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Marlborough, England, United Kingdom

Hamble-Le-Rice, England, United Kingdom

Lee On The Solent, United Kingdom

Part of an award-winning media and communications team shaping the internal and external communications strategy to a global, multi-cultural stakeholder base; building engagement and helping to achieve the organisation’s charitable and financial goals.Restructured the tools and techniques used by the department to streamline the workflow resulting in more dynamic, responsive and measurable outcomes.• Devising and implementing communications and marketing plans• Providing… Show more Part of an award-winning media and communications team shaping the internal and external communications strategy to a global, multi-cultural stakeholder base; building engagement and helping to achieve the organisation’s charitable and financial goals.Restructured the tools and techniques used by the department to streamline the workflow resulting in more dynamic, responsive and measurable outcomes.• Devising and implementing communications and marketing plans• Providing briefings for senior managers• Specialist advisor on crisis communications and reputational risk management• Conducting press briefings and presentations• Writing copy for a range of traditional and digital channels including digital newsletters, social media and magazines• Achieving press and media coverage (local, national, international and sectoral) writing press releases, case studies, research and feature articles to raise the organisation’s profile• Developing regular internal communications through multiple channels to 47,000 members across 120 countries, using the stakeholder matrix to ensure appropriate tone and messaging across the communications channel mix• Attending branch events, conferences and international congresses in the UK, Ireland and the Far East, conducting interviews and writing articles and features• Commissioning, analysing and reporting market research• Coordinating film and photography, including writing briefs and scripts for corporate attraction and induction programme• Developing collateral, working closely with design and print team• Liaising with academic organisations to develop cohesive media approaches for research launches• Working with internal stakeholders to develop communication skills including development of communications toolkit• Working with the head of IT to ensure departmental compliance with GDPR. Show less

Leicester

Project managing the uplift of internal and external communications with multiple stakeholders across all channels. Member of the senior management team, reporting directly to Head of Policy and contract director. Trusted advisor providing guidance on crisis communications to board members. Sole responsibility for the design, implementation and management of communications strategy, including close liaison with the project sponsor - a public sector commissioner. Chief… Show more Project managing the uplift of internal and external communications with multiple stakeholders across all channels. Member of the senior management team, reporting directly to Head of Policy and contract director. Trusted advisor providing guidance on crisis communications to board members. Sole responsibility for the design, implementation and management of communications strategy, including close liaison with the project sponsor - a public sector commissioner. Chief editor for stakeholder publications, including monthly magazine, responsible for managing all marketing collateral, including managing 3rd party agencies. Senior manager responsible for developing relations and engagement with the Care Quality Commission senior engagement team.Responsible for the programme brand, including devising and delivering corporate policies on style and tone, and managing the training of front line staff in communications risks and escalation processes. Show less

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Member of the senior management team and trusted advisor to the Bishop of Lincoln's staff.Managing marketing and communications functions, devising and overseeing the budget and team, including recruitment, training and appraisals. Responsible for brand management, PR, media relations, corporate positioning, project launches, advertising, web and print content, web design and project management.Selected Accomplishments: Project manager for promotional video for… Show more Member of the senior management team and trusted advisor to the Bishop of Lincoln's staff.Managing marketing and communications functions, devising and overseeing the budget and team, including recruitment, training and appraisals. Responsible for brand management, PR, media relations, corporate positioning, project launches, advertising, web and print content, web design and project management.Selected Accomplishments: Project manager for promotional video for exhibition of internationally renowned art collection, exhibited in Lincoln CathedralProject manager for new website, including specification, tender process, budget management, design and implementationChief editor for magazine (distribution c10,000), plus online versionProject manager for stakeholder audit including focus groups and online surveys Project manager for the re-launch of the diocesan magazine, including re-branding, design and deliveryProject manager for the launch of £1m social justice grant fund, including media coverage on Look North and local press Show less

Lincolnshire

Providing executive level support, and deputising for the Archdeacon of Lincoln. Project manager for revision and implementation of peer appraisal scheme, conferences and events.

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Cathedral and primary media contact.Reviewed all current marketing and communications practices across the organisation, including visitor numbers, event revenue, retail and hospitality outlets and other ancillary revenue streams. Devised 5 year marketing plan to incorporate the promotion and integration of a £16million visitor facility development.Managed promotional video project for Chinese tourism board, Cathedral… Show more Trusted advisor to the Chief Executive Officer of Lincoln Cathedral and primary media contact.Reviewed all current marketing and communications practices across the organisation, including visitor numbers, event revenue, retail and hospitality outlets and other ancillary revenue streams. Devised 5 year marketing plan to incorporate the promotion and integration of a £16million visitor facility development.Managed promotional video project for Chinese tourism board, Cathedral representative for the Hidden England collaboration and Visit Lincoln tourism group. Show less

Newark

Providing a full range of marketing and communication services to small and medium enterprises, including project management support such as organising awards ceremonies and incentive travel, design and copywriting, and brand development.