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Lesley Taylor

London

Summary

Experienced journalist and trade unionist with a strong background in fighting for the best interests of members, initially as a chapel rep and then as a Secondee. Proven track record of organising for the NUJ across the BBC, with extensive experience in both casework and negotiation. A problem solver with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Pragmatic and results driven. Working knowledge of employment law.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

BBC Secondee Network News and World Service

BBC News
London
2019.09 - Current
  • Negotiate policy, pay and terms and conditions at national level
  • Represent members in both collective and individual redundancy consultations and drive redeployment efforts
  • Casework including formal grievances, bullying and harassment cases and disciplinaries
  • Recruit and work with reps across Network News and the World Service
  • Recruit members and organise branches
  • Negotiate constructively with managers and HR at local and divisional level
  • Sit on both the Broadcasting and Industrial Council and jobshare the NUJ NEC Broadcasting seat

Journalist

BBC News
London
2001.11 - 2019.09
  • Produced accurate daily summaries and bulletins for BBC Network News, including Radio 2 and Radio 4
  • Demonstrated excellent writing skills and editorial judgement according to BBC guidelines and taking into consideration different audiences
  • Worked to tight hourly deadlines

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Broadcast Journalism

London College of Printing
1997.09 - 1998.06

Diploma of Higher Education - Employment law

TUC
2022.04 - 2023.04

Bachelor of Arts - Modern and Medieval Languages

University of Cambridge
1989.10 - 1993.06

Skills

  • Problem-solving and resolving workplace issues
  • Communication skills both written and verbal
  • Building relationships with key stakeholders
  • Negotiating at all levels
  • Working calmly and accurately under pressure
  • Attention to detail

Languages

French
Fluent

Timeline

Diploma of Higher Education - Employment law

TUC
2022.04 - 2023.04

BBC Secondee Network News and World Service

BBC News
2019.09 - Current

Journalist

BBC News
2001.11 - 2019.09

Diploma of Higher Education - Broadcast Journalism

London College of Printing
1997.09 - 1998.06

Bachelor of Arts - Modern and Medieval Languages

University of Cambridge
1989.10 - 1993.06
Lesley Taylor