Senior Communications Manager
Current• Leading media engagement for the HS2 route throughout London, including managing multi-discipline communications teams for two major new stations and tunneling. • Lead for crisis communications during critical incidents, including multiple protestor actions, protecting the reputation of HS2.• Experience of working across various teams at HS2 to develop a narrative on the project spanning multiple topic areas. • Leading on the development and execution of proactive integrated… Show more • Leading media engagement for the HS2 route throughout London, including managing multi-discipline communications teams for two major new stations and tunneling. • Lead for crisis communications during critical incidents, including multiple protestor actions, protecting the reputation of HS2.• Experience of working across various teams at HS2 to develop a narrative on the project spanning multiple topic areas. • Leading on the development and execution of proactive integrated external communications strategies and plans for significant milestones in the construction of HS2, including working with government to secure UK Cabinet Minister involvement. • Delivering high-profile media coverage for campaigns, building and maintaining HS2’s reputation, such as on archaeology, resulting in international reporting.• Seeking out and maintaining positive relationships with key journalists and media outlets.• Training and preparing spokespeople for high-profile broadcast interviews. • Providing strategic communications advice to the executive including the CEO and Chairman. Show less