Hounslow Council needed someone to lead and manage its Communications team during a period when it was without a permanent post holder. As the Council is engaged in massive organisational change the challenge involved doing much more than simply keeping things ticking along.I strengthened the corporate narrative and improved the communication of key corporate messages, progressed the development of a public affairs strategy, developed social media guidelines, led on the content management strategy for a completely new website, secured agreement to major changes to the residents' magazine, and advised on the introduction of far more comprehensive income generation from advertising, filming and sponsorship.

In response to criticism by Ofsted for the level of its educational attainment Suffolk mounted a major programme with the ambitious objective of ensuring every child in the county can achieve their full potential. In order to be successful this required the active support of multiple stakeholders.My interim assignment was to lead the development and implementation of comprehensive communications and engagement activity to support the effectiveness of a multiplicity of improvement initiatives, and to build the profile and reputation of Suffolk as a centre of education excellence.

Ealing is London's third largest borough and has a highly multi-cultural community. A major business by any measure, Ealing Council is a £900 million organisation employing 6,000 people.As the principal marketing and communications professional, I advised the Corporate Board, Council Leader and Cabinet. I reported directly to the Chief Executive. Operating on consultancy lines my team of 25 people generated £700k income to offset its £2.3m budget.Leading on developing the corporate narrative and presenting it effectively, my team's efforts led to exceptional levels of resident satisfaction and community pride and the council being rated as the Best Achieving in the UK.Key Activities:Strategy / Communications / Marketing / Community Engagement / Media Relations / Websites / Social Media / Publications / Internal Communications / Government Relations / Campaigns / Brand Management / Design & Print / Digital Channels / Advertising / Sponsorship / Public Health Promotion / Location Filming / Freedom Of Information / Reputation Management / Income Generation / Research & Evaluation

A major local authority with a £500m property portfolio including London Luton Airport, Luton Town Football Club's stadium, and the Luton Arndale Shopping Centre.I created and led a comprehensive Communications team that raised the profile and improved the image of the town, and increased awareness and understanding of the council and its services, improving reputation with a wide range of stakeholders. This was runner-up in the CIPR Communicators of the Year award.Acting as Chair / Secretary of the local promotional consortium I worked with public and private sector partners including Vauxhall Cars, Whitbread, and AstraZeneca to mount innovative campaigns targeting key Government and national media stakeholders.Key Activities:Strategy / Communications / Media Relations / Government Relations / Campaigns / Publications / Branding / Corporate Identity / Internal Communications / Advertising / Sponsorship / Partnership Working / Events / Research / Consultation

As the UK’s premier motor racing circuit, Silverstone is the venue for the Formula 1 British Grand Prix. But it's much more than that. The circuit hosts a multiplicity of World and British championships for racing cars, GT cars, Touring cars, Moto GP bikes and SuperBikes. Offering opportunities to get behind the wheel as well as watch, it also has a major driving "experience" operation.I led and directed a comprehensive in-house communications and marketing team, and managed a wide range of consultancies and agencies. I utilised a £2m budget to generate record visitor numbers and over £20m income. Reporting to the Chief Executive I played a lead role in major event organisation including liaison with international motorsport governing bodies and national government.Acting as the spokesperson for the circuit I handled a high volume of interviews by TV, radio, print and online media. I also worked to build awareness, understanding and support for Silverstone as a key element of Britain's international motorsport and tourism industries.Key Activities:Communications / Marketing / Public Relations / Media Relations / Spokesperson / Design / Advertising / Publications / Advertising / Exhibitions / Commercial Partnerships / Government Relations / Tourism Development / Community Relations

Local authority serving Britain's biggest and most successful New Town. Renowned for its highly creative marketing.

Leading specialist PR consultancy. I handled clients including the Irish Export Board, Atco lawn mowers, Mid Staffordshire Health Authority, and Richard Burbidge home improvement products.

Premier National Trust estate. Ancestral Home of the Earls of Lichfield including royal photographer Patrick Lichfield.

I worked on the promotion of World Heritage site Ironbridge that was "Birthplace of the Industrial Revolution" and Telford new town.