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Summary

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​Partnerships and programme leader with over 12 years’ experience working across charities, media and social enterprise. Skilled in building strategic partnerships, delivering national programmes and leading engagement initiatives that drive social impact. Experienced in managing cross-sector collaborations, communications strategies and large stakeholder networks.

 

 

 

Education
 
National Film and Television School (NFTS)
​2008 - 2009
Postgraduate Diploma in Production Management.
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Our graduation film Until The River Runs Red won a BAFTA, partly due to my effective content strategy, for Best British Short Film. I have been Production Manager on several short films, winning a 2011 BAFTA, and programmes on a variety of formats including HD, film and multicamera. Learning skills of how to cultivate a content/marketing strategy for short-form video to increase online views.
 
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University of Leeds 
​2005 - 2008
BA (Hons), English Literature (1st Class).
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Developing skills of analysis, problem-solving, time-management, teamwork, research and written and verbal communication.

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Work experience​

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Turn2us

Strategic Partnerships Manager ​​

November 2023- present 

Day to day, I have a varied role and:

  • Develop and manage partnerships with national charities, online platforms and local authorities to expand access to Turn2us financial security tools.

  • Lead partner engagement through webinars, training and communications to increase adoption and impact.

  • Product Owner for the Embedder Portal, working with the digital team to shape development priorities and improve the experience for organisations embedding Turn2us tools.

  • Gather partner and user insights to inform product improvements and contribute to roadmap discussions for digital tools including the Benefits Calculator, Grants Search and PIP Helper.

  • Collaborate with product, data and communications teams to increase tool adoption and measure impact across the partner network.

  • Contribute to strategic planning across the organisation and support delivery of digital partnership initiatives.

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Financial Times (Financial Literacy and Inclusion Campaign)

Programme Manager

​​September 2021- November 2023

  • Managed a national programme delivering financial literacy workshops for schools and workplaces.

  • Built and maintained partnerships with schools, charities and membership organisations across the UK.

  • Evaluated programme impact through quantitative data analysis and participant interviews.

  • Coordinated volunteers and collaborators from across the Financial Times.

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thinkBIGGER!

Project Manager 

January 2021 -September 2021​

  • Managed the ENGAGE mentoring programme, supporting 30 disabled creatives across the UK in partnership with ScreenSkills.

  • Led participant onboarding, mentoring coordination and training delivery.

  • Supported new business proposals, programme design and case study development.

  • Worked with broadcasters and film charities to improve diversity and inclusion initiatives.

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Bromley by Bow Centre

Partnerships Lead

January 2020 - November 2020​

  • Developed strategic partnerships across charity, corporate and public sectors.

  • Led the 2.6 Challenge fundraising campaign, raising £10k during lockdown through targeted digital outreach.

  • Managed external agencies, donor data processes and internal communications.

  • Produced fundraising events including film screenings, lectures and private donor events.

  • Project managed a creative filmmaking campaign to support the organisation’s Individual Giving programme.

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Year Here Fellow

A platform for professionals to test and build entrepreneurial responses to inequality.​

Community Innovation Manager and Consultant

January 2019 - December 2019​

  • Managed filmmaking education programmes in Pupil Referral Units, enabling 21 young people to gain an AQA filmmaking qualification.

  • Built partnerships with community organisations and local businesses.

  • Delivered digital engagement research projects with the NHS.

  • Produced blog and digital content sharing project insights.

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Earlier Career

Marketing & Engagement Manager (Freelance) – Four Corners (2016–2020)
Developed communications campaigns and events for heritage and education programmes, increasing workspace enquiries by 20% and securing media coverage.

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Senior Producer – Matter&Co / The Fable Bureau (2016–2018)
Managed communications campaigns and digital storytelling projects for social enterprises and charities.

 

Content Producer – Codeworks Barcelona (2018)
Produced website and digital content supporting marketing and recruitment for a coding bootcamp.

 

Brand Marketing Manager (FTC) – Shelter (2015–2016)
Managed brand content and digital campaigns for Shelter’s 50th anniversary.

 

Marketing Coordinator – Into Film (2012–2015)
Delivered marketing campaigns and partnerships supporting national filmmaking education programmes.

 

Film & Marketing Executive – Mencap (2011–2012)
Produced digital campaign content and managed film partnerships.

 

Freelance Journalist – Guardian, Independent, BBC (2008–2011)

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