Trust Communications Manager at Lydiate Learning Trust

Develop and manage UK and global Responsible Business programmes including charitable giving, Global CSR Programme and Employee Volunteering Manage PR activation and impact measurement for all Responsible Business activities Deliver Responsible Business employee communications strategy to increase participation amongst 38,000 strong workforce in UK and across global manufacturing Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and deliver joint projects to achieve positive and meaningful impactDevelop and deliver JLR’s North West Community Relations strategy

Developed communications strategy to support plant’s culture transformation programme and improve two-way communications Launched JLR's first manufacturing site volunteering programme which was consistently top UK siteDeveloped, managed and delivered Range Rover Evoque brand awareness training programme for 4,500 employees including train the trainer sessions and vehicle benchmarkingHelped establish plant Education Centre including safeguarding, tour route health and safety, module development and volunteer recruitment

Led the Corporate Affair team’s strategy development and execution for external communications, internal communications and employee engagement for the plant’s 6,000 employees, media and stakeholder communications, community engagement, supported and advised senior leaders across the business

Launched new plant tour programme and managed internal and external conferences, events and visits plus wrote and edited articles for magazines and other communications Recruited and managed a team of six plant tour guides, security guards and a catering team, delivered various internal and external events and visits Generated 100+ tour visitor vehicle sales and raised over £50,000 for local charities through donations

Supported the employee communications strategy, Halewood Difference culture change programme activities and wrote and edited articles for magazines and other communications