Chris Weavers
National Official (Campaigns and Communications) at NASUWT- Claim this Profile
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Jonathan Skewes
Chris Weavers is an experienced senior leader in the education sector. A specialist in communications,campaigns and external influence,he has high end political,networking and trade union skills. Chris is strategically focussed and combines that with operational excellence. He is a well respected manager and works to lead activists within a membership organisational context. Chris is seen as an exemplar within his field in terms of probity and governance expertise. He looks for collaboration where appropriate within networks and across organisations. he has also taken up leadership positions within a trade union think tank.
mike wojcik
Chris has sat on the Board of the Students’ Union for two terms, including selected as Deputy Chair for a term. Chris brings an inquisitive, thoughtful and well balanced perspective, particularly to complex and challenging themes. He’s a great listener, facilitator and helpful when summarizing the keys issues and decisions to be made. He is an excellent communicator, sound natural manner, and visibly driven my core ethical and improving society values framework.
Jonathan Skewes
Chris Weavers is an experienced senior leader in the education sector. A specialist in communications,campaigns and external influence,he has high end political,networking and trade union skills. Chris is strategically focussed and combines that with operational excellence. He is a well respected manager and works to lead activists within a membership organisational context. Chris is seen as an exemplar within his field in terms of probity and governance expertise. He looks for collaboration where appropriate within networks and across organisations. he has also taken up leadership positions within a trade union think tank.
mike wojcik
Chris has sat on the Board of the Students’ Union for two terms, including selected as Deputy Chair for a term. Chris brings an inquisitive, thoughtful and well balanced perspective, particularly to complex and challenging themes. He’s a great listener, facilitator and helpful when summarizing the keys issues and decisions to be made. He is an excellent communicator, sound natural manner, and visibly driven my core ethical and improving society values framework.
Jonathan Skewes
Chris Weavers is an experienced senior leader in the education sector. A specialist in communications,campaigns and external influence,he has high end political,networking and trade union skills. Chris is strategically focussed and combines that with operational excellence. He is a well respected manager and works to lead activists within a membership organisational context. Chris is seen as an exemplar within his field in terms of probity and governance expertise. He looks for collaboration where appropriate within networks and across organisations. he has also taken up leadership positions within a trade union think tank.
mike wojcik
Chris has sat on the Board of the Students’ Union for two terms, including selected as Deputy Chair for a term. Chris brings an inquisitive, thoughtful and well balanced perspective, particularly to complex and challenging themes. He’s a great listener, facilitator and helpful when summarizing the keys issues and decisions to be made. He is an excellent communicator, sound natural manner, and visibly driven my core ethical and improving society values framework.
Jonathan Skewes
Chris Weavers is an experienced senior leader in the education sector. A specialist in communications,campaigns and external influence,he has high end political,networking and trade union skills. Chris is strategically focussed and combines that with operational excellence. He is a well respected manager and works to lead activists within a membership organisational context. Chris is seen as an exemplar within his field in terms of probity and governance expertise. He looks for collaboration where appropriate within networks and across organisations. he has also taken up leadership positions within a trade union think tank.
mike wojcik
Chris has sat on the Board of the Students’ Union for two terms, including selected as Deputy Chair for a term. Chris brings an inquisitive, thoughtful and well balanced perspective, particularly to complex and challenging themes. He’s a great listener, facilitator and helpful when summarizing the keys issues and decisions to be made. He is an excellent communicator, sound natural manner, and visibly driven my core ethical and improving society values framework.
Experience
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NASUWT
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United Kingdom
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Political Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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National Official (Campaigns and Communications)
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Jan 2022 - Present
Co-ordinating and managing major projects, campaigns and national communications activities.Undertaking and commissioning research, member surveys and evaluating the impact of NASUWT communications and campaigns;Ensuring the effective and coherent use of the NASUWT brand image, logos and intellectual property;Co-ordinating the Union’s press, TV, radio and online advertising activity;Ensuring the development and enhancement of the Union’s website content and online presence;
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National Official (Campaigns, Policy and Communications) (Acting)
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Feb 2021 - Jan 2022
Co-ordinating and managing major projects, campaigns and national communications activities.Undertaking and commissioning research, member surveys and evaluating the impact of NASUWT communications and campaigns;Ensuring the effective and coherent use of the NASUWT brand image, logos and intellectual property;Co-ordinating the Union’s press, TV, radio and online advertising activity;Ensuring the development and enhancement of the Union’s website content and online presence;
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Principal Official (Parliamentary and Trade Union Liaison)
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Apr 2008 - Jan 2022
Representing the teachers' union in the United Kingdom in Westminster and in the devolved legislatures.Liaison with the TUC and with other trade unions domestically and internationally.Management of a variety of relationships with campaigning organisations, think tanks and other bodies.
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London Borough of Tower Hamlets
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Political Advisor to the Labour Group
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Jul 2004 - Mar 2008
Support for the Labour Group of Councillors at he London Borough of Tower Hamlets including political management, media relations and support of democratic structures and processes. Support for the Labour Group of Councillors at he London Borough of Tower Hamlets including political management, media relations and support of democratic structures and processes.
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National Union of Students (UK)
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Education
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Jul 2002 - Jun 2004
Nationally elected official with responsibility for the leading education and education funding policy development and campaigning. Nationally elected official with responsibility for the leading education and education funding policy development and campaigning.
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South East Area NUS
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Political Organizations
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Area Convenor
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Jul 2001 - Jun 2002
Organising region-wide campaigns Training student officers at institutions across the south east of England and South London. Providing advice and support on constitutional matters, reform and development. Organising region-wide campaigns Training student officers at institutions across the south east of England and South London. Providing advice and support on constitutional matters, reform and development.
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Reading Students' Union
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President Trading and Finance
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Jul 1999 - Jun 2001
Oversight of the finances of the organsiation and including budgeting and financial management Overall responsibility for all commercial operations of the organisation including catering, retail and licensed trade. Management responsibility including for staffing, financial and strategic matters. Oversight of the finances of the organsiation and including budgeting and financial management Overall responsibility for all commercial operations of the organisation including catering, retail and licensed trade. Management responsibility including for staffing, financial and strategic matters.
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Education
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1996 - 1999
The University of Reading
Bachelor of Science (BSc.), Land Management -
1994 - 1994
Fakenham VI Form College
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1989 - 1994
Fakenham High School
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2021 -
University of Chester
Master of Arts - MA, Change Management in the Voluntary Sector -
2003 - 2005
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Certificate in Voluntary Sector Studies
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