About
Hello!
Welcome to my little corner of the internet.
After working in complex NHS and public sector roles for over 13 years, I decided to shake things up a bit and start my own business. I want to use the skills I have honed throughout my time in the corporate world to help you. I love nothing more than getting stuck in to a new challenge and looking at how we can creatively achieve our goals.
I have extensive experience working on communications and engagement projects from staff campaigns to national external campaigns, and everything in between. Some examples of my work are set out below, and you can also find my portfolio here.
I will provide you with a professional, strategic plan for you and your business bringing my expertise and passion for all things comms, with a friendly and clear approach.
If this sounds like something you'd like, get in touch and we can arrange an initial, informal chat to discuss how I can help you succeed.
Sarah
PR, campaigns and events
- supporting the communications and engagement activity involved in the building, and opening of, a new mental health hospital, working with trade, regional and national media to secure positive coverage. This also involved extensive community consultation and engagement.
- creating student focused comms and engagement activities and campaigns to raise awareness of changes to student funding policy. This included social media activity, attendance at exhibitions and working with professional bodies amongst other activities.
- over the years I have worked closely with various media outlets to secure proactive coverage as well as working with and advising senior leaders on reactive media coverage.
- planning and managing staff awards ceremonies of around 300 attendees covering the Lancashire footprint.
Strategic comms and engagement including project management
- working closely with key stakeholders to inform and ultimately achieve policy change.
- working collaboratively with in-house teams to build relationships and engagement with a new sector to raise awareness and encourage organistions to apply for new funding for training staff.
- extensive experience working within a project environment as the comms and engagement project lead.
Values
I think it's important to understand what drives someone when chosing to work together. I've set out my key values below and what you can expect when we work together:
- Honesty - I will always be honest with you about what we can achieve together.
- Friendly - I will always be friendly and approachable.
- Respectful - I will always be respectful and professional.
- Collaborative - I am here to support your business in my areas of expertise. I will work with you to gain a comprehensive understanding of your business, your goals and objectives to provide the best service.
- Reliable - I will do what I say I will with everything being set out in a clear guide and agreed with you.
- Trustworthy - You can trust in my expertise and know I have your best interests at heart.