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Edinburgh, Gb

I lead a pioneering corporate reputation unit that designs and creates communication campaigns based on rigorous research and expert insight. I coordinate multiple-channel communication strategies and plan for key corporate initiatives, such as the Group's proactive response to the Coronavirus outbreak, the rearrangement of the management team, and the refresh of the Group’s purpose. I lead on and corporate campaigns that focus on making our objective resonate with stakeholders.Key Accomplishments • Designed and embedded an exceptional planning and editorial system and process to manage communication activities that span across diverse channels, brands, and stakeholder communities • Revamped research methods, incorporating introduction of a distinctive segmentation scheme aimed at boosting the effectiveness of our communication activity• Collaborated with the marketing team in rejuvenating corporate brand, including a fresh narrative, tone, and visual identity

Edinburgh, City Of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

I managed a team of 450 colleagues, developing a cohesive plan to ensure Divisional and Group targets were met. I created and implemented an expanded communications strategy to boost staff engagement and increase understanding of the Group’s objectives and improve the experience of our customers.Key Accomplishments • Guided the team through a substantial outsourcing agreement, regulating reputational risk and employee involvement to secure a favourable outcome for customers • Designed and implemented a business restructure, delivering over £1m in annual savings and preparing the function for greater success as part of expanded Group Strategy

London, United Kingdom

I provided strategic support to the Group Corporate Affairs Director, including supervising an £80 million budget and developing and implementing people plans to deliver ambitious culture targets. Led the reputation reporting to the Group CEO and Board.Key Accomplishments • Designed Corporate Affairs operational structure, generating £4m in lasting annual advantages • Co-ordinated a cross-Group initiative resulting in an additional £60m funding for Group's charitable Foundations, necessitating Board and shareholder endorsement • Supported the communication strategies related to EU Referendum and Group's departure from Government ownership • Designed and implemented the communication strategy and crafted speeches for Chief Executive and Chairman

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

I devised a revamped five-year strategy, which included fundraising proposals and strategic connections with prominent Scottish charities. I boosted the Foundation's position among targeted audiences, establishing it as Lloyds Banking Group's most popular engagement programme in Scotland.Key Accomplishments • Led the Foundation team providing financial support to the third sector in Scotland, fostering the Foundation's visibility among internal and external stakeholders, especially influential stakeholders to enhance advocacy • Contributed to the creation of Lloyds Banking Group's purpose of 'Helping Britain Prosper' and agreement of core success measures

Designed and delivered a £2 million grants programme for charities across Scotland and led the communications strategy to build understanding and advocacy of the work of the Foundation with key stakeholders.

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Ba (Hons), Business Studies