The Furniture Makers’ Company is the City of London and charity for the furnishing industry. It is a membership association for individuals and businesses working in the sector, offering networking and socialising. As the charity for the industry, it encourages young people into the sector through a comprehensive education programme and supports people working in the trade who have fallen on hard times.• Deputy to CEO since 2020 and supported management of a team of nine.• Wrote and implemented the organisation’s marketing and communications strategy.• Solely responsible for the management of all internal and external communications to stakeholders, ensuring all messaging is clear, consistent and engaging.• Developed a programme of events – live and online • Responsible for PR management, developing strong links with trade press. • Initiated, built and maintained a consistent flow of content and news for our online channels and members’ newsletter.• Managed relationships with external agencies including designers, printers, photographers, social media, video and web developers.• Responsible for the social media content strategy and community management of channels• Worked collaboratively with senior stakeholders to influence, drive and create engaging collateral and content.• Project managed and key liaison on several large-scale projects, including new website builds, major live events, exhibitions and conferences.• Conceived several fundraising campaigns, one generated £270+k.• Solely responsible for the management of the marketing budget, with all projects on budget.• Demonstrable experience of building and nurturing strong client relationships with sponsors and new members.• Solely responsible for the production of all marketing collateral and key publications• First-hand advisory to the CEO and board for strategic communications.• Managed virtual town hall meetings and online events.• Production liaison for trade shows – managing operations.

Walsingham Support provides person-centered care for individuals with disabilities, emphasising independence, dignity, and tailored support services for a fulfilling life.• Managed a major rebrand of the charity and new website which increased brand recognition in the crowded support provider marketplace.• Managed press activity - first point of contact for journalists and crisis communications.• Responsible for the management of internal communications to the over 1,000 employees at the UK-wide service network.• Worked alongside senior management in aid of new business from local authorities.• Responsible for production of key corporate publications.• Spearheaded a special campaign ’Make it Count’ to inform and encourage people supported by the provider to vote in the 2015 general election.• Successfully managed and developed a marketing assistant.

Founded in 1880, Cabinet Maker is the UK's leading weekly interiors business magazine bringing news, in-depth features and expert analysis and market reports to thousands of furniture retailers and manufacturers across the country.• Research, write and proof features and news for the weekly magazine and daily updated website• Responsible for planning and organising the magazine from flat plan to sign off• Responsible for planning the magazine’s editorial strategy• Represent the magazine at events nationally and internationally

Founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1974, The Conran Shop is a leading luxury retailer offering furniture, lighting, home accessories and gifts from some of the most iconic and up-and-coming designers from around the world.• Wrote in-store ticketing for furniture and lighting sections• Wrote 3000 product descriptions for use on new ecommerce website• Wrote designer biographies and edited copy for static pages of website

Business Weekly reports the latest news on local companies in technology, manufacturing and services to industry throughout Cambridge and the East of England.www.businessweekly.co.uk