Charles H.
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Japanese Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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High Intensity Negotiations in a Global Context
Dods Group LtdFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Negotiation Skills - Bilateral
CPDS - Centre for Political and Diplomatic StudiesFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Policy Essentials Programme
UK Civil ServiceFeb, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Digital for Press Officers
Parli-Training LtdSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Advanced Social Media Management
Parli-Training LtdJan, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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DRD Partnership
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Jan 2023 - Present
Helping clients navigate multifaceted communications challenges brought by public policy, crisis situations and litigation. I specialise in the science and technology sectors; managing accounts and designing strategy for clients in the data, energy and intellectual property sectors. My key discipline is public affairs, where I lead on facilitating client engagement with government, parliament and regulators. Helping clients navigate multifaceted communications challenges brought by public policy, crisis situations and litigation. I specialise in the science and technology sectors; managing accounts and designing strategy for clients in the data, energy and intellectual property sectors. My key discipline is public affairs, where I lead on facilitating client engagement with government, parliament and regulators.
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Department for Business and Trade
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Policy Advisor
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Feb 2022 - Jan 2023
As a Free Trade Negotiator I led the development of negotiation strategy and policy for the Digital Trade Chapter of Free Trade Agreements with international partners. Domestically, I held the position of policy expert for international data policy, open government, and international protections for Source Code and Cryptographic Information. Furthermore, I coordinated the Whitehall Digital Trade and Innovation Group, bringing together people and teams from across the government to determine the response to new and emerging digital trade and technology issues. Show less
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Policy Advisor
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Feb 2021 - Feb 2022
As a Policy Advisor I used data to assess regeneration proposals of up to £38m by judging their rationale and deliverabiltiy against investment guidelines. Furthermore, I led the development of our Business Case Assessment Process for £100m of large and novel projects; establishing assessment criteria, governance arrangements and cross government collaboration mechanisms. Additionally, I acted as a communications lead, taking responsibility on national funding announcements, strategic communications, information management and parliamentary handling. Show less
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House of Commons
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United Kingdom
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Political Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Parliamentary Assistant to a Former Cabinet Minister
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Oct 2018 - Feb 2021
As a parliamentary assistant I was responsible for managing parliamentary and constituency objectives. Specifically, my role centred on developing political intelligence, managing the media, handling sensitive correspondence, and ensuring positive stakeholder relations.
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Communications Consultant to Sir Charles Walker KBE MP
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Sep 2019 - Feb 2020
Sir Charles recruited me as a communications consultant for his parliamentary office and his 2019 re-election campaign.
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House of Commons
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United Kingdom
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Political Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Parliamentary Assistant
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Jul 2017 - Sep 2017
As a temporary Parliamentary Assistant for Sir Charles I managed the office casework and provided research and briefings on political affairs and parliamentary legislation. As a temporary Parliamentary Assistant for Sir Charles I managed the office casework and provided research and briefings on political affairs and parliamentary legislation.
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IBM
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Consultant
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Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
As the team leader I oversaw four consultants on behalf of IBM as part of their Business Innovation Program to deliver internal IT solutions for a charity. • Project Management: managing the team and retaining strategic oversight, ensuring cross team collaboration and effective internal management. • Client Management: analysing the client and their needs while ensuring a clear line of communication and input between the client and the consultants. • Project Drafting: establishing the business case and drafting the final report. Show less
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Education
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University of Southampton
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government