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Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for leading and developing TPR’s Corporate Governance function to ensure delivery of corporate governance activities in support of TPR’s strategic objectives and corporate strategy, as well as maintaining and continually develop the governance framework in pursuit of excellence against corporate governance and Government principles. Key accountabilities include: Organisational Governance: Oversight, maintenance, and improvement of governance structures and frameworks External Accountabilities: Maintenance and management of external relationships and activities with key external stakeholders DWP and Cabinet Office Team Management and Development: Lead and develop 29 FTE across four teams to provide high quality support, advice, management, and governance excellence at TPR Board, Determinations Panel, Executive Committee, and their sub committees

Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for delivering our corporate strategy and leading the process of designing, implementing and embedding our new strategic framework across the organisation. I led, managed and delivered the governance review of key strategic forums, building and maintaining relationships with senior stakeholders across Board, ExCo and the wider organisation.

Brighton, United Kingdom

Brighton, United Kingdom

Responsible for leading the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of effective, segmented and targeted multi channel communications to influence opinion and change behaviour amongst TPRs regulated community.

Chichester, West Sussex

Responsibilities:- Develop an integrated countywide communications strategy in line with core partnership objectives to drive an increasing awareness of waste issues and improvements in recycling, prevention and minimisation- Develop and implement a programme of campaigns and initiatives to increase resident participation in the recycling services provided by West Sussex Waste. - Manage communications budget from both in-kind support and partnership budget and external bid funding.- Identify and target key audiences for campaigns, develop and deliver key messages for these audiences utilising data derived insight - Implement an objective driven, outcome based approach to campaign planning and delivery within the team and wider partnership stakeholders - Channel development - review, develop, improve and maximise the reach and engagement of key customer channels- Implementation of a social media content strategy and digital improvement programme- Identify and introduce processes within the team for reporting the impact of campaigns and identifying ROI and key lessons learned, utilising a ‘test and learn’ approach- Responsible for the monthly reporting of campaign activities to the Partnership, budget spend and forecasting of expenditure- Oversee and coordinate campaign activity via multiple channels with channel owners internally and externally- Build relationships with key partners across the Partnership including WSCC and D&B communication teams, as well as industry leaders and neighbouring local authorities- Responsible for media planning and media buying for all campaigns; develop and build relationships with media partners and negotiate costs. - Chair the monthly Waste Partnership Communications Group; sit on Senior Waste Officers Group (SWOG) and attend the Inter-Authority Waste Group (IAWG).

Chichester

- Write and deliver communication plans and strategies in line with the councils corporate and political objectives- Build and manage relationships within internal and external stakeholders, including Service Directors, politicians, community and partner organisations- Provide strategic communication advice at a senior level including sitting on Project and Implementation Boards and working groups- Responsible for identifying, managing and delivering communication campaigns that can help deliver behavioural change both internally (staff) and externally (residents)- Provide effective communications that protect and strengthen the councils reputation, and proactively and reactively develop narrative and lines to take- Work closely with the Policy Officers to understand and determine the potential influence national policy decisions may have on the residents of West Sussex and WSCC; identify and develop the relevant communications - Use stakeholder mapping to identify key audiences; ensure they are engaged and communicated with to deliver objectives - Work within a rapidly changing public sector environment and successfully manage change both personally and professionally within my teams, through effective and visible leadership and being adaptable, flexible and resilient - Identify, develop and utilise new and effective channels and ensure the outputs and outcomes are measurable- Ensure all communication outputs are targeted using appropriate insight to determine the audience and channels and appropriate messaging - Ensure all communications are measured and evaluated and provide value for money- Matrix manage campaign teams which include Media Officers, Policy Officers, Account Executives and Assistants, Graphic Designers and Media Buyers to ensure the quality and effectiveness of outputs across all channels including social media- Line manage and mentor team members; responsible for their personal development and performance management.

Hove, East Sussex

Primarily responsible for customer retention and development, as well as customer acquisition to new products. Oversaw the planning, development and execution of communication initiatives from concept to delivery, using integrated campaigns and tactical initiatives. Ensured all materials were on brand and compliant whilst utilising and organising appropriate delivery channels, response mechanisms as well as pre and post-campaign analysis to ensure robust measurement of targets and ROI.

Leatherhead, Surrey

Managed and implemented integrated strategic and tactical marketing initiatives and brand building campaigns from launch through to final sales in a highly sales driven housing market. Responsible for managing and nurturing an integrated team across marketing, PR, creative and production; effective management of client budgets and product delivery against measurable results.

Greenwich, London.

Oversaw and managed design projects within: identity, literature and digital media while managing and mentoring the Account Management team - recommending and implementing efficient processes and working methods. Coordinated the management of projects for a varied portfolio of clients whilst leading the creative process and overseeing client servicing activity.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Coordinated the development and management of integrated projects, including direct response press, DM, SP and TV brand building campaigns and digital projects within this fast-paced and multifaceted role; providing leadership, motivation and strategic direction to numerous integrated teams across a variety of blue chip accounts. Secured, developed, and delivered a major brand campaigns.

Lace Market, Nottingham

Established my skills and ability to manage time, people and resources effectively, whilst handling a large and varied portfolio. Responsible for strategic planning and client management and growth; integrated campaign delivery across press, print, production and direct mail.

Postgraduate Certificate In Management And Leadership, Business Administration And Management, General

Digital Marketing, Distinction

Bsc (Hons) Geography, Bsc (Hons) Geography