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London, GB

London, England, United Kingdom

Using Agile project management techniques and the Modern Communications Operating Model 3.0, developed and now leading the delivery of a communications and engagement strategy to design the scope, strategic direction and structure of the new digital centre of government in DSIT, delivered through a matrix of DSIT teams.Utilised my professional network to.

London, England, United Kingdom

Used data and insights to develop and implement a digital marketing campaign to promote the new GOV.UK Forms product, securing 900 trial accounts by early 2024.Fostered the customer market by building collaborative relationships with existing customers and consulting on future product strategy.

London

Successfully established and led a team of communications and engagement professionals at pace during the first months of the global pandemic using coaching techniques, regular feedback and clear performance standards to support development and drive delivery.Part of a cross-government crisis response team advising ministers communications for the delivery.

London, United Kingdom

Established a professional, high performing team using agile management delivery techniques, improving organisation reputation with 25+ government departments through an account management model.Developed an organisation capability programme for 50+ engagement managers, using coaching skills to accelerate learning and improve stakeholder.

London, United Kingdom

Led the implementation of a cross-government strategy to adopt a once in a generation plan to reduce the government property portfolio from 800 to 200, save £2.5bn and secure the confidence of Ministers to relocate 6,000 civil servants from Whitehall.Planned and delivered a multi-channel internal and external communication campaign using the OASIS model.

London

Analysed the multi-million pound Acas property portfolio using HMT green book guidance to test, build and agree regional business cases to generate efficiency savings.Managed the shared service facilities management supplier relationship.

London, United Kingdom

Led the implementation of a new property shared service model, influencing all UK government departments to adopt using project management techniques at scale.Negotiated agreement to a new facilities management model through large-scale engagement, prioritising based on service efficiency.

London, United Kingdom

Led an estate transformation programme using PRINCE2 methodology to generate £100m+ of savings, developing the business case to secure investment funding.Developed the restructure of a B2B commercial function with a national shared service provider, from concept to implementation, presenting and successfully securing agreement at board level.Developed and.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Media & Communication

I studied all aspects of media and communication including practical, theoretical and written experience of radio, television, new media.

Btec, Media Studies

I gained practical experience of all aspects of media production and editing, produced a range of media products such as films, trailers.

Gsce, English Language, English Literature, Science (Double Award), Maths, Art, History, Technology