Laura Lehman
Head of Marketing and Communications at nurtureuk- Claim this Profile
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Michael Corley
Laura is that rare thing: a thinker and a doer - combining cool intelligence with a straightforward determination to get the job done. Her judicious approach to tricky situations marks her out as someone who has the potential to lead. I learned a lot from working with Laura.
Michael Corley
Laura is that rare thing: a thinker and a doer - combining cool intelligence with a straightforward determination to get the job done. Her judicious approach to tricky situations marks her out as someone who has the potential to lead. I learned a lot from working with Laura.
Michael Corley
Laura is that rare thing: a thinker and a doer - combining cool intelligence with a straightforward determination to get the job done. Her judicious approach to tricky situations marks her out as someone who has the potential to lead. I learned a lot from working with Laura.
Michael Corley
Laura is that rare thing: a thinker and a doer - combining cool intelligence with a straightforward determination to get the job done. Her judicious approach to tricky situations marks her out as someone who has the potential to lead. I learned a lot from working with Laura.
Experience
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nurtureuk
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Marketing and Communications
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Adoption UK
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United Kingdom
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Individual and Family Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Manager
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
- Oversight of all the major Adoption UK communications channels - Responsible for the development and implementation of the charity's communications strategy - Brand management - Line management of press, communications and publications officers - Oversight of all the major Adoption UK communications channels - Responsible for the development and implementation of the charity's communications strategy - Brand management - Line management of press, communications and publications officers
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Banbury Guardian
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Editor
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2011 - 2015
- Led the news team to gather and deliver print, online and social media content for the Banbury Guardian newspaper. - Managed, motivated and guided the team. - Edited and proofread copy for print and web, sub-edited pages and sent pages to press. - Enjoyed overall responsibility for the product in the absence of the editor, including ensuring press deadline was met and legal and ethical requirements adhered to. - Maintained excellent relationships with senior managers, other departments, direct reports and members of the public. - Oversaw organisation of rotas and holidays. - Conducted performance reviews for junior reporters. - Was responsible for diary management and product planning. Show less
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Reporter
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2006 - 2011
- Wrote tight, accurate copy to deadline for the Banbury Guardian newspaper and website as well as its sister paper The Review and a number of supplements. - Sourced stories and carried out interviews on a range of topics from council initiatives to human interest tales. - Dealt effectively with members of the public, community leaders, press officers and other media professionals on a daily basis. - Regularly attended council meetings, court hearings and press conferences. - Carried out a range of news editing duties and provided support and guidance to junior reporters and work experience students. Show less
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Education
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2006 - 2006
Harlow School of Journalism
Postgraduate Diploma, Newspaper Journalism -
2001 - 2004
University of the West of England
BA Joint Honours English and History, 2.1
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