EMMA SPEED
Bury,Greater Manchester
Summary
Proven strategic leader with an award-winning track record in establishing partnerships and innovative social care programmes with high profile partnerships including Tate Liverpool and John Lewis, for charities and public sector. Developed and delivered income generating mental health programmes, aimed at breaking down barriers to access mental health support. Exceptional communicator with PR and bid writing skills, having successfully secured significant income. A creative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader, with the ability to inspire, nurture and motivate teams. Established portfolio of NHS, Public Sector and Education contacts.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Director of External Relations and Enterprise
University of Central Lancashire
01.2013 - Current
- Winner of the National Education and Knowledge Exchange awards for the creation of innovative programmes and partnerships.
- Strong portfolio of contacts across the NHS, Public and Education sectors.
- Generated significant income through corporate sponsorship and programme commissioning.
- Leader of diverse teams to engage new high profile partners, including the Tate Art Gallery and Health and Wellbeing organisations across the UK.
- Track record of substantial income generation through commercial sponsorship and bid funding.
- Represented employer as key speaker at national seminars and conferences.
- Managed collaborative projects and high-profile programmes leveraging strategic partnerships with international and national institutions.
- Facilitated workshops using design thinking to identify key areas for growth.
Charity Business and Partnerships Consultant
Salvation Army, Heart Foundation, Age UK.
07.2012 - 03.2018
- Extensive experience of advising charities to deliver impactful programmes, helping to evaluate project delivery and build transformational revenue. I
- Shaped business cases for programmes, including Strawberry Field an initiative to help young people with learning difficulties gain employment.
- ·Advised the major giving team to successfully create and implement fundraising processes for continued growth.
- Developed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborated with operational teams to define and implement PR, marketing, and web campaigns and strategies.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to nurture development.
- Worked closely with trustees and CEOs to meet fundraising and strategic delivery targets.
Head of UK Partnerships
BBC External Affairs
London
01.2009 - 01.2013
- Successfully led diverse teams for the UK Digital Switchover to deliver the BBC's largest transformational change management programme in the UK, enabling digital inclusion.
- Delivered high impact programmes for diverse audiences across the UK Nations and Regions
- Increased take up of the scheme by 30% through the creation of digital communities and capturing lived experiences, evaluating the impact of engagement for Age UK, Mind, DCMS, Ofcom, and the BBC Board
- Promoted from Northern Manager to UK Director within 18 months
- Gathered client feedback to identify successes and highlight improvement opportunities
- Key speaker at industry events to build collaborative networks and increase knowledge-sharing opportunities.
Journalist and Producer
BBC Current Affairs
London
07.1997 - 06.2009
- Led news teams and coordinated coverage for a national news network.
- Produced well-written and accurate stories to deadlines.
- Researched topics thoroughly for comprehensive, informed reporting.
- Researched, pitched and wrote stories of national relevance for UK audiences
- Covered live events, providing real-time reporting and updates.
- Maintained relationships with sources to facilitate ongoing access to information.
- Collaborated with editorial teams to meet tight deadlines and publishing schedules.
- Adapted writing style to suit different media formats, including broadcast scripts and online articles.
Education
NCTJ - National Cert. in Journalism, Journalism -
Stradbroke College
Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring CPD, Coaching -
UCLan
MA - Education
Salford University
Certificate in Broadcast Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
ITVA/ITN
Skills
- Programme Design
- Leadership of teams
- Innovation
- Charity Consultancy
- Communication strategies
- Partnership Management
- Income and Business Development
- Marketing and Campaigning
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Copywriting
- EDI Advocate
Timeline
Director of External Relations and Enterprise
University of Central Lancashire
01.2013 - Current
Charity Business and Partnerships Consultant
Salvation Army, Heart Foundation, Age UK.
07.2012 - 03.2018
Head of UK Partnerships
BBC External Affairs
01.2009 - 01.2013
Journalist and Producer
BBC Current Affairs
07.1997 - 06.2009
NCTJ - National Cert. in Journalism, Journalism -
Stradbroke College
Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring CPD, Coaching -
UCLan
MA - Education
Salford University
Certificate in Broadcast Journalism - Broadcast Journalism
ITVA/ITN
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