James Powell

Communications Executive

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About me
Head of Strategic Communications at Irwin Mitchell - Chartered Public Relations Practitioner. ICAEW Non-Executive Director Accredited.
Education
- King Edward VI Aston Grammar School, Birmingham
  1990 - 1997
- Sheffield Hallam University
  1997 - 2000
  Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English
Experience
- Capita Insurance Services
  Oct 2005 - Oct 2008
  Communications Executive
  Internal communications, intranet content manager. Event coordination, project support.
- VION Food Group
  Oct 2008 - Jan 2013
  Group Communications Manager
  Internal communications, intranet and website content management, PR and marketing support.
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc
  Feb 2013 - Nov 2013
  Communications Manager - Campaigns
  Responsible for all internal communications campaigns across Wm Morrisons plc (131,000 employees). Translation of marketing campaigns, HR initiatives and business change into employee-focused communication.
- PeoplePlus UK
  Nov 2013 - Sept 2015
  Internal Communications Manager
  Leadership Communications. Internal Communications strategy. Channels development. Business Unit partnership.
- Office Depot
  Sept 2015 - May 2016
  European Communications Manager
  Employee communications strategy and execution across European Contract Business. Leadership support and coaching.
- Yorkshire Building Society
  May 2016 - Mar 2018
  Temporarily responsible for leading the internal communications department. Responsible for channels management and development and editorial oversight. Focused on conversation and collaboration through effective use of social channels. Accountable for internal brand development and application.
  - Interim Head of Internal Communications
    Sept 2017 - Mar 2018
  - Senior Internal Communications Manager
    May 2016 - Aug 2017
- Irwin Mitchell
  Mar 2018 - now
  Responsible for leading and managing all communications activity related to the business's strategy implementation programme with a focus on colleague engagement. Privileged to lead the team and proud to share how we support our clients, colleagues and communities. Leading the Internal Communications team to be multi-award winning. Focused on supporting our colleagues to have brilliant conversations.
  - Head of Strategic Communications
    May 2024 - now
  - Head of Group Communications
    Oct 2021 - May 2024
  - Head Of Internal Communications
    Mar 2018 - Oct 2021
Licenses & Certifications
- MCIPR
  CIPR – Chartered Institute of Public Relations
- ICAEW Non-Executive Director Certificate
  Non-Executive Directors' Association
  Jan 2024
- Advanced Certificate in Public Relations
  Chartered Institute of Public Relations
  Jan 2012
- Chartered Public Relations Practitioner
  CIPR – Chartered Institute of Public Relations
  Oct 2021
Volunteer Experience
- Parent Governor
  Issued by Sacred Heart School on Dec 2023
  Associated with James Powell