Experience

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  Champions UK plc

  • Costock, England, United Kingdom

  • Marketing Manager

    • Mar 2024 - Present
    • Costock, England, United Kingdom

    Leading on all Marketing & PR activities for Champions (UK) plc, pro-active media liaison, social media, emails, event support, awards etc

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  Ashfield District Council

  • Kirkby in Ashfield, England, United Kingdom

  • Communications Manager

    • May 2022 - Feb 2024
    • Kirkby in Ashfield, England, United Kingdom

    As Communications Manager I managed a team leading on external comms, website and social media, media relations and PR including crisis management, internal comms, stakeholder management, design and print and Council campaigns.

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  Broxtowe Borough Council

  • Corporate Communications Manager

    • Apr 2021 - May 2022

    Provided interim cover at the Council managing the Corporate Communications Dept. Lead on external comms and PR, internal comms, web and digital, design and print, Council communication campaigns and also managed the Civic Office supporting the Mayor of Broxtowe.

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  Freelance

  • Nottingham

  • Career Break/Homeschool Headteacher

    • Aug 2020 - Mar 2021
    • Nottingham

    After an unexpected redundancy following (almost) 24 years' service, I took some time out to consider my options and apply for some interesting new roles. During this time I also assumed the position of "Homeschool Headteacher" during Covid19 lockdown (until March 2021)! I am pleased to say my team of 3 produced some outstanding results!Duties included project management, meeting deadlines, time management, motivation, reviewing work and providing feedback.

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  Nottingham College

  • Nottingham

  • Marketing & Communications Manager

    • Sep 1996 - Jul 2020
    • Nottingham

    Media and Press Manager: Managed a media relations/press office function dealing with proactive positive PR, reputation and crisis comms and all general media enquiries by developing and maintaining a positive relationship with local and national journalists and other key stakeholders. Creative Marketing: Devised and delivered a broad range of innovative and creative advertising campaigns to deliver student recruitment and retention including radio, TV, out of home, online/digital and print adverts. Media buying, sponsorship deals and managing external media agencies.Strategy: Devised communication strategies and managed relationships for external and internal stakeholders delivering messaging including CRM email, print and direct mail.Team Leader: Lead a Communications team of 4 people to produce compelling copy for the website, all external communications, printed materials, video and photography, advertising, social media and internal communications for staff and students ensuring a consistent message and tone.Department Manager: Managed a Design team of up to 4 people to produce all the college’s printed and digital output including personalised print, prospectuses and many other online and offline work.Branding: Lead and managed two major rebrand projects from concept to output and lead on driving the new brand forward using a range of channels including outdoor, cinema and digital/social media. Budget Management: Managed a significant annual marketing budget ensuring best value at all times.Networking and insight: Networked with key stakeholders in many sectors across the City to maintain and develop positive relationships to promote a positive narrative for the college. Worked collaboratively with big brands e.g Capital FM, Nottingham Forest, Nottingham Post, Showcase Cinema and Nottingham Arena.

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  Various Companies

  • Contract work

    • Feb 1996 - Sep 1996

    Following a relocation to Nottingham, I undertook several temporary contracts whilst looking for a permanent position including roles at Boots (General Administration) and Arnold & Carlton College (Marketing Officer). Secured a permanent role at South Nottingham College in September 1996.

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  SMART CARD NEWS LIMITED

  • Brighton

  • Sales & Marketing Manager

    • Sep 1992 - Feb 1996
    • Brighton

    Responsible for increasing the subscription numbers of a leading monthly international newsletter about the Smart Card industry.• Direct mail• Telephone Sales• Marketing & advertising• Account Management• News research and content creation• Attended events and exhibitions• Office management