Experience

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  J d wetherspoon plc

  Aug 2013 - May 2016

  Team leader

  Responsible for cash management, leading team, staff training, organising team and working with Manager(s) to run shifts

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  Mazars

  May 2016 - Jun 2017

  Tax compiler

  Preparation and completion of Tax Returns for a range of organisations and individuals.

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  Dumfries and galloway council

  May 2017 - May 2022

  Elected member

  Elected Member representing the Annandale North ward. -Working on behalf of constituents at a local and national level by carrying out casework, holding surgeries and working with local groups and organisations to make positive local change.-Sitting and playing an active part in Council Committees to decide and scrutinise Directorate business plans, policies, finances and key performance indicators. I have sat on a range of committees that are responsible for a number of services areas, employment matters, pension management and that hold a quasi-judicial role.-Holding the role of Labour Group Business Manager. Support the Group and Council Leader. Co-ordinating policy and acting as Labour Group Budget lead.-Having a leadership role in the Council as Chair of the Finance, Procurement and Transformation Committee. Providing political leadership and scrutiny over the Council’s budget and our transformation programme to modernise how the council operates.-Representing the Council and work across the Council on key areas as the Council’s Young People’s Champion and Events Champion. Show less

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  The scottish parliament

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2019

  Handling press and media for Colin Smyth MSP including researching and drafting press releases and handling press enquiries. Identifying and developing press stories for both local and national press.Organising engagement events and photo calls for local press.Drafting Parliamentary Questions and letters to Ministers, public bodies and external stakeholders.Drafting speeches.Monitoring local press and keeping accurate records.Liasing with constituents and community groups.Managing social media content across Facebook and Twitter and updating according on Colin’s work in Parliament and the region, with a focus on Colin’s role as Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity.Organising campaigning.Managing and uploading content to Colin’s website.Working as part of a team to support Colin Smyth MSP and his work both in Parliament and in the Region. Show less

  • Communications Officer

    May 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Researcher

    Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Families outside

  Nov 2019 - Feb 2022

  Policy and public affairs officer

  -Identity priority areas for external policy change.-Lead and develop effective influencing strategies to achieve positive change on priority issues, influencing the Scottish Government, the Scottish Prison Service, private prison providers and other agencies.-Lead on policy consultations and calls for evidence.-Follow through on Families Outside policy initiatives and campaigns.-Write and commission policy briefings in line with Families Outside strategic aims.-Give oral evidence in Parliament as required.-Act as Secretariat, plan and organise the Parliamentary CPG on Families Affected by Imprisonment.-Lead and contribute to policy discussions and working groups that further strategic aims of Families Outside.-Support families to contribute to policy consultations and calls for evidence.-Ensure organisational compliance with the Lobbying (Scotland) Act 2016. Show less

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  The scottish parliament

  Feb 2022 - Aug 2024

  Head of office

  Lead and manage Sarah Boyack MSP’s team to represent communities and businesses in the Lothians regions.-Principal advisor -Line management of staff-Responsible for use of the Members budget in line with the Members Expenses Scheme-Provide advice and support on the Members front bench portfolio (energy, fuel poverty, Deposit Return Scheme, Circular Economy, Future Generations policy. Formerly - constitution)-Lead on all aspects of the proposed Members Bill.

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  House of commons

  Jul 2024 - now

  Senior parliamentary advisor

  • Lead and manage Tracy Gilbert MP’s team• Act as principal advisor to the MP• Support all parliamentary work including speeches, Select Committee prep and APPGs• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships in line with constituency priorities and MP interests • Manage IPSA allocated budget