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Managing external reputation across eight operating companies, through the promotion of positive news stories and engagement with political stakeholders. Responsible for reactive media inquiries and communications with MPs and Councillors, ensuring effective and strategic reputation management.

East Midlands And North

Leadership position, responsible for managing a small team to deliver a portfolio of communications activities. Working in close partnership across corporate, PFI contract and council management teams to set strategic direction for communications and PR. Ownership of annual communications budgets totalling c.£450k. Member of the UK Communications Senior.

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Accountable for creating and delivering engaging and impactful communications strategies to over half a million residents and 350 colleagues for the joint partnership between Veolia and Sheffield City Council.

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Led the creation and implementation of a communications and PR strategy for the brand, alongside ownership of the day-to-day communications, communicating key brand messages to a variety of stakeholder groups.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Assisted with developing and launching a new brand and culture across the Group. Handling sensitive information including trading updates and organisational changes. Deputised for the Group Head of Communications.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Delivery of copywriting and design for both internal and external communications, including creating materials and branding for large scale, internal and external conferences, and supporting the management of social media channels.

Skipton

Delivering internal and external communications for contracts and joint ventures across the UK.