Lead communications advisor to the Infected Blood Inquiry, providing advice on strategic communication issues and media engagement to the Chair and the Inquiry team.

Developing the House of Commons Communications Network and provide an ongoing programme of network communications activity and events by: leading on development of the Centre of Excellence, content and offer, and maintaining and developing the Communications Handbook.Contributing to the development of House of Commons Communications Strategy, leading on capability content and building productive partnerships with key internal stakeholders. Acting as communications lead and support to… Show more Developing the House of Commons Communications Network and provide an ongoing programme of network communications activity and events by: leading on development of the Centre of Excellence, content and offer, and maintaining and developing the Communications Handbook.Contributing to the development of House of Commons Communications Strategy, leading on capability content and building productive partnerships with key internal stakeholders. Acting as communications lead and support to the Communications Board / Transformation Project and Centre of Excellence.Building collaborative relationships with external communications professional bodies and practitioners to bring external expertise into the Commons Communications network, raising the profile of House comms function within the wider comms profession; and building cross sector partnerships to support House objectives and values. Show less

Managing all internal and external communications for the Independent Complaints and Grievances Scheme, and the House of Commons cultural transformation programme. This included managing the institutional communications in response to the publication of the Gemma White report and the implementation of the Dame Laura Cox recommendations. In addition, managing all press for the Committee on Standards and the Committee on Privileges, for the publication of reports into the conduct of Boris… Show more Managing all internal and external communications for the Independent Complaints and Grievances Scheme, and the House of Commons cultural transformation programme. This included managing the institutional communications in response to the publication of the Gemma White report and the implementation of the Dame Laura Cox recommendations. In addition, managing all press for the Committee on Standards and the Committee on Privileges, for the publication of reports into the conduct of Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Keith Vaz. Show less

Responsible for driving forward stakeholder engagement for strategic internal programmes focused on Customer Service, People Development and Ways of Working programmes. Working closely with each project manager to plan creative and engagement and communications campaigns, workshops and events which engage with other teams.

Providing media advice and guidance to the House of Commons administration. Assisting in reputation management activity and crisis management, as well as working as a member of the out of hours team. Media lead for the Big Ben refurbishment project, the Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art, Curator's Office, Parliament's Education Service and the Suffragette filming project, as well as providing assistance in the delivery of the 2015 anniversaries project, annual UK Parliament Week… Show more Providing media advice and guidance to the House of Commons administration. Assisting in reputation management activity and crisis management, as well as working as a member of the out of hours team. Media lead for the Big Ben refurbishment project, the Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art, Curator's Office, Parliament's Education Service and the Suffragette filming project, as well as providing assistance in the delivery of the 2015 anniversaries project, annual UK Parliament Week events, and the sitting of the UK Youth Parliament. Coordinated procedural briefings for lobby journalists, and developed media strategy for the HS2 Bill. Project managed the production of the Channel 4 documentary "Big Ben: Saving the World's Most Famous Clock" as the principal point of contact between ITN Productions, the House Service and the contractor delivering the works, SRM. Manager of the Visual Communications team from June 2015, which included implementation of a review of visual communications, project managing the transition to a cloud-based image management tool, as well as recruitment and performance management of multiple team members. Show less

Responding to media inquiries on a range of issues relating to the business and procedure of the House of Commons, providing accurate and impartial answers on politically sensitive issues. Delivered the annual briefing day for foreign journalists in collaboration with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, assisted in planning for media events, provided strategic support to the House of Commons photography service, and social media lead on the promotion of the Arts in Parliament festival.

Delivered a diverse programme of education sessions centred around citizenship for students aged 7 to 18 and developing new workshops and resources to thoroughly engage students with the processes and history of Parliament.

Researching, checking and updating content on website; maintaining key user databases; handling phone and email enquiries from both internal and external users; organising the image database on the CMS picture system.

Front-facing role focused on customer service at Parliament, aimed at engaging the public ensuring accessibility for all to the building and the work of both Houses. Developed and lead projects and tours about the history of Parliament and the Palace of Westminster, and about the working of Parliament today, with a particular focus on work with the Education Service and engaging young people.

Engaging the public with Shakespeare and his work through tours, dressing and printing demonstrations, while presenting complicated issues regarding theatre, theatre history, and the Tudor period.

Taking on new and sometimes complex roles in a variety of companies, with a particular emphasis on reception and administrative work. Including such experience as:• Receptionist & Admin Support for Youth Music UK• Receptionist for Henderson Global Investors• Administrator for the Nursery & Midwifery Council• Switchboard Operator for IPC Media• Receptionist for St Philip's Medical Centre• Market Researcher for Roslyn Research

Manning the reception desk, handling enquiries from the public and bookings, scheduling tour groups and guides and communicating with other areas of the bank.Guiding tourists and school groups through a complex tour, explaining various aspects of Irish history during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.Front of house duties for poetry readings, musical recitals, theatrical performances, and art exhibitions.