Jody Ferguson

Experience

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  The Wordsworth Trust

  Sept 2004 - Sept 2005

  Communications Assistant

  A one year work placement with the marketing and PR team providing communications support and managing the group bookings for Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum.

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  EDEN RIVERS TRUST

  Feb 2006 - May 2006

  Tourism and Marketing Support

  Part time work placement to promote the Go Wild Roving Angler Scheme and provide general marketing support.

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  EDEN RIVERS TRUST

  Sept 2006 - Sept 2007

  Marketing Officer and Events Assistant

  Assisting with the Discover Eden project. Tasks included planning and delivery of the Eden Rivers Festival, working on the charity re-brand, managing a web design company, and producing communications for different audiences through websites, newsletters, and press releases.

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  Walt Disney World

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2008

  International College Programme at Epcot (Test Track)

  A 6 month graduate placement to learn about international tourism through work experience at the EPCOT Theme Park and university level courses at the University of Central Florida. The role included exceptional guest service and communication with all ages and nationalities while representing the Disney brand and managing visitor flow at the attraction.

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  Shortridge Limited

  May 2008 - Sept 2009

  Marketing Manager

  Writing and delivering the marketing plan for three linen hire sites supplying businesses throughout Cumbria, southern Scotland and north Yorkshire. This included branding, market research, business to business communications, relationship development, customer service and marketing communications.

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  Cumbria Tourism

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2012

  Adventure Capital Project Assistant

  Assisting with the delivery and administration of the ERDF funded Adventure Capital project to promote outdoor activities in Cumbria to different markets including families and those new to the outdoors. Management of sub-projects and partner/stakeholder relationships to deliver a variety of print and online marketing campaigns including walking and cycling route publications.

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  Hadrian's Wall Trust

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Project Officer

  Part of a RDPE funded project team increasing access to, and interpretation of, the World Heritage Site in Cumbria. Focused on business engagement, marketing, and capital development. This varied role involved managing sub-projects, copywriting and proofreading, event management, and working with local media, as well as administration and reporting support for the project manager.

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  ACCO Brands

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  Marketing Communications Manager (maternity cover) Cumberland Pencil Company

  Responsible for marketing and communication projects including creating a new brand and ecommerce website, strategy development, and managing The Derwent Art Prize. Day to day marketing activity included copywriting and proof reading, online content management, organising events, budgeting and forecasting, and briefing designers and suppliers.

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  Cumbria Wildlife Trust

  Apr 2015 - Jan 2023

  Working with communities to improve the places that matter to them for wildlife and for local people. Helping nature's recovery across Allerdale, Carlisle, & Copeland, and using the natural environment to improve people's health and wellbeing. Project and partnership development across north-west Cumbria including finding opportunities for cross-sector collaborations. Management of Cumbria Wildlife Trust's Gosling Sike Centre and wildlife garden near Carlisle including; developing new partnerships, project development and management, internal and external communications, managing stakeholder relationships, volunteer management, event planning and delivery, fundraising, and income generation. Delivery of marketing communications, public relations, and community engagement outputs for a £1.6 million Heritage Lottery Funded project to create a new nature reserve. The role also involved managing and developing partnerships, reporting, procurement, and managing suppliers and contractors.

  • Community Development Manager (Cumberland)

    Aug 2022 - Jan 2023

  • Gosling Sike Manager

    Mar 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Eycott Hill Project Officer

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2019
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  BEC

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  Development Manager

  Part of the development team with responsibility for capital development projects that deliver community regeneration, economic growth, and positive social impact. Projects include working in partnership with local music charity Soundwave to develop plans for a new creative music centre - working with the design team on plans to RIBA Stage 3, supporting funding and planning applications, and developing strong messages and communications to gain support from the community, organisations and businesses, and funders. Support two apprentices, and represent BEC at events, sector meetings, and with current and potential partner organisations. Show less

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  EDEN ARTS

  Dec 2023 - now

  Board Trustee
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  Cumbria Local Nature Partnership

  Jan 2024 - now

  Partnership Manager

  Supporting Cumbria Local Nature Partnership to deliver its vision:“Cumbria is a place where consideration for the environment informs every decision making process and where the environment is managed to provide a wide range of benefits for nature, people and the economy. In Cumbria nature’s role within the landscape is understood and valued by all”.Working collaboratively with partners on projects and initiatives that deliver on five key themes:1. Nature Recovery2. Green Growth3. Natural Climate Solutions4. Knowledge and Skills5. Natural Health Service (People and Nature)Supporting the development of Cumbria's Local Nature Recovery Strategy. https://www.cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk/about/what-we-do/groups-and-partnerships/cumbria-local-nature-partnership Show less