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Tillicoultry, GB

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Module Co-ordinator for SCQF Level 11 Modules for the MSc Strategic Public Relations programme covering Media Relations and Production, Strategic PR Planning and Strategic Communication Research Placement. Teach on UG modules in PR and Promotional Culture, Introduction to Journalism and Ethics of Journalism in Stirling and with Singapore Institute of.

Stirling

Available for contract work in public relations, stakeholder management, social impact research, and coaching for business development.

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Analysing data drawn from casework and street surgeries to identify issues, research, build and develop campaigns. Engaging with external and internal stakeholders and building in appropriate measurement and evaluation.

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire

Falkirk, United Kingdom

The Place Store is co-operative venture of six former local elected members with a deep insight of policy and decision-making processes at all levels of government and ideas for how public bodies and organisations can work together to create more sustainable, happier communities.

Scotland

Content Director for the Employability & Skills Scotland conference in 2018. If you have ideas you want to share with professionals from the employability and skills sector and can help the 2018 conference create greater impact, please get in touch.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

· Monitoring public contract opportunities, incorporate and manage a Scottish new business pipeline, produce bid resource documentation and project lead bid submissions.· Responsible for research and development of labour market and skills trends to identify potential intervention solutions, particularly in light of Brexit implications; and commissioning.

Perth, Scotland

Appointed by Minister for Community Safety to the new board for the single-service for fire and rescue in Scotland. Chair, now member, of Local and Stakeholder Engagement Committee (2013-15) and member of Service Transformation Committee (2013-15). Led Board direction in creating and implementing SFRS Engagement Framework.

Merchiston Campus

Design and delivery of both a third year module on PR theory and practice and a fourth year Professional Project in PR Management module. Learned a lot about transition to student-centred learning. Great albeit challenging experience in motivating people, facilitating change and focus on outcomes.

Scotland

After 6 years as Public Affairs Manager at Scottish Renewables, I have launched my own communication and political consulting firm specialising in renewables, planning and low carbon sectors but with a broad experience in Scottish politics to draw on for most industries.

Completed a five year term. Led on Environment & Sustainability and Housing for the SNP Group. Was Local Government Convener (2009-11) on the Party's National Executive with a remit to co-ordinate and support all SNP councillors throughout Scotland. Also Convener of the Election Committee which assessed all potential parliamentary and council candidates.

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Board member of Glasgow City Council ALEO

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Providing scrutiny, strategic counsel and effective decision-making about how local public services are designed and delivered. However, there were severe limitations!

Together with Elaine Waterson at Energy Saving Trust Scotland, we provided the secretariat to the 10th oldest and 6th longest running cross party group in the Scottish Parliament.

Managing strategic engagement with parliamentarians, councillors, civil servants and key partners/stakeholders in industry, academia and civic society.Currently working on an 'issues management' model for our trade association.Originally started as press and parliamentary officer.

Led organisational support for candidates and local parties in campaigning issues. Set up national call centre and represented SNP on Electoral Commission's Parliamentary Party Panels

Account management for social economy consultancy specialising in regeneration, housing wider action and credit union development

Lead officer of a nine staff team, supporting the volunteer board of directors and building the growth of the credit union to become one of the largest three in the UK.

Postgraduate Certificate In Teaching And Learning In Higher Education, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master Of Research In Humanities, Public Affairs And Lobbying, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Co-organiser: Postgraduate Conference 2019Thesis: The Evolution of Public Affairs Practice in Scotland from.

Cpd, European Public Affairs

Continuing Professional Development module on European Public Affairs.

Cipr Public Affairs Diploma, Public Affairs & Political Communication, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Professional diploma for acceptance as an Accredited Practitioner of the Chartered Institute of Public.

Pgcert, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Chair of Student Parliament (2004/05); Ethics Committee (2004/05); QMU Public Relations Industry Advisory Board.

Ba, Hotel Management