Design, deliver and evaluate effective communications campaigns that have integrated media, marketing, digital, design, research and external and internal communications activities. Currently the communications lead for the biggest transformational change programme the force has ever undertaken - Blueprint 2020. Responsible for internal and external communiations as well as stakeholder engagement. Responsible for delivering communication strategies for major events such as… Show more Design, deliver and evaluate effective communications campaigns that have integrated media, marketing, digital, design, research and external and internal communications activities. Currently the communications lead for the biggest transformational change programme the force has ever undertaken - Blueprint 2020. Responsible for internal and external communiations as well as stakeholder engagement. Responsible for delivering communication strategies for major events such as Download Music Festival and the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India. Communications lead for crime reduction strategies which have led to significant reductions in crimes such as mobile phone theft, burglary and vehicle crime. Drive forward the Force’s social media strategy looking for every opportunity to engage and enhance the reputation of the Force on a range of social media platforms.Seek out and contribute new ideas to improve the delivery of effective and targeted communications campaigns and take them from concept to delivery. Deal with ad hoc media queries. Maintain excellent working relationships with journalists and other stakeholders. Show less

I am a motivated strategic communicator with 23 years’ experience in the field of media and stakeholder relations; consultation and engagement; public relations; crisis communications and journalism.I lead and manage a team of police communication specialists to ensure the communication needs of the media, community, partners and the Force are effectively supported. I provide regular advice and guidance to Chief Officers and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.I am… Show more I am a motivated strategic communicator with 23 years’ experience in the field of media and stakeholder relations; consultation and engagement; public relations; crisis communications and journalism.I lead and manage a team of police communication specialists to ensure the communication needs of the media, community, partners and the Force are effectively supported. I provide regular advice and guidance to Chief Officers and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.I am responsible for staff management and development, internal communication, social media development, media handling, crisis communication, reputational issues and proactive PR. I excel at writing complex and sensitive communication strategies including, police service restructuring, police response to public protest and public reassurance after major and critical incidents. I am also a proactive marketer, leading on a diverse range of strong and effective crime prevention and community reassurance campaigns.I really enjoy delivering high quality communications and engagement and am capable of identifying and understanding issues, adopting creative solutions and delivering successful outcomes. I am able to keep calm under pressure.Prior to joining the police I worked for the BBC for 15 years, the last eight of which I was the News Editor at BBC Radio Leicester. Show less

Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the reputation of the police force at a strategic level by researching and writing robust internal and external communication strategies and highly accurate proactive press releases. Organise relevant media opportunities to maximise positive local, regional and national press coverage. Dealing with major and critical incidents on an on call rota. Contributing to internal communications. Preparing press statements that balance the needs of the… Show more Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the reputation of the police force at a strategic level by researching and writing robust internal and external communication strategies and highly accurate proactive press releases. Organise relevant media opportunities to maximise positive local, regional and national press coverage. Dealing with major and critical incidents on an on call rota. Contributing to internal communications. Preparing press statements that balance the needs of the media and the investigating officer. At the forefront of driving forward the Force's social media strategy to improve customer confidence and satisfaction while increasing the understanding of Leicestershire Constabulary's key messages. Regular professional user, and trainer, of Facebook and Twitter. Show less

Managing the public relations and internal promotion of a four force collaboration delivering firearms policing; roads policing and collision investigation, planning and dog handling to the communities of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.