Jonathan Richardson

Communications and Public Relations professional

Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom

About

Communications and Public Relations professional with eight years of experience in the Education and Commercial sectors. My main skills are press management, crisis response communications and internal communications. I'm looking for communications role where I can actively engage with stakeholders, challenge myself and be proud of the work I am doing; in a company that utilises strategies, targets, and people to drive forward as a community. Key Skill Areas  Public Relations  Press Management  Crisis Comms  Internal Comms  Copy Creation  Website Management

Experience

  • Senior Communications Officer at Murphy
    Mar 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Marketing Communications Manager at Doddington Hall & Gardens
    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022 · 7 mos

    Lead for strategic marketing planning across Doddington Estate. Responsible for creation and publication of all internal and external communications. Lead for social media and e-newsletter content planning. Implemented a new system for monitoring, evaluating and reporting on all communications activities. Responsible for dealing with external press enquiries and negotiating press coverage and advertising opportunities that would engage the local community. Worked with colleagues across the Estate to ensure consistent messaging and experience for visitors and customers. Created video case studies highlighting the skills and expertise of team members. Organised estate wide update of signage and uniforms to improve visitor experience.

  • Bishop Grosseteste University (3 yrs 9 mos)
    • Senior Communications Officer
      Dec 2020 - Aug 2021 · 9 mos

    • Public Relations Communications Officer
      Mar 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Responsible for creation and release of all press releases and website articles Engage with press on a wide range of subject areas Responsible for press management at events and incidents (including two bomb scares) Responsible for all internal and external COVID-19 communications and responses Responsible for the creation of website content for student recruitment campaigns Central point of contact for all internal communications at BGU. I work with every team across the University. Triage all internal messaging and led overhaul of the internal comms portal I provide comms and marketing support to the BGU Foundation Fund, a registered charity, which supports students to work in or create community projects

    • Public Relations Assistant
      Dec 2017 - Mar 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • TAG Systems (1 yr 4 mos)
    • Marketing Coordinator
      Mar 2017 - Dec 2017 · 10 mos

    • Greater Lincoln Area, United Kingdom
      Revamped company’s email campaigns, utilising online platforms to create more engaging content. This lead to the first new accounts brought in by email campaigns and roughly £30,000 of revenue. Created presentations that helped secure a new multi-million pound partnered service account with an external hire company. Revitalised all company marketing, including the social media platforms, websites and brochures along with a new logo that remains in use today.

    • Marketing Assistant
      Sep 2016 - Apr 2017 · 8 mos

  • HR Policy Advisor at Department for Education
    Dec 2015 - Jul 2016 · 8 mos