Experience

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of International and Trade (Online Harms)

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  I lead the International & Trade team for Security & Online Harms, working with overseas governments through bilateral and multilateral engagements to showcase the UK's approach to illegal and legal online harms, as well as presenting and engaging on the the UK's Online Safety Bill. I lead the International & Trade team for Security & Online Harms, working with overseas governments through bilateral and multilateral engagements to showcase the UK's approach to illegal and legal online harms, as well as presenting and engaging on the the UK's Online Safety Bill.



UK Home Office

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of International Engagement, Online Policy Unit

  • Aug 2020 - Feb 2022

  I led the International Engagement Team in the Online Policy Unit, which sits within the Office for Security & Counter-Terrorism and focuses on preventing terrorist use of the internet (PTUI) policy. I led the implementation of OPU's International Engagement Strategy, including facilitating the UK's bilateral engagements with international partners on PTUI policy; the UK's representation in multilateral fora (eg. G7, UNGA, Five Country Ministerial) and industry-led groupings (eg. GIFCT) on PTUI/Online Harms issues; and leading capacity-building initiatives. Show less



Foreign and Commonwealth Office

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Programme Manager, British High Commission Nairobi

  • Aug 2019 - Aug 2020

  Based in the British High Commission Nairobi, I worked throughout East Africa to lead the successful development and implementation of the £12m, 3-year PVE programme, working with colleagues at British Embassies/High Commissions in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique and Ethiopia to ensure alignment with UK strategic policy priorities; manage the relationship with the implementing consortium and ensure adherence to reporting deadlines; and provide reporting on the programme to senior figures and Ministers. Show less



UK Home Office

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Strategic Planning Officer

  • Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

  I worked with units across the Home Office's directorates for National Security (OSCT) and Serious & Organised Crime on medium/long-term strategic planning, with an emphasis on international/multilateral engagement and formulating new approaches to cooperating with European partners over the next 10 years. I worked with units across the Home Office's directorates for National Security (OSCT) and Serious & Organised Crime on medium/long-term strategic planning, with an emphasis on international/multilateral engagement and formulating new approaches to cooperating with European partners over the next 10 years.



Foreign and Commonwealth Office

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Europe Bilateral Policy Officer, Joint International Counter-Terrorism Unit

  • Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  Working in a team focussed on international security issues, I led on the formulation, scrutiny and delivery of the UK's engagement strategy with with 8 European countries on CT and security. This involved: developing and analysing policy options and their associated impacts; briefing Ministers and senior officials; travel to British Embassies across Europe to meet international stakeholders and deliver engagement activity; the organisation of engagement events; and the management of multiple key relationships with contacts across the UK government and overseas. I was also a member of the FCO's crisis response team and enrolled in Arabic classes. Show less



Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Officer

  • Apr 2017 - Jan 2018

  I worked in Cardiff University's International Office to support the implementation of the University's international strategy. I supported the Regional Managers for the Americas, Africa, Middle East, South East Asia and South Asia in developing international markets by working with agents and schools in-country to recruit the best students to Cardiff University, and travelling regularly to represent the University in Higher Education fairs across the world. I worked in Cardiff University's International Office to support the implementation of the University's international strategy. I supported the Regional Managers for the Americas, Africa, Middle East, South East Asia and South Asia in developing international markets by working with agents and schools in-country to recruit the best students to Cardiff University, and travelling regularly to represent the University in Higher Education fairs across the world.



Foreign and Commonwealth Office

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Coordination Officer

  • Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

  Based in a team working on counter-terrorism issues in the Middle East and North Africa, this role centred on liaison with partners across the UK government, foreign governments and the UN to ensure the successful delivery of projects and objectives. My day-to-day tasks ranged from preparing policy briefings for Ministers and senior colleagues; liaison with international partners; administrating and supporting the operation of Ministerial meetings; preparing daily updates of developments in counter-terrorism; conducting research and analysis of developments in terrorist propaganda; ad-hoc project support; and managing and updating online systems. I have also coordinated a Minister's visit to the UAE and overseen several visits to the UK of representatives from partner governments. I have also enrolled in a beginners' Arabic class, and intermediate Spanish class. Show less



The Labour Party

• United Kingdom
• Political Organizations
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Mobilisation Assistant (EU Referendum - Labour In For Britain)

  • Apr 2016 - Jun 2016

  Working with local activists and parties across Preston, Blackburn and Burnley to coordinate activities and mobilise support to campaign for a 'Remain' vote on the 23rd June. Working with local activists and parties across Preston, Blackburn and Burnley to coordinate activities and mobilise support to campaign for a 'Remain' vote on the 23rd June.



University of Bristol Students' Union

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Undergraduate Education Officer

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  I was elected by over 1100 students to represent them as a full-time sabbatical officer for the 2014-15 academic year at the University of Bristol Students' Union. As Undergraduate Education Officer, I represented students within the university on academic, pastoral and welfare matters. I sat on several top-level university committees with the senior management, lead campaigns to represent students' interests and liaise with key actors in the university and wider community to shape, and actively improve, students' academic experience. Show less



University of Bristol

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Ambassador

  • Oct 2011 - Jun 2014

  As a student ambassador my roles included promoting and showcasing higher education, with a particular emphasis on the University of Bristol, to children and teenagers of all ages. My job occasionally involved me visiting schools to talk about higher education, and also involved me frequently hosting groups of students visiting the university. I conducted tours, activities and Q&A sessions with teenagers and parents when they visited, and promoted the university at events. As a student ambassador my roles included promoting and showcasing higher education, with a particular emphasis on the University of Bristol, to children and teenagers of all ages. My job occasionally involved me visiting schools to talk about higher education, and also involved me frequently hosting groups of students visiting the university. I conducted tours, activities and Q&A sessions with teenagers and parents when they visited, and promoted the university at events.



In2action Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Children's Courier

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2011

  I worked on a campsite in Pierrefitte-sur-Sauldre, France, in a team of 4 children's couriers to deliver fun and exciting sessions to children aged in various groups between 4 and 18, as well as families. I worked on a campsite in Pierrefitte-sur-Sauldre, France, in a team of 4 children's couriers to deliver fun and exciting sessions to children aged in various groups between 4 and 18, as well as families.



Primark

• Ireland
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retail operative

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2011

  My tasks involved having to replenish stock in my department and keep the store looking tidy, as well as to assist customers to find items and work on the tills when required. My tasks involved having to replenish stock in my department and keep the store looking tidy, as well as to assist customers to find items and work on the tills when required.



Canvas Holidays

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campsite Courier

  • Jul 2010 - Sep 2010

  I worked in Dol-de-Bretagne, France, for 7 weeks: my responsibilities included reception work, cleaning, basic maintenance duties and being a friendly face around the campsite. I worked in Dol-de-Bretagne, France, for 7 weeks: my responsibilities included reception work, cleaning, basic maintenance duties and being a friendly face around the campsite.



The Grapes

• Wrea Green, Lancashire

• Waiter & Barman

  • Jun 2008 - Jun 2010

  My responsibilities included serving customers, processing payments, preparing desserts and working on the bar. My responsibilities included serving customers, processing payments, preparing desserts and working on the bar.