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Manchester, Gb

United Kingdom

Leading THET’s work to inform and influence policy based on our evidence and learning, and on key themes associated with our work including strengthening the enabling environment for global Health Partnerships.

United Kingdom

Leading THET’s communications planning, working across the External Engagement Team, Programmes Team, and Research, Evidence and Learning Team to track and coordinate all communications activities.Playing a central role in delivery of key THET events, including the UK-Africa Health Summit, our annual conferences, and events in the UK Parliament and the Welsh Senedd.

United Kingdom

Member Co-Lead of the AFGH Parliamentary Influencing Working Group, which seeks to unite parliamentary global health voices on climate change and global health equity.

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Communications Consultant at Pelican Communications, part of The Jargon Group, servicing a portfolio of high-value accounts, leading on communications strategy and management of select clients.Main responsibilities include:• Providing media consultancy to clients and performing press office duties including but not limited to drafting and issuing press releases, editorials, and briefs • Day-to-day accountability to key clients, ensuring their communications needs are met and that they are satisfied with the service delivered• Developing communications strategy for new clients and pitching to new business opportunities• Leading on and managing campaigns, organising events, and media relations• Management of more junior team members as required• Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with key media from national and regional newspapers, as well as business and trade press.

London, England, United Kingdom

Parliamentary Office Manager for Dr Daniel Poulter MP, Member of Parliament for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.Main responsibilities included:• Manage the Westminster office, including recruitment and direct line management of internship and work experience placements• Undertake research on complex and/or difficult subjects• Analyse, evaluate and interpret data to ensure the Member is accurately informed on key issues• Prepare and present results for the purposes of briefing notes for committees, parliamentary questions, articles and press releases• Respond to routine correspondence and enquiries from constituents, the media, lobbyists and pressure groups• Monitor media coverage and brief the MP accordingly• Advise the MP on policy issues• Ownership of the Westminster diary• Progress casework as required• Research local, regional or national issues to support the MPs’ work• Deal with complex queries and complaints on the MP’s behalf, including drafting and signing letters• Undertake supervisory responsibility as required• Lead on project work as required

London, England, United Kingdom

Senior Parliamentary Researcher for Dr Daniel Poulter MP, Member of Parliament for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.

London, United Kingdom

Parliamentary Secretary to Pauline Latham OBE MP, Member of Parliament for Mid Derbyshire.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Responsible for overseeing organisational activity and setting the strategic direction of Liverpool Guild of Students, the Students’ Union for the University of Liverpool. An appointed director of the organisation and a member of the Guild Board of Trustees.The elected public face of the Guild and the first point of contact for many external organisations. An ambassador for the students of the University of Liverpool, ensuring the student voice is heard on a university, local, and national level. Main duties included:• Taking a prominent role in several projects including: - Forming the University’s Access & Participation Plan. - Feeding into the University’s ‘Curriculum 2021’ objectives. - Working with Education Advisory Group, shaping the University’s Education Strategy. - Shaping the University’s new Student Success Framework. - Overseeing academic quality and standards at the University. - Working with the University and external consultancy firms to shape the University’s digital strategy. - Inputting into the University’s timetabling improvement project.• Leading on campaigns to improve the lives of students; e.g. the ‘Call It Out’ campaign tackling harassment, and the Guild’s support for a ‘People’s Vote’.• Organising various events, supporting campaigns and building community at the University of Liverpool, thus contributing to the strength of the student voice.• Maintaining pragmatic, working relationships with senior members of staff at the University of Liverpool, taking a professional and respectful approach to understand all points of view in order to achieve outcomes that are mutually beneficial.

Master Of Science - Msc, Global Governance And Ethics (Merit)

Modules studied include: Contemporary Political Philosophy (70%), Theories of International Relations (68%), and Global Governance (68%)..

Bachelor Of Arts With Honours - Ba, Business Management With Law (First Class)

Activities and Societies: See volunteer experience below.Modules studied include: Corporate Communications (83%), World Trade Law (75%).

A Levels, Applied Business; Politics; And Sociology

Activities and Societies: See volunteer experience below.