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.
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:- listen first, it makes things better
- work with others, it makes things happen
- learn from outside your field, it makes you better
- use bullet points when needed, they makes things clearer
Recent experience
Senior content designer: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
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
Project wrangler: Mangorolla CIC
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
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
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.