Senior communications and public affairs Director with board level experience of providing advice on strategic communications, public affairs, policy development and organisational change . Widespread experience and track record in senior roles for range of national organisations in politically sensitive areas and managing the reputation of organisations undergoing rapid change. Now specialising in age issues particularly age and employment, age friendly workplaces, campaigning against agesim and developing policy on inter generational dialogues on the future of work through the RSA Good Work GuildSkills•Measured strategic thinker producing strategic communications strategies and advice supporting business goals•Strong influencer and experience of forging relationships with stakeholders across different sectors•Skilled at issues management – with excellent political understanding and handling tricky areas most notably on age issues•Experience of developing and implementing innovative communication campaigns around age issues•Well versed in handling areas of risk including horizon scanning•Track record of building consumer engagement in organisations and developing cultural change•Strong expertise and track record in policy development in different sectors and embedding effective communications at the heart of policy •Experienced leader and manager and skilled in recruiting talent and building successful teams, transformational change and employee engagement Specialties: – age and employment issues, developing age friendly organisations, campaigning on age related issues ,reputation management; communications strategy; public affairs and lobbying, policy development and consultations, change management, transition communications, marketing, employee communications, digital communications, corporate positioning and brand identity; campaign management; team development and successful delivery.