Keiran Healy
Surbiton,Surrey
Summary
Having worked in the UK Civil Service since 2015, I have built up a wealth of experience of delivering in fast moving, unstable and challenging communication and policy settings.
An individual who enjoys building relationships, networking and thrives on using their initiative within a fast-paced environment - getting stuck in to drive forward delivery and a successful outcome.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Policy Advisor
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
London
12.2023 - Current
- Deployed to a range of key ministerial projects to provide short term support to high priority policy teams across the department, providing an internal consultancy style service to help teams achieve respective deadline or programme delivery – requiring me to quickly get up to speed on key issues and rapidly form strong, effective relationships with a range of key stakeholders.
- Recent projects have seen me the lead work to deliver a UK Government hosted International Summit on the Future of Energy Security in April 2025 - with attendance from over 100 global government and industry leaders, driving forward the UK Net Zero by helping publish the 2030 Clean Power Action Plan and developing the response and support package for workers at the closing Grangemouth Refinery site.
Operations Manger, Global Talent Network
Department for Business & Trade
London, UK
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Took a leading role in designing and building the key channels and operating model for the Global Talent Network, designed to attract top international technology talent from across the world to the UK - within the Artificial Intelligence (AI), Life Science and Quantum sectors.
- This included building relationships with a range of key UK employers to support communication and event activity, in addition to working closely with post to develop a series of events across the UK, USA and India to raise awareness with international talent considering a move to the UK.
Senior External Affairs Manager
Department for International Trade
London
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Identified and built relationships with a range of external stakeholders, to drive forward departmental priorities and secure external support for UK Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
- Managed and regularly engaged with a range of business advocates to gather insight; whilst also utilising these relationships to feature in communication products such as case studies, social media content, ministerial visits and thought leadership activity.
- Worked closely with colleagues in Press Office to identify emerging issues related to departmental priorities and took action to successfully mitigate potential media risks.
- Took a leading role the management of key events such as International Trade Week - ensuring successful delivery of events and engagement through communication activity; utilising external partnerships to support this.
Senior Policy Advisor, Priority Projects Team
Department for Business, Energy and IS (BEIS)
London
12.2018 - 05.2022
- Deployed to key departmental priority policy areas, undertaking placements up to three months in length - requiring me to get to grips with new policy areas quickly, rapidly form and develop effective working relationships whilst also being able to work independently and confidently use my judgement, often under pressure.
- Placements varied hugely but included me supporting communication activity to encourage business preparedness ahead of EU Exit, acting as a sector lead to ensure the on-time delivery of the UKs Net Zero Strategy ahead of COP26 and playing a key role in establishing international engagement on supply chains at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Supported the development of key ministerial products such as briefing packs and lines to take, ahead of activity such as Oral Questions in the House of Commons or Select Committee appearances.
Private Secretary, DG for Higher Education
Department For Education
London
12.2016 - 12.2018
- Played a key role in supporting my DG and the wider directorate to operate smooth following a Machinery of Government change (merger of departments) - with a large focus on aiding the integration efforts.
Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
Department for Exiting the European Union
London
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed a portfolio of five business sectors, working with policy leads and ministerial offices to understand opportunities for key sectors to engage with and gather business insight and intelligence from.
Internal Communications Advisor
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
London
09.2015 - 10.2016
Voluntary Experience
Royal Commonwealth Society
06.2015 - Current
- Having volunteered with the charity since 2015, I play an active role as the Regional Coordinator for Europe, helping to drive forward international engagement as part of the Commonwealth Clean Oceans Campaign, working closely with the team at Commonwealth Sport as part of the King's Baton Relay.
- Undertake an active role in support of the delivery of key events such as annual Commonwealth Day service held at Westminster Abbey, in addition to wider programme support requiring close and regular engagement with VIPs, the diplomatic community and Royal Household.
Education
A-Levels - Geography, Business & Sociology
Hinchley Wood Sixth Form
Kingston upon Thames06.2015
Skills
- Relationship builder
- Account management
- Agile
- Strategic thinker
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Operational excellence
Timeline
Senior Policy Advisor
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
12.2023 - Current
Operations Manger, Global Talent Network
Department for Business & Trade
07.2023 - 12.2023
Senior External Affairs Manager
Department for International Trade
05.2022 - 07.2023
Senior Policy Advisor, Priority Projects Team
Department for Business, Energy and IS (BEIS)
12.2018 - 05.2022
Private Secretary, DG for Higher Education
Department For Education
12.2016 - 12.2018
Stakeholder Engagement Advisor
Department for Exiting the European Union
10.2016 - 12.2016
Internal Communications Advisor
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
09.2015 - 10.2016
Voluntary Experience
Royal Commonwealth Society
06.2015 - Current
A-Levels - Geography, Business & Sociology
Hinchley Wood Sixth Form
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