Communications Manager

• Mar 2022 - Present

Senior Communications Officer

• Jun 2020 - Feb 2022

Communications Officer

• Nov 2017 - Jun 2020

People’s Postcode Lottery has helped raise over one billion pounds for charities and good causes, since starting in 2005.I'm part of the team that tells its stories. We raise awareness of what is possible, thanks to players.I lead corporate communications, special projects, and change communications. Including: publishing, public affairs, corporate social media channels, partner content, website content and management. I also support on issues management and internal communications. Show less

Communications Specialist

• Jun 2022 - Present

I support the communications and international affairs directors in global and group-level English-speaking communications and strategy. I work with communications colleagues in five countries and support on corporate publishing for the Postcode Lottery Group - an organisation that is one of the world's largest private charity donors. I support the communications and international affairs directors in global and group-level English-speaking communications and strategy. I work with communications colleagues in five countries and support on corporate publishing for the Postcode Lottery Group - an organisation that is one of the world's largest private charity donors.

Marketing and Communications Officer

• Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

I managed the PR and communications for the largest theatre venue in the UK - the Edinburgh Playhouse. Working with producers, unit publicists, company managers and cast on a range of leading shows and productions, I developed and delivered press campaigns, managed press night performances, reviews, media bids and photo opportunities for touring product as well as specific activity for the venue, within ATG's portfolio. I managed the PR and communications for the largest theatre venue in the UK - the Edinburgh Playhouse. Working with producers, unit publicists, company managers and cast on a range of leading shows and productions, I developed and delivered press campaigns, managed press night performances, reviews, media bids and photo opportunities for touring product as well as specific activity for the venue, within ATG's portfolio.

Communications Officer

• Sep 2014 - Mar 2017

I led on the PR and communications for:- Edinburgh Castle, Scotland's number one paid for visitor attraction - Duff House- Collections- Commercial and Tourism- Survey and Recording, including exhibitions, collections and publicationsI also project managed the Scottish Heritage Angel Awards and an £8.9 million project in Stirling, the Engine Shed.

Communications Assistant

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2014

Account Executive

• Feb 2013 - Jul 2014

BIG is the biggest PR agency in the UK, outside of London. I was involved in all aspects of client activity, from day to day activities through to new business pitches. I serviced client accounts spanning the sports, tourism and leisure, consumer, professional services, food and drink, design, charity, engineering and software and music sectors. My work included: Glasgow Taxis, Hamilton Park Racecouse, SPFL, Bauer Media, Scottish Canals, Open Ear, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, Glasgow Science Centre, Glendola Leisure, PPL, Law At Work, Scottish Government, Puma Hotels, WWF Scotland and Space Solutions, among others. Show less

PR Assistant

• Dec 2011 - Feb 2013

I assisted the PR manager. My work covered all areas of the society and its conservation mission, including the visitor attractions RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park. Key duties included: - Copy writing: press releases, photocalls, blogs, quotes, op eds, briefing documents and statements - Managing photocalls and camera crews - Being the first point of contact for media - Compiling monthly board PR reports, and weekly coverage summaries - Managing a press phone rota, and providing out of hours cover - Publicising events - Handling crisis communications I built postitive working relationships with colleagues and members of the press. I was also responsible for securing a series of five minute insert films on a UK national TV programme. Bringing a pro-active approach to my work, I made the most of every opportunity available for my employer. Show less

PR and Events Intern

• Oct 2011 - Dec 2011

Unpaid internship. Assisting with professional services accounts, I researched new client areas, created media lists, drafted press releases, monitored coverage and helped plan events. Unpaid internship. Assisting with professional services accounts, I researched new client areas, created media lists, drafted press releases, monitored coverage and helped plan events.

Events Aide Volunteer

• Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

I volunteered at several events, aiding the events team to ensure a smooth running event. I was brought onboard as an ongoing volunteer, to help at various upcoming events. I volunteered at several events, aiding the events team to ensure a smooth running event. I was brought onboard as an ongoing volunteer, to help at various upcoming events.

Account Assistant Intern

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

I assisted the agency across various consumer, not for profit and public sector clients. I assisted the agency across various consumer, not for profit and public sector clients.

Marketing and Communications Intern

• Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

I interned in the marketing and communications department during the reopening and relaunch of The National Museum of Scotland. Tasks included: - Managing the press desk during various press and media days - Acting as a photographer and broadcast crew liaison - Compiling press packs - Maintaining media lists - Monitoring/collating coverage -Assisting at photocalls - Supporting the team during the opening media event I interned in the marketing and communications department during the reopening and relaunch of The National Museum of Scotland. Tasks included: - Managing the press desk during various press and media days - Acting as a photographer and broadcast crew liaison - Compiling press packs - Maintaining media lists - Monitoring/collating coverage -Assisting at photocalls - Supporting the team during the opening media event

PR Assistant Intern

• May 2011 - Jun 2011

I assisted the PR team across their various accounts, helping with mail outs, product sample send outs, creating media lists, attending and supporting at events and general PR support tasks. I assisted the PR team across their various accounts, helping with mail outs, product sample send outs, creating media lists, attending and supporting at events and general PR support tasks.

Event Aide

• Nov 2010 - Nov 2010

Voluntary role. I was participant liaison, also aiding the organising team throughout the duration of the sporting event. Voluntary role. I was participant liaison, also aiding the organising team throughout the duration of the sporting event.