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London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Lead the Speechwriting and Editorial team, delivering high-quality, high-impact speeches and scripts for the CBI Director General (DG) and President that frame national debates, establish organisational narratives, and further the CBI’s policy priorities and commercial objectives.Write and edit high-profile strategic documents such as the Prospectus for a Renewed CBI and Seize the Moment report, articulating the CBI’s vision and plan internally and externally for the UK economy and… Show more Lead the Speechwriting and Editorial team, delivering high-quality, high-impact speeches and scripts for the CBI Director General (DG) and President that frame national debates, establish organisational narratives, and further the CBI’s policy priorities and commercial objectives.Write and edit high-profile strategic documents such as the Prospectus for a Renewed CBI and Seize the Moment report, articulating the CBI’s vision and plan internally and externally for the UK economy and business.Help to secure high-profile speaking platforms for the DG and President, assessing all invitations to speak and creating bespoke events with colleagues and external partners, such as the DG’s speech at UCL to start the year at UCL.Shape organisation's strategic communications plans, and produce organisational narratives and core scripts to tell the organisation's story.Support leadership and development of teams across the Campaigns Directorate as a member of Senior Management Team. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Headed up AECOM’s thought leadership programme, coordinating the global Editorial Committee and editorial calendar, and reviewing submitted articles to secure key leads and pursuits.Lead writing and editing of content, including long-form thought leadership articles, city fact files and briefing guides for the Future of Infrastructure research reports 2018 and 2019.Wrote and edited print and online content for AECOM’s Future of Infrastructure research reports, including… Show more Headed up AECOM’s thought leadership programme, coordinating the global Editorial Committee and editorial calendar, and reviewing submitted articles to secure key leads and pursuits.Lead writing and editing of content, including long-form thought leadership articles, city fact files and briefing guides for the Future of Infrastructure research reports 2018 and 2019.Wrote and edited print and online content for AECOM’s Future of Infrastructure research reports, including long-form articles, city fact files and briefing guides. Helped to copywrite and proof major internal and external marketing materials, including a portfolio to promote AECOM’s global aviation business and information pack for staff, to support recruitment for projects overseas.Oversaw the editorial process for Future Office: Next-generation workplace design, a RIBA/AECOM publication, including liaising with authors, editing copy, preparing the manuscript for submission and checking proofs.Working with senior leaders, created messaging frameworks, narratives and collateral to support internal and external marketing campaigns.Developed style guides to maintain consistency in tone, style and approach across content.Managed the Lead Writer for thought leadership in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Show less

London, United Kingdom

At Painted Dog Editorial, we deliver:• Strategic Communications Planning/Analysis, Engagement and Delivery• Project Management and Implementation for Business and Organisational Change• Storytelling • Speech Writing• Ghost Scripting • Editing • Creative Thinking• Process Improvement• High-Level Communication• Negotiation and Media Skills• Management, Mentoring and Leadership• Collaborative Working• Industry Networking• Team Building

London, United Kingdom

Developed and delivered internal and external communications strategies to reinforce TSIP’s leading reputation.Produced, sourced and edited content across TSIP digital and offline channels, including publications, blogs, social media messaging and collaterals.Provided communications, editorial and production support to TSIP client projects, helping to drive learning across the sector.Facilitated strategic communications training for TSIP clients, staff and… Show more Developed and delivered internal and external communications strategies to reinforce TSIP’s leading reputation.Produced, sourced and edited content across TSIP digital and offline channels, including publications, blogs, social media messaging and collaterals.Provided communications, editorial and production support to TSIP client projects, helping to drive learning across the sector.Facilitated strategic communications training for TSIP clients, staff and partners.As part of the Senior Management Team, worked to support and improve TSIP’s operations, including HR and recruitment. Show less

Cabinet Office, Whitehall, London.

Managed a series of high-profile Government communications projects, including production of the Government Communications Plan 2015/16, core narrative and a specialist book of essays featuring political leaders, academics, campaigners and activists.Edited Civil Service Quarterly magazine, working with contributors to produce engaging, thought-provoking articles and to promote their work to opinion formers and stakeholders, doubling site traffic to the CSQ blog.Served as the… Show more Managed a series of high-profile Government communications projects, including production of the Government Communications Plan 2015/16, core narrative and a specialist book of essays featuring political leaders, academics, campaigners and activists.Edited Civil Service Quarterly magazine, working with contributors to produce engaging, thought-provoking articles and to promote their work to opinion formers and stakeholders, doubling site traffic to the CSQ blog.Served as the in-house copywriter for Government’s ‘Exporting is GREAT’ initiative – writing the core script, speaking points, website text, EIG guide to exporting and other materials – generating 277,000 page views on the website and 2,200 downloads of the export guide in the first five days.Created and led writing-skills training for the Government Communication Service, securing consistently high feedback scores. Show less

Whitehall

Responsible for drafting all of the Deputy Prime Minister’s (DPM) public statements, including keynote speeches, speaking notes, parliamentary statements, Op-Eds and blogs, on issues ranging from the economy to social affairs, home affairs and foreign policy, working closely with the DPM and his principal advisers.

London, United Kingdom

Led the speechwriting team at the Department for Business, producing speeches, statements, articles and policy reports for the Secretary of State and other BIS Ministers. As part of this role, I would develop an annual speech strategy for the Secretary of State and advise on invitations to ensure the Minister’s time was used for maximum strategic effect. I also delivered professional writing workshops to improve this skill across the Department.

London, United Kingdom

I worked as speechwriter to the Minister for Higher and Further Education, and managed the speechwriter for the Parliamentary Under-Secretary. Following a machinery of government change, I helped to set up a speechwriting team in the new Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills, as well as leading training to improve officials’ writing skills.

London, United Kingdom

I developed and delivered communications strategies for major ICT change programmes in the MPS, including the Freedom of Information Act Compliance Project and roll out of Airwave radio across the MPS. In addition, I also wrote speeches, presentations and articles for the MPS Director of information and Head of ACPO Information Management Business Area, and produced winning award entries for Computer Weekly’s Best Place to Work and the British Computer Society IT Director of the Year.

Master Of Science (M.Sc.), Global Governance And Ethics, Distinction

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Comparative European Studies, Upper Second Class Honours

University Placements: Student, Politics Dept, Stuttgart University (1995) Assistant, Hansard Society for Parliamentary Government (1994).