John Williams

Experience

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  Old Course Experience, Keith Prowse

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2009

  Event & Marketing Co-ordinator

  Organising golf events in Scotland for private clients and organisations. Managing the event from the initial point of contact and sale, through until successful completion. I would have regular contact with clients and suppliers to ensure all areas of the event were managed efficiently. Managed customised programmes throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as creating a suite of new packages for new destinations.

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  Higher Education Academy Subject Centre, University of Southampton

  Jan 2010 - Aug 2011

  Managed the Centre's communication policy, website, monthly e-bulletin and coordinated the publication of print and online materials for marketing, training and research. Project managed and coordinated the UK's largest social work education conference, JSWEC, and other events. Primary contact for external partners and the press. Organising events, producing publications and materials, and coordinating other activities which support academics in developing excellence in learning and teaching.

  • Communications & Events Officer

    Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

  • Events and Information Assistant

    Jan 2010 - Dec 2010
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  National Institute for Health Research

  Aug 2011 - Apr 2014

  Assistant Communications Manager

  Supporting the communications activities of the NIHR, by promoting research opportunities to health professionals. Involved writing copy, producing publications, organising and attending events, and managing social media. Supported projects, producing project documentation, evaluation and internal communications. Communications lead for web development project, consolidating six NIHR websites.

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  The Manchester Metropolitan University

  May 2014 - now

  Managing and implementing the marketing and communications strategy for apprenticeships at Manchester Met, a university-industry leader, recognised at the THE Awards for our pioneering approach to degree apprenticeships.Programmes include: Digital & Technology Solutions, Chartered Manager, Laboratory Scientist, Solicitor Apprenticehsips and Digital Marketer.www2.mmu.ac.uk/apprenticeships/employers Providing a responsive and proactive marketing and communications service to the Centre for Enterprise - online, offline and on social media. Managing projects, publication of university business magazine IMPACT and a website redevelopment. Business development for the Trailblazer Degree Apprenticeship and other programmes. Promotion and management of employer- focused events.

  • Apprenticeship Development Manager

    Jan 2019 - now

  • Apprenticeships Marketing & Client Relationship Manager

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2018

  • Marketing & Communications Officer

    May 2014 - Jun 2016