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Responsible for day-to-day delivery of corporate communications and marketingacross the organisation, as well as the development, implementation and evaluationof communications plans.Led on day-to-day internal communications, including the production of themonthly staff e-newsletter, staff announcements, Managing Director's blog and staffintranet.Responsible for developing and delivering internal communications campaigns inconsultation with employee reps, Head of HR… Show more Responsible for day-to-day delivery of corporate communications and marketingacross the organisation, as well as the development, implementation and evaluationof communications plans.Led on day-to-day internal communications, including the production of themonthly staff e-newsletter, staff announcements, Managing Director's blog and staffintranet.Responsible for developing and delivering internal communications campaigns inconsultation with employee reps, Head of HR and Managing Director.Played a key role in organising two staff conferences a year - one virtual and one face-to-face.Handled media queries and supported executive team with statements.Responsible for managing social media channels, creating digital and video content. Show less

Led on crisis communications and reputation management issues for Council including protecting the branding of the Council’s internationally-recognised assets Angel of the North and Gateshead Millennium Bridge.Led on communications emergency planning and active member of local resilience communications forums.Led on communications for the Council’s strategic agenda – developing and promoting the Council’s vision to make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives.Led on the management… Show more Led on crisis communications and reputation management issues for Council including protecting the branding of the Council’s internationally-recognised assets Angel of the North and Gateshead Millennium Bridge.Led on communications emergency planning and active member of local resilience communications forums.Led on communications for the Council’s strategic agenda – developing and promoting the Council’s vision to make Gateshead a place where everyone thrives.Led on the management of the Council’s news and social media channels including overseeing the development of a web-based newsroom and revamped residents’ e-bulletin.Led on the publication of the Council’s residents’ magazine including budget setting, income generation and editing.Led on media management within the Communications Team. Show less

Led on developing, evaluating and continuously improving the Brigade's internal and external communication protocols, frameworks and systems.Line managed a team of three PR & Marketing and Electronic Media Officers and as part of cover management arrangements was responsible for the Community Safety Department.Managed the Brigade's public relations activity, both proactive and reactive, through collaboration with internal stakeholders, including supporting public consultation processes… Show more Led on developing, evaluating and continuously improving the Brigade's internal and external communication protocols, frameworks and systems.Line managed a team of three PR & Marketing and Electronic Media Officers and as part of cover management arrangements was responsible for the Community Safety Department.Managed the Brigade's public relations activity, both proactive and reactive, through collaboration with internal stakeholders, including supporting public consultation processes as directed, and reporting on activities to the Head of Community Safety and Director of Community Protection.Managed the Brigade's social media and online engagement, through collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure that the Brigade utilised these media to maximum effect across a range of areas, including community engagement, consultation and safety campaigns.Managed and proactively developed the Brigade's marketing activities, through collaboration with internal stakeholders to ensure that the extensive range of services were marketed towards appropriate audiences, and that safety campaigns were delivered appropriately.Supported the development of staff from across the organisation to deliver a variety of communication functions for example delivering media training to Crew, Watch and Station Managers.Supported the development and procurement of resources associated with communications, within budgetary constraints.Liaised with communication teams from key partner organisations, ensuring that the Fire Authority met its obligations with respect to multi-agency communications, such as those prescribed in the Local Resilience Forum Communications Plan. Show less

Acted as a proactive and reactive media relations service for Whitehall departments and non-departmental public bodies;Carried out stakeholder relations work on behalf of Whitehall clients;Arranged, co-ordinated and managed press launches for Government departments and ministerial visits to the region.Engaged with local, regional, national and specialist media, confidently talking about a wide range of subjects on behalf of each client.

Delivered PR campaign planning and delivery for Government; researched, wrote and issued press notices; developed communication strategies and media plans; Acted as a proactive and reactive media relations service and emergency planning support for Whitehall departments.Arranged, co-ordinated and managed press launches for Government departments and ministerial/Royal visits to the region.

Developed and delivered internal and external communications, brand building and marketing programmes for services and initiatives in all three organisations.Led on communications for the setting up of East Durham Homes. Wrote and edited two internal newsletters and produced style guides and office templates for everyday use by staff. Organised corporate and community events and produced associated display materials and literature.

Liaised with the editor and newsdesk to set the news agenda and managed a team of seven reporters to ensure copy production was accurate and deadlines were met.