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London Area, United Kingdom

London

Making moments that matter for companies that build the future. Working with fascinating clients across a range of high-impact, high-innovation areas including biotechnology, life sciences, low carbon tech, space and artificial intelligence. Championing client interests to government, parliament and the wider policy community. Putting in place long-term sustainable public affairs and communication strategies to deliver impact and tangible results. Providing insight and analysis on policy… Show more Making moments that matter for companies that build the future. Working with fascinating clients across a range of high-impact, high-innovation areas including biotechnology, life sciences, low carbon tech, space and artificial intelligence. Championing client interests to government, parliament and the wider policy community. Putting in place long-term sustainable public affairs and communication strategies to deliver impact and tangible results. Providing insight and analysis on policy developments, political risk and public sector market opportunities. Client base covers companies, funds, membership bodies, start and scale-ups and organisations across the wider public research and innovation ecosystem. #Tech #Science #Innovation #DigitalPlatforms #ArtificialIntelligence #QuantumTechnologies #BigData #CyberSecurity #Energy #LifeSciences #FutureNow Show less

A trade association representing over 40,000 hospitality businesses, including the leading hotel and attraction corporates. Represented member interests on matters of taxation, skills and training and a wide range of regulatory issues (including on online platforms and the sharing economy). This period increased the number of engaged Parliamentarians from 40 to more than 175 engaged MPs and Lords, and the creation of a new programme of industry engagement in Westminster, Holyrood and the… Show more A trade association representing over 40,000 hospitality businesses, including the leading hotel and attraction corporates. Represented member interests on matters of taxation, skills and training and a wide range of regulatory issues (including on online platforms and the sharing economy). This period increased the number of engaged Parliamentarians from 40 to more than 175 engaged MPs and Lords, and the creation of a new programme of industry engagement in Westminster, Holyrood and the Senedd. Founded Hospitality Day in Parliament and undertook media and select committee appearances on regular basis. Show less

Manager of the Campaign to Reduce Tourism VAT in the United Kingdom. In this time the Campaign grew into a national issue with the support of over 180 Members of Parliament, high-profile media coverage with the supporting over 45,000 hospitality businesses. In November 2017 the Government announced a HM Treasury consultation into reducing Tourism VAT.

London, United Kingdom

Horseferry Public Affairs established, supporting clients across several sectors including technology, science, hospitality, education, and the third sector.Clients included Cut Tourism VAT, British Hospitality Association, Just Rifles and a range of STEM organisations.

London, United Kingdom

• Managing public affairs campaigns • Stakeholder engagement and maintenance• Speechwriting• Engaging with Westminster and Whitehall • Parliamentary briefing• Membership communications• Social media

Short term contract to draft report on the integration of new migrant communities into British society.

In this position, I had responsibility for co-ordinating this senior MP's Parliamentary duties and delivering speeches, research, press and public relations, and management of other members of the team. Period heading the office coincided with Mr Vaz securing chairmanship of the Home Affairs Committee.

Providing research and support to the Next Step Foundation's series of events based around the British Presidency of the European Union and the diversity agenda.

Internship for Public Diplomacy Project and organiser of Party Conference Fringe Event Programme

Executive Assistant to Government Decontamination and Recovery Service Project Team

Administration Officer and Website editor

Ma, International Peace And Security

Result: Distinction Course areas including: Conflict in the post-Cold War world; Peaceful Settlement of Disputes; Strategic Studies.

Bsc, International Relations And History

Activities and Societies: International Relations Society (Grimshaw Club) The Beaver Result: Upper Second Class Honours Core subjects.