Jonathan Last

Experience

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  COMPELO LTD

  Nov 2004 - Dec 2006

  Assistant Editor (then Wilmington Publishing)

  In my first editorial role, I was deputy to the editor of International Water Power and Dam Construction magazine.

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  GnB Language Institute

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2007

  English Instructor

  Living in South Korea, I taught English to Korean children between the ages of six and sixteen.

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  Kensington College of Business

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2009

  English Teacher
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  Kensington College of Business

  Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

  Head Of English
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  Civil Society Media Ltd.

  Jan 2012 - Oct 2013

  Reporter/Researcher

  This was a fast-paced role, taking content for charity finance professionals through from conception to finish (online and print), including news and features.

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  RIBA

  Dec 2013 - Mar 2016

  Editor/Advertiser Information Co-ordinator

  I was print and web production manager for the architects’ membership body.

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  Evelyn Partners

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  Editorial and Publishing Manager (then Smith & Williamson), 6-month FTC

  I project-managed production of digital and print marketing materials for top-ten professional services firm: commissioning, writing, editing, design and distribution.

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  CIPFA

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2021

  I was team lead, managing editorial process for public sector membership organisation and training provider. Go-to person for content across the business. Promoted from Web Editor. Here I was responsible for maintaining a multi-subject website and curating the information, as well as training colleagues on CMS usage.

  • Content Manager

    May 2019 - Feb 2021

  • Web Editor

    Nov 2016 - May 2019
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  Capita

  Feb 2021 - Oct 2023

  Head writer in a team using insights and research to build a distinctive thought leadership voice for Capita across 10+ sectors/industries, producing a high volume of strategically minded written and spoken materials. I was the writer in a thought leadership team, profiling the latest business trends and displaying research results in digestible and impactful ways.

  • Editorial Production Lead

    Nov 2021 - Oct 2023

  • Editorial Production Consultant/Manager

    Feb 2021 - Nov 2021
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  The Bar Council of England and Wales

  Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

  Web Content Officer, 3-month FTC

  Editing, curating and writing web content for the membership body for Barristers on a temporary basis, managing projects to improve online quality and reach.

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  Group SJR

  Apr 2024 - now

  Editor