web site development, social media.

Head of Communications, for a new organisation, The Learning Trust, Hackney, creating a marketing and communications team, procedures and structure including recruiting team and providing press, marketing and communications advice to the Chief Executive and Board of Directors as well as 65 secondary and primary schools.Achievements:Establishing a communications function for internal and external audiencesCreating a regular weekly newsletter to schools and building strong… Show more Head of Communications, for a new organisation, The Learning Trust, Hackney, creating a marketing and communications team, procedures and structure including recruiting team and providing press, marketing and communications advice to the Chief Executive and Board of Directors as well as 65 secondary and primary schools.Achievements:Establishing a communications function for internal and external audiencesCreating a regular weekly newsletter to schools and building strong relationships with HeadteachersDevelopment of marketing and communications strategy Providing proactive media relations 24/7Successful stakeholder engagement with parents, governors, headteachers and community organisationsRan a series of effective public consultations Show less

Uk

Planned and an the Good Childhood Conversation programme of events for The Children's Society, developed a fund raising and comms plan for a charity. Acted as interim Head of Comms for a major education organisation in East London.

Providing high profile news desk and forward planning operation - managing team of twelve, working across the Department - attending meetings with Ministers, accompanying Ministers on visits to schools and conferences, providing media advice and briefing to Ministers and Senior Civil Servants, running 24/7 press operation including on call rotas.Achievements:Successful planning and roll out of number of high profile launches and events involving the Secretary of State and the… Show more Providing high profile news desk and forward planning operation - managing team of twelve, working across the Department - attending meetings with Ministers, accompanying Ministers on visits to schools and conferences, providing media advice and briefing to Ministers and Senior Civil Servants, running 24/7 press operation including on call rotas.Achievements:Successful planning and roll out of number of high profile launches and events involving the Secretary of State and the Prime MinisterDelivering timely strategic advice to senior civil servants and MinistersExtensive and positive national media coverage across a range of platforms - broadcast, print and onlineDeveloping a team of twelve people and recruiting to strengthen teamIntegrating media activity into national campaigns on topics like literacy and numeracyFreelance PR and fundraising Show less

London, United Kingdom

Provided proactive strategy to promote schools raising the profile of the quality of education in the borough.Supported schools post Ofsted inspection by developing media handling plans with head teachers and worked closely with Directors to ensure high visibility of senior management in the education and regional media.Achieved national coverage on GCSE and A-level results days with Sky ITN and BBC News.

Advising the Directors of Corporate Affairs and Brand Marketing on pan BBC projects and planning and delivering two major initiatives.AchievementsDevised and ran BBC 75th Anniversary celebrations including brand development, press and marketing campaignsSuccessful bid for £1m to support the initiativeBrought staff together across the BBC to work on the programme of activities including special eventsDeveloped new talent initiative across the BBC, including the BBC… Show more Advising the Directors of Corporate Affairs and Brand Marketing on pan BBC projects and planning and delivering two major initiatives.AchievementsDevised and ran BBC 75th Anniversary celebrations including brand development, press and marketing campaignsSuccessful bid for £1m to support the initiativeBrought staff together across the BBC to work on the programme of activities including special eventsDeveloped new talent initiative across the BBC, including the BBC regions and nations with its own brand identity.Rolled out a programme of activities including on screen and on air promotional trails, in print and regional workshops for young people in areas like Comedy, Music and Drama. Show less

Managed corporate projects BBC 75 and BBC Talent. Also spent two years working on education marketing and pr within BBC Education.

managing team of ten - responsible for the pr mix - press, marketing, print, public information.

Set up a press and communications function for a new organisation. Ran campaigns and coordinated media strategy linking with national and regional media.

Writer and sub editor and freelance work for various journals, writing news stories and features.

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: Nursery campaign, Literary Society, Student Drama Group. BA Hons English Literature. Ran many successful campus.

University Of Wales Diploma, English Studies

Activities and Societies: Political debates, writing for a Coleg magazine. Diploma in Humanities Univ of Wales 2 year course

Ba Hons, English, 2:2

Activities and Societies: Student Union, SUDS, Anti Apartheid, Chile Club I did an English degree specialising in late 19th century.

O Levels, English Language And Literature/Letters

Squarespace Web Training, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia And Information Resources Design, Pass

Master'S Degree, Creative Writing, Merit

I recently completed my MA and am writing a novel.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Creative Writing, Merit

Education record

Master Of Arts - Ma, Creative Writing, Merit

Certificate In Humanistic Counselling Skills, Psychoanalysis And Psychotherapy, Pass

Entry level one year qualification studies in weekend blocks over 9 months

Master Of Arts - Ma, Creative Writing, Merit

Part time two year MA -