Experience

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  Radiocentre

  • United Kingdom
  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Chief Executive Officer

    • Jul 2022 - Present

    CEO of the industry body for commercial radio in the UK. Leading commercial radio’s engagement with Government, regulators and political stakeholders, as well as overseeing the sector’s joint marketing and research activities with advertisers and agencies. Demonstrating the value of radio as a force for good and its effectiveness for brands.

  • Chief Operating Officer

    • Apr 2021 - Present

    Oversee the delivery of effective policy and public affairs strategies for Radiocentre and the commercial radio sector. Lead responsibility for developing relationships with external stakeholders and influencing Government, regulators and decision makers. Manage membership and governance issues.

  • Director of External Affairs

    • Sep 2010 - Apr 2021

    Director responsible for external communications and engagement with regulators, politicians and industry stakeholder on behalf of the commercial radio trade body. Oversee all policy, public affairs and PR functions. Worked to reinvigorate the organisation and shift strategic positioning. Achieved changes to regulatory environment that helped drive record revenues for commercial radio companies.

  • Head of Policy

    • Mar 2009 - Aug 2010

    Lead responsibility for development and communication of regulatory and industry policy affecting commercial radio companies.

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  Equity UK

  • Senior Research & Parliamentary Advisor

    • Oct 2004 - Mar 2009

    Oversaw policy, communications, strategy, research and public affairs functions of performers’ trade union. Worked closely with a broad range of interest groups, political organisations and representatives from the creative industries.

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  Finance Sector Union of Australia

  • National Industrial Officer

    • Aug 2003 - May 2004

    Managed negotiations, industrial campaigns and dispute resolution. Carried out strategic planning work with independent research agencies and dealt with relevant policy issues.

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  Communication Workers Union

  • United Kingdom
  • Public Relations and Communications Services
  • 200 - 300 Employee

  • Head of Research

    • May 2002 - May 2003

    Senior management role with responsibility for research department. Advised the leadership and senior officials on communications, strategy and policy development. Liaised with government, unions and lobby groups on policy and public affairs matters. Provided research and analysis to support collective negotiations.

  • Researcher

    • Jan 1999 - Apr 2002

    Generated reports, policy submissions and briefing material on key issues in the communications and finance industries. Responsible for project management and analysis, in support of major campaigns and collective bargaining negotiations.

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  Department of Trade and Industry

  • Executive Officer

    • May 1998 - Dec 1998

    Provided research and support, dealt with correspondence and inquiries in a high profile government department. Prepared briefings for Ministers during the final parliamentary stages of the National Minimum Wage legislation. Responsible for the public enquiries and consultation process.

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  House of Commons

  • Parliamentary Researcher

    • Jan 1995 - May 1997

    Worked for three Labour MPs consecutively in the run up to the 1997 General Election. Conducted research, wrote briefings, speech notes, press releases and correspondence. Supported parliamentary groups and committees. Drafted motions and questions to support parliamentary business. Ran busy parliamentary offices. Responsible for the supervision and the workload of office staff.