Tim Ashby Email & Phone Number

Watford, England, United Kingdom

Role starts in September 2024. Will add bio later.

Watford, England, United Kingdom

As the Senior Communications and Engagement Officer, I develop communication plans, mentor junior team members, and manage partner agencies for campaign success. I lead social media efforts, use analytics tools, and create engaging content. I oversee website development, produce videos, and monitor media coverage. Additionally, I handle internal communications, events, and maintain the photo library, ensuring the council's representation aligns with corporate priorities. I stay updated on industry developments for continuous improvement.

Watford, England, United Kingdom

Lead Communications Officer on Town Hall Quarter project. The 10-year Town Hall Quarter programme brings together seven interconnected projects that will all contribute to revitalising the spaces around the Town Hall, opening up the area to create a vibrant neighbourhood, places for business and areas for all the community to use and enjoy.

Watford, United Kingdom

In my role as Communications and Engagement Officer, my responsibilities included developing and executing comprehensive communication plans for various campaigns, ensuring timely delivery. I created clear and engaging copy for internal and external channels, managed website content, and enhanced our social media presence through analytics.Internally, I led communication efforts, wrote staff emails, and contributed to the monthly staff newsletter. Additionally, I organised photo and filming opportunities, monitored media coverage, and responded to inquiries. My role extended to contributing to the development of new website sections, such as the Watford Local Plan, thereby actively shaping the organisation's communication strategies.

Watford, United Kingdom

As a Digital Communications Officer, my key responsibilities included crafting and implementing impactful content for Action for Children across digital channels. I managed social media accounts, provided digital support, and developed reporting tools for services. I project-managed the creation of user-friendly websites and online systems, ensuring a seamless user experience. I also conducted training sessions for service staff in CMS, Social Media, SEO, and Analytics, and I tracked and promoted service sites using Analytics and SEO, emphasising evidence-based and user-first approaches. Additionally, I created engaging content showcasing the charity's impact, monitored campaign success, and applied insights for future improvements using tools like Google Data Studio.

Rickmansworth

As a Communications Officer, I played a crucial role in ensuring effective communication between the council and stakeholders. My responsibilities included editing Three Rivers Times, managing four interactive websites, updating the council's online platforms, and producing monthly e-newsletters. I also adeptly handled media requests, conducted statistical analysis for performance improvement, and organised committee meetings. Additionally, I managed budget monitoring software for the elections and finance department, showcasing my proficiency in financial processes.

Communication And Media Studies

Edexcel BTEC Level 2 – Principles of Business and Administration. Completed as part of my apprenticeship at Three Rivers District Council

Education record

3 A-Levels Government and Politics (A), History (A), Psychology (B) 1 AS Level Physical Education (C) 9.5 GCSEs - ICT (A), PE (A), History.