Hi there. I'm a senior content designer working in the public sector who lives in Sheffield, UK.

Portfolio

Case studies of my web content and content design work from before my current role.

Content portfolio and case studies

More about me

I currently work for UK Research and Innovation as a senior content designer in the web team.

Before that, I did a lot of work on inclusion and engagement in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) fields, mainly though digital platforms.

When I can, I also write and produce interactive theatre, live events, things like that.

In general, I like getting people together to learn from each other and build supportive communities.

In my work I think it's good to:

Recent experience

Senior content designer: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Visit the UKRI website

2020 to present

Part of the team developing the new UKRI website and establishing the content design discipline within the organisation.

Based on user research, I design content for important user journeys, for example:

  • applying for funding
  • managing grants
  • guidance related to COVID-19
Working with stakeholders from scientific, academic and business backgrounds, I make sure our online content meets user needs and GOV.UK accessibility standards.

I also lead the development and maintenance of our content design system.

Project wrangler: Mangorolla CIC

Latest news from I'm a Scientist

2015 to 2020

Part of the Mangorolla CIC team producing 30+ online engagement events, including for I'm a Scientist, Get me out of here.

Using my passion for inclusive public engagement to recruit and advise hundreds of scientists, engineers and other STEM professionals taking part.

Writing winning funding bids to support the events. Building relationships with collaborating organisations and engaging with our enthusiastic community of event alumni through social media and mailing lists.

Analysing and evaluating the behaviour of participants to look for ways to improve what we do. Writing blog posts and copy for site, and working with designers to create promotional materials.

Founder and Producer: Rising Ape Collective

Rising Ape Collective blog and events

2014 to present

Producing live 'audience-led' events for Rising Ape Collective. Collaborators including the Bristol Improv Theatre, Green Man Festival, Cancer Research UK, University of Bath, University of Bristol, UWE.

Working with designers, researchers, directors, composers, actors, photographers. Managing the internal team's workloads, developing project roadmaps, monitoring budgets and accounts.

Also responsible for community engagement and maintaining our web presence.

Fixer: Bristol Scicomm Socials

Bristol SciComm Socials Facebook group

2016 to 2021

Getting the local science communication and public engagement community together through monthly IRL socials for Bristol Scicomm Socials.

Booking venues and working with other organisations like Communicate Conference and Engage Conference to bring in new people. Promoting the events through social media and mailing lists.

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