Working across all business-wide communications, with a focus on Product, Tech and Marketing functions. This role:- Leads the communication of business-wide initiatives, including supporting and delivering both business and IC strategies. - Builds strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business, to provide expert advice, guidance and support to help them understand how, where and when to communicate to drive the best results.- Owns key business-wide channels, including our internal and external events, digital channels and cross-team communications.- Manages leadership communications alongside the wider Internal Comms team, and aims to continuously improve the way in which our leadership communicates to the wider business. - Communicates to all of people across a number of regional sites, and those based in the feild.

- Developing and implementing a long-term internal comms strategy at DICE- Meeting regularly with all major teams and market leads to understand the latest business activity- Developing and managing a system for regularly helping shape and communicate to markets, teams and individual staff members on relevant company news, developments and business strategy- Providing advice and offering consultation to the Senior Management team- Working closely with the senior executive team to manage the company global, site specific and divisional comms- Drafting and managing communications from the CEO and senior management team - Idea and content creation across channels, initiatives, campaigns and company events that encourage staff engagement, participation and platforms for dialogue and idea-exchange- Organising inspirational external speakers to visit DICE and share their stories with our team- Supporting the People and DEI teams closely on award submissions and external speaking opportunities- Supporting the comms team in general across External, Internal, Brand and Social Media

Working on CEO communications, consumer, campaign, and company-wide narrative related projects, with the remit to drive engagement and understanding across the business. - Responsible for CEO communications and content, including scriptwriting, filming requests and the CEO’s narrative- Managing AHC’s for Executive Committee members, senior leaders, and teams- Assisting with the creation and management of communications for the following business wide projects; Data incident, Diversity and Inclusion, Stay Connected and Joint Venture- Project management and development of Superstream, a monthly company-wide live broadcast to 18,000 people- Writing copy and content for the COO on a regular basis- Establishing relationships with EC members and senior leaders to become a trusted comms contact for events, communications, and virtual gatherings- Working as part of the ‘One Story’ squad to engage our people with our purpose, mission, and values, including the creation of cascade packs, consulting on projects and designing communication cadences- Leading the comms taskforce for Diversity and Inclusion- Presenting for both live events, virtual broadcast, and video content

Maintaining and creating communications to inform, engage and inspire Virgin Media Business’ (VMB) stakeholders across a variety of projects and messages. Consistently maintaining the planning and scheduling of internal communications across VMB with a drive to improving and implementing best practice. Key responsibilities included: - Maintaining and updating VMB Internal communications channels and platforms- Creating internal communications content and supporting the creative planning process- Track communication success through monitoring/analysis- Supporting consistent senior leadership visibility by being on site for town halls, back to the floor activities, all hands calls and leadership events- Supporting people transformation change programs to ensure a consistent way of talking to our people during periods for change- Supporting content creation for key events and campaigns such as Sales Kick off and leadership events - Communications and events lead for Sparkle; VMB’s employee recognition scheme

Managing PR Communications for the Subaru and Isuzu automotive brands on an interim basis, whilst both brands went through a busy period of activity. Responsible for corporate, product and PR communications, social media and CSR across both brands on a day to day basis. The role required management of a joint press fleet (40+ vehicles), two significant budgets and also the Group PR Assistant.

Working across technology, robotic vacuum and gaming clients, ensuring the smooth running of day to day client activities. Responsible for the proactive management of the main press office tasks and actively developing relationships with key media across national, specialist and consumer titles. Often the main point of contact for client queries, high level communication skills are required constantly to adapt to diverse situations.Key responsibilities included:- Manage the day to day press office functions.- Writing copy for internal and external stakeholders, including; press releases, award entries, social copy,- PR plans and biographies.- Keeping up to date with news and current affairs- Managing client requests and prioritising actions- Proactively seeking out client opportunities for result driven activities

Responsible for all UK internal communications and European CSR strategy, the role played an integral part in both internal and external communications for the company. With a firm focus around relationship management and engagement with associates, franchises and external organisations. Key responsibilities included:• Management of UK internal communications functions, for the UK business, European head office and UK dealer network • Management of European sustainability strategy and implementation• Managing and briefing the development of an internal digital communications platform and intranet• Activation of UK charity and sponsorship strategy• Organising internal PR, engagement and product events• Assisting with press office activities, media relations and international events. Including copy writing, press releases and press materials• Advising UK and European board members on communication strategies and materialsKey achievements included:• Project management and development of European wide sustainability strategy• Management and development of UK internal communication platform, accessible by 5000+ stakeholders• Key relationship building with external organisations and franchise partners• Managed charity activity for Honda Motor Europe, including Children In Need call centre at Honda head office• Management of senior stakeholder interviews at Frankfurt and Paris motor shows• Recognised by the business as a key communications professional and spokesperson

I was offered a role at Honda UK whilst on my placement year, which was dependant upon my graduation. Once active in the role I pro-actively managed Honda UK's press fleet ensuring coverage in national, regional and international publications. The main responsibilities for this role included:- Managing the press fleet function for Honda UK - Over 60 in-house vehicles and 40 relationship vehicles- Media Relations and international events support- Ambassador for Honda UK at community events.- Internal communications for Honda UK - General PR Enquiries for Honda UK- Office Administration

Junior Account Executive for the Bournemouth based Integrated PR Agency. Currently working on our Reebok account as well as charity client with an aim to increase visibility in the media and consumer trade industry. Experience includes-- Media relations- Idea population and creation- Content and copywriting creation- Pitch writing

The role entailed working within the Corporate Affairs and PR team at Honda UK. This included-- Media relations- Campaigns support- Content and idea creation, development and presentation- Internal and external Communications- Sponsorship and charity relations- General office skills- Event SupportManagement of press cuttings, online media newsroom and senior management’s press and media coverage updates also fell under my job role, which required organization and time management. Attendance at relevant events, liaising with journalists and relevant media contacts is also a necessary part of my role here at Honda. I have also created and will be developing a CSR, Sponsorship and Charity strategy for Honda (UK), this will be used going forward and will help provide a more transparent view to the CSR policies within the company.Whilst working within Honda UK, I networked with industry professionals, developing new and existing communication skills, aiding with internal tasks, events and projects, developed a professional work ethic and gained experience I can with the talented Honda (UK) Corporate Affairs team. This includes attending events such as Google Auto, MIPAA training seminars and industry specific events such as SMMT (Society for Motoring Manufacturers and Traders) days and test events.I carried out the role of Corporate Affairs Assistant at Honda UK as part of the 40 Week Placement element of the BA Public Relations course at Bournemouth University. This was extended to 62 weeks midway through the placement.

Working for the client specifically on weekends, updating and maintaining their sponsorship pages. Management of the page included uploading, editing and deleting posts, whilst also learning how best to conduct social media activity.Training of new staff was also included in my role. This involved recruitment of new colleagues and basic social media training.