Experience

Hull CVS

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Community Development

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  A key internal and external facing figure for the organisation; contributing to the formation of strategic partnerships; and primarily leading on the development and delivery of key sector services and longer term projects to ensure that Hull CVS continues to provide a high quality, appropriate and responsive service to meet the needs of the sector. A key internal and external facing figure for the organisation; contributing to the formation of strategic partnerships; and primarily leading on the development and delivery of key sector services and longer term projects to ensure that Hull CVS continues to provide a high quality, appropriate and responsive service to meet the needs of the sector.



Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside

• Public Policy
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Engagement Officer (Hull)

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2021

  • Public and partner agency point of contact for support from the OPCC and office’s representative at the Community Safety Partnership Strategic Board (CSP), Hull Youth Offending Board and numerous steering groups and operational groups. • Building effective networks of partners in achieving the outcomes of the Police and Crime Plan. This led to becoming chair of the CSP Communications and Engagement Group and developing the thriving Hull Engagers group which brings together cross sector organisations to maximise opportunities in the city. • Writing reports from complex data for OPCC, partners and the public and attending scrutiny meetings. • Regularly deputising for the Communications Manager in dealing with the media, producing press releases, coordinating campaigns and managing social media platforms. • Successfully planning, organising and delivering events in line with objectives and budget. • Developing the Hull Crime Reduction Fund grants process and monitoring and scrutinising local delivery in line with the grant agreements. • Instigating changes in how Hull’s ward safety priorities are identified and ensured community voice is incorporated into citywide strategies. • Co-producing projects with the public and partners that have helped make Hull safer. For instance the young person's Love Safety Campaign, Hull Playing Out and the Hull Fraud Forum. Show less



Humberside Police

• United Kingdom
• Law Enforcement
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Force Communications Officer

  • Apr 2008 - Jun 2017

  • Dealt with media enquiries and responded to reputational issue for the force, while proactively producing press releases that demonstrate positive policing, support investigations and reduce criminality. This included providing on-call out of hours support.• Directed communications activity linked to domestic abuse sexual offences, acquisitive crime, drugs and youth engagement. Which involved working closely with partners to research local issues, promote the work undertaken, develop communications plans and share best practice.• Utilised the forces social media accounts to communicate day to day issues, support campaigns, undertake two way engagement and conduct surveys. • Delivered integrated marketing and media campaigns with community safety partners for events like Hull Fair and the start of university academic year to reduce crime. This involved managing a communications budget, while securing further funding through partnership working. • Provided media, engagement and social media training workshops to new officers and staff. • Handled the internal communication required as part of the police inspection program. Show less

• Senior Media Officer (maternity cover)

  • Aug 2013 - Apr 2014

  • Managed a team of seven marketing and media professionals in order to support meet the forces day to day communications needs plus during major incidents (murders), critical incidents (tidal surge), high profile court cases, major reputational/crisis issues and regional events (Freedom Festival). • Created media strategies on behalf of the force, giving clear direction on how the media function supported overall objectives. This included horizon scanning in order to identify opportunities and threats. • Implemented forces media policy and provided guidance to staff on engagement with journalists and use of social media. Also manged forces communications complaints from the media and the public.• Developed and implemented an annual campaigns plan to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour across the Humberside area by researching crime trends and identified major events.• Represented the force in national and regional meetings. Show less



Neighbourhood Network Hull

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Neighbourhood Network Coordinator (Secondment)

  • Apr 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Developed and implemented a new strategy and delivery plan for the charity after undertaking extensive stakeholder engagement and research. This intelligence led approach resulted in third sector funding being secured from local and national sources and allowed the charity to better serve local community need. • Spearheaded a pilot restorative practice scheme to tackle neighbourhood disputes, a training scheme for groups wanting to learn more about crime prevention and a retail arm selling crime prevention tools. These all helped generate income to make the charity more sustainable. • Managed three members of staff and numerous volunteers in building strong links with public and private sector as the charity grew. Show less



North East Lincolnshire Council

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Marketing Assistant

  • Aug 2006 - Apr 2008

  • Established parental consultation to establish targeted new activities and communications methods. • Introduced impactful marketing material to promote the local services. • Successfully project managed numerous Children’s Service events including the high profile ‘Early Years Conference’ and ‘Childcare of the Year Awards’. • Established parental consultation to establish targeted new activities and communications methods. • Introduced impactful marketing material to promote the local services. • Successfully project managed numerous Children’s Service events including the high profile ‘Early Years Conference’ and ‘Childcare of the Year Awards’.



Sainsbury's Convenience/ Jacksons Convenience Stores

• Marketing Assistant

  • Mar 2004 - Aug 2006

  • Progressed from shop floor worker (February 2000) to head office co-coordinating all marketing material being sent to stores, project managing customer loyalty scheme and community projects; and liaising with design/print agencies. • Progressed from shop floor worker (February 2000) to head office co-coordinating all marketing material being sent to stores, project managing customer loyalty scheme and community projects; and liaising with design/print agencies.