Experience

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  Social services

  May 1998 - Feb 2008

  Communictations manager

  Developed and managed a communications team to oversee internal and external communications for social services. Particular responsibilities included internal newsletters, online content, public information and engagement with stakeholders and carrying out consultations.

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  West sussex county council

  Mar 2008 - now

  With over 20 years of Local Government and communications experience I am responsible for delivering strategic communications and marketing campaigns with a particular focus on services that support people in later life, managing a small team within the County Council's Communications Team.I work closely with a wide range of services and partners, particularly the NHS and voluntary and community sector. I provide advice on strategies for change, promotion and reputation management. Oversee key priority campaigns; targeting key messages to the right audience, at the right time, and in the right place and believe evaluating and measuring success of objectives is essential. Show less Plan, organise and advise on strategic and operational communications activity for adult social care in West Sussex. This includes internal and external communications, developing and using a wide variety of communications channels. First contact for services with any communication related enquiry. I have extensive experience and knowledge in both adults and children's social care having worked in this field for just over 20 years. I'm part of the County Council's Communications and Marketing team.Work closely with colleagues in a wide range of organisations particularly the NHS and voluntary and community sector. Show less

  • Senior Public Health Engagement Manager

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Communications and Engagement Lead

    Feb 2018 - Jun 2023

  • Campaigns Manager

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Communications Account Manager - Later Life

    Mar 2014 - Jul 2017

  • Communications Planner - Social care

    Mar 2008 - Mar 2014