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The Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) is a national membership body, proudly representing and supporting organisations operating in the skills sector and the outstanding work they do.As Head of Marketing, I am responsible for developing and implementing campaigns and engagement activities that showcase our work and impact, and champion our members.

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

As the head of the Corporate Communication team at Ambition Institute, a large national charity dedicated to tackling educational disadvantage, I led a team and spearheaded efforts to connect teams and empower our experts in telling compelling stories about our mission and impact. Additionally, I played a crucial role in engaging employees through internal communications and elevating our reputation and influence with the media, policymakers, and major sector events.♦ Project managed… Show more As the head of the Corporate Communication team at Ambition Institute, a large national charity dedicated to tackling educational disadvantage, I led a team and spearheaded efforts to connect teams and empower our experts in telling compelling stories about our mission and impact. Additionally, I played a crucial role in engaging employees through internal communications and elevating our reputation and influence with the media, policymakers, and major sector events.♦ Project managed, drafted and delivered corporate documents, including the annual report, to highlight impact and progress and attract support.♦ Increased the volume and frequency of positive media coverage.♦ Produced briefing information for senior colleagues, advocates and policymakers.♦ Devised an internal communications strategy, introduced new ways of connecting colleagues and improving strategic communications outputs.♦ Positioned the organisation as a thought leader across 50 opportunities, including seminars, presentations and op-eds. Show less

Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

I led the marketing, public relations, events, digital communications, and public affairs teams at the Chamber, the primary business support organisation in the Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton regions. I enhanced the Chamber's profile and reputation, creating a highly regarded brand that individuals and businesses were proud to be a part of and a community collectively working to tackle barriers to growth and productivity.♦ Rebranded the Chamber, increasing its profile and… Show more I led the marketing, public relations, events, digital communications, and public affairs teams at the Chamber, the primary business support organisation in the Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, and Wolverhampton regions. I enhanced the Chamber's profile and reputation, creating a highly regarded brand that individuals and businesses were proud to be a part of and a community collectively working to tackle barriers to growth and productivity.♦ Rebranded the Chamber, increasing its profile and performance across revenue, engagement and market penetration metrics.♦ Expanded communication outputs, gaining significant exposure across broadcast, print and digital media.♦ Created overarching, advocacy-led campaigns linked to marketing and communications strategy to position the Chamber as the vociferous business champion.♦ Coordinated and delivered outputs supporting awarded contracts and funding.♦ Overseeing budget, procuring suppliers and gaining maximum value through managing agencies. Show less

Birmingham, United Kingdom

I provided strategic communications and marketing support for customers, including Oval Digbeth Property and Real Estate (Interim Head of Communications and Events) and Ikon Gallery (Interim Head of Communications).

Birmingham, United Kingdom

I redefined the Millennium Point brand and established a profitable and popular commercial events business. I created new opportunities with tenants, customers, and stakeholder communities by raising awareness of the organisation’s scope as a destination, landlord, and charitable trust.♦ Established a new communications and engagement team, reintroducing Millennium Point to the region and beyond.♦ Grew networks and partnerships to ensure the organisation actively contributed to… Show more I redefined the Millennium Point brand and established a profitable and popular commercial events business. I created new opportunities with tenants, customers, and stakeholder communities by raising awareness of the organisation’s scope as a destination, landlord, and charitable trust.♦ Established a new communications and engagement team, reintroducing Millennium Point to the region and beyond.♦ Grew networks and partnerships to ensure the organisation actively contributed to civic life and surpassed revenue targets.♦ Revitalised the trust’s outputs to oversee £5m in grants supporting charitable activities.♦ Created the Millennium Point Scholarship to support individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in Science, Engineering and Tech undergraduate programmes.♦ Used data, research and industry trends to develop brand guidelines, tone of voice style and a ten-year masterplan. Show less

West Bromwich, England, United Kingdom

The Public was an impressively iconic and visually stunning multi-purpose arts and entertainment venue. I was part of its leadership team, heading all aspects of commercial operations strategy and implementation, marketing, communications, PR, programming (comedy, music, performances), hiring, catering, retail, box office, and fundraising.♦ Attracted 1m visitors over three years.♦ Grew occupancy rates of tenanted areas, welcoming 31 creative businesses to call The Public home.♦… Show more The Public was an impressively iconic and visually stunning multi-purpose arts and entertainment venue. I was part of its leadership team, heading all aspects of commercial operations strategy and implementation, marketing, communications, PR, programming (comedy, music, performances), hiring, catering, retail, box office, and fundraising.♦ Attracted 1m visitors over three years.♦ Grew occupancy rates of tenanted areas, welcoming 31 creative businesses to call The Public home.♦ Hosted 300 performances, conferences and exhibitions.♦ Oversaw the crisis response following the threat of withdrawal of funding and repurposing of the building by its owner and principal backer. Show less

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

♦ Project managed new website and CRM system.♦ Campaign delivery - generating record visitor numbers, revenue and profit.

♦ Account management for Quick Service Restaurant customers.♦ Category management.♦ Working with third party suppliers and in-house teams to create bespoke product solutions.

♦ Driving volume and distribution of key product lines.♦ Growing confectionery category.♦ Achieving KPIs.

♦ Project and financial management of all temporary seasonal and promotional in-store point-of-sale solutions.♦ Trade press liaison.

♦ Communications and other support for national sales teams.♦ Improved back-office systems and processes.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Distinction

Ma, Communications

Ba (Hons), Media, Culture & Spanish