Experience

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  Autolus Ltd.

  • United Kingdom
  • Biotechnology
  • 400 - 500 Employee

  • Manager, Corporate Affairs

    • Aug 2021 - Present

    • Head of the Corporate Support Team (responsible for 10 team members). • Leading growth and development of the Corporate Support Team, including proactively driving recruitment activity (collaborating with the HR and TA department), coordinating and leading internal meetings, reviewing support requirements and restructuring work distribution / resources where necessary. • Strategic planning and delivery of business support and resources, working cross functionally to maximise organisational effectiveness; lead communication and collaborate with key stakeholders, and executives. • Identify, streamline, and deliver internal processes and provide training to ensure a collaborative approach is taken on business wide activities. • Lead, manage and direct staff responsible for wider company support, coaching managers, and senior members within the Corporate Support Team. • Identify opportunities to strengthen team dynamic and identify opportunities for individual and collaborative professional development. • Address conflicts and resolve issues within the team, promoting open communication and facilitating discussions to find mutually beneficial solutions.• Advocate for the Corporate Support team, ensuring that they have the necessary resources, support, and recognition to excel in their roles to support organisational growth. Highlight successes and achievements to Line Managers to celebrate achievements and encourage recognition.• To lead, and support company projects based around internal and external communication andimprove company processes. E.g., managing Internal and external relations: outreach to investors, employees, board members, industry analysts, patient groups, government agencies and other stakeholders.• Work cross functionally to support Investor Relations and Communications on behalf of the CEO.

  • Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2015 - Present

    • Responsible for the coordination of the CEO and the Board, leading the management of key meetings and events, internally, externally, and internationally, to include, full management of the CEO’s diary, arranging travel and expense management.• Lead the organisation and coordination of all Board meetings. • Prioritising company activity for the CEO, according to company goals and priorities. • To facilitate effective communication between the CEO and internal departments, providingcomprehensive, accurate and timely information between the executive, leadership staff and the CEO. • To ensure the confidentiality and sensitivity of executive business communications. • To manage, maintain, and develop office systems, including data management, and filing of documents and agreements, maintaining security and confidentiality.• To negotiate agreements directly with vendors, manage budgets, build external relationships, and onboard providers (e.g. hotel chains, housing authorities, event space, third party management).

  • PA to Senior Management Team

    • Jul 2015 - Present

    Supporting the CEO, Senior Management Team and Board members. Managing, maintaining and developing office systems, including data management and filing of agreements; archiving regulatory documents and working closely with the PA/Office Manager to organise and support events for the Company from budget setting to managing and liaising with external suppliers

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  Northern Education Trust

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

  • Administration Officer / PA to Directors

    • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Co-ordinate and maintain the diary of the Chief Operating Officer and the Directors, including organising of all appointments, meetings, travel arrangements. Provide support wider team with administrative tasks.

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  Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

  • Graduate Ambassador

    • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
    • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

    Working both independently and as a core team member, promoting Higher Education throughout the educational institutions in England, whilst supporting the Recruitment and Admissions team of Northumbria University through the creation and development of promotional materials, delivery of presentat...

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  Northumbria University

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne / Northumberland NHS Trust

  • Midwifery Studies - First Class

    • Mar 2010 - Apr 2013
    • Newcastle Upon Tyne / Northumberland NHS Trust

    Support and educate women from various backgrounds and the delivery of babies both in community and hospital settings. To deliver babies independently and to address emergency situations; maintain accurate and comprehensive records and initiate referral and support activity as required. To delive...

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  Stray FM

  • Harrogate, United Kingdom

  • Media Sales Executive

    • Feb 2008 - Feb 2010
    • Harrogate, United Kingdom

    Implementing and monitoring advertising and marketing campaigns whist managing and developing relationships. Presenting marketing campaigns to both clients and colleagues, working within the marketing team to meet both team and individual targets.

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  Gateway Lightowler Estate Agency

  • Ripon, North Yorkshire

  • Assistant Manager

    • Dec 2006 - Jan 2008
    • Ripon, North Yorkshire

    The administrative and reputation management of the Ripon Branch of Yorkshire based estate agent chain. Overseeing all aspects of the negotiation process, sales chain and letting processes including liaising with customers, legal teams and mortgage advisors. Promotion of the business through deve...