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Tim Greenhalgh
Tim Greenhalgh is a media professional with more than 25 years’ experience in journalism, business and PR. He has worked on national newspaper titles and magazines, as a writer and editing/managing production. Tim has also extensive knowledge of corporate communications. He has managed PR strategies with a range of companies, advising on all aspects of media communications, including strategies for online-offline campaigns using print, email, web video and audio, Flash animation and search engine optimization.
He has also advised companies on business media partnerships, as well as training management and personnel in the use of media communications and technologies.
Tim also has direct experience of start-up businesses, having managed company development from initial research and risk analysis through business planning to strategy and implementation. He has raised investment from banks, government schemes, venture capital funds and private investors.
Anne O’Rourke
Anne O’Rourke has over 20 years experience of sales and marketing working with clients in a range of sectors including the corporate sector, the charity sector and the healthcare sector . She has worked with companies of all sizes from small start-ups to corporate clients. Anne has experience of implementing innovative marketing campaigns and of providing strategic advice, delivering effective press campaigns and organising successful events, as well as lots of experience of running businesses.
Liz Smith, Account Manager
Ask Liz which part of her job she most enjoys and she’ll tell you supporting clients to improve their media relations – which isn’t surprising as she worked for years as an award-winning journalist writing for regional and national newspapers and magazines. All that hands-on experience means she’s got a great eye for identifying stories, a professional rapport with the media and a knack for writing tight, snappy press releases which get printed.
Second on Liz’s list of favourite tasks is producing newsletters. She’s created plenty since moving into communications management in the not-for-profit sector, and she still gets a buzz from the whole creative process. There’s something very satisfying about coming up with practical ideas and turning them into an interesting, eye-catching publication which hits the mark.
Louise Micklewright, Assistant Account Executive
Louise’s initial involvement with East was as an enthusiastic participant in the company’s work experience programme during her final year of university. Her strong communication skills, together with her positive attitude and considerable work ethic made her a natural fit with a vibrant PR and Marketing agency. She quickly secured a job with East as Assistant Account Executive and started her professional working life soon after graduating with a 2:1 in English Language and Literature from the University of Brighton.
Louise loves writing – whether that’s producing copy for press releases, newsletters or communications plans. She’s particularly motivated by the company’s social aims and enjoys supporting clients to creatively improve their communications activity. She also gets quite a thrill from seeing her press releases appear in newspapers and magazines.
In her spare time, Louise is interested in music and likes to visit friends in far-flung corners of the UK.
louise@eastcommunications.co.uk
Andy Ward, Graphic Designer
With over 10 years’ experience as a creative designer, Andy has developed an extensive and impressive portfolio of high quality and award winning work for a wide variety of clients. Holding a masters degree in Design and Illustration, Andy’s skills are far reaching with a proven track record in producing quality design for a range of clients including South East Water, Virgin, The Sussex Arts Club, Sussex Careers, ebndc and Brighton & Hove City Council.
Andy’s innovative poster design for the Healthy Living Centre won the company a Silver Award in the Best Use of Design category at the 2007 CIPR regional PRide awards.
Emma Osborne, Account Manager
Emma has many years’ management experience of charities and not-for-profit organisations, primarily within communications, marketing and fundraising. She also has some good all round business skills through running her own small enterprise, and managed a social business, so has a good knowledge of the many issues that managers and small business owners can face.
She has worked in the UK and in Australia within a variety of sectors, including health, housing, economic regeneration, small business development, older people, human rights and animal welfare. Emma is skilled within a wide range of communications activities, including strategic planning, delivering successful media campaigns, organising events, copy writing and project management and evaluation.
When she’s not working alongside clients to deliver on agreed objectives, Emma enjoys sunshine (when available), eating chocolate, going for long walks in nice places and dancing.
Board Members
John Roberts
East’s in-house photographer and Board member, John has had his images published in a variety of publications including City News and Young People Now magazine. Trained at the London School of Communications, John’s local knowledge and enthusiasm for his art, coupled with his fun and friendly style, make him the photographer of choice for many events and photo shoots.
Jill Woolf, Board Director
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations, Jill has had a wide-ranging career in PR and marketing spanning over 20 years, working at management level in blue chip, not-for-profit and charity organisations including the National Housing Federation. Previously Head of PR at TSB Trustcard for five years and Head of PR at Downland Housing Group for ten years, Jill also runs her own PR and marketing consultancy.
John Houlihan, Board Director
John has significant experience of social enterprise and the sector generally, including strategic development for enterprise on behalf of local authorities, setting up and developing new enterprises, and directly managing socially focused businesses. He is Chair of Twining Enterprise, a west-London based social enterprise, and works full-time as Commercial Services Manager for the University of Sussex Students’ Union.
Lorraine Bell, Board Chair
A co-founder and Chair of the Board of East Communications, Lorraine is a champion of social enterprise and is also the co-founder/director of the East Brighton Business Support Community Interest Company, known simply as EBBS CIC www.ebbscic.co.uk
Lorraine is also Director of Simply CSR Ltd, a Corporate Social Responsibility consultancy specialising in responsible business planning and training. She is also the Vice-President of External Relations for the Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce.
Working at East
“My work experience at East has taught me so much about public relations and marketing and the feedback I received at the end of my month has motivated me to pursue it as a career. As well as being a supportive environment in which to work, the team really involved me in all aspects of the business, from writing a press release, to calling the media and helping with a photo call at the press launch event for the Brighton Carnival.”
Martha, East work placement June – July 2007
We believe that public relations and marketing practitioners can come from all walks of life and that everyone should have the opportunity to develop the necessary skills to enjoy such a dynamic, creative and popular career.
East is a growing company and this means we often have exciting opportunities that can make a real difference to our company, and the aspiring practitioner, through our work experience scheme, volunteering or employment
East is committed to providing a supportive environment for all volunteer and work experience people and has developed a volunteer agreement, role description and handbook to help create a positive experience for all. The agreement sets out what volunteers and those on work placements can expect from East and vice versa, whilst the handbook includes helpful information about East office life.
6 reasons to work at East:
Our office - a green, sustainable building complete with a wind turbine, energy efficient design features and living walls. It’s a great location, slightly out of Brighton town centre but with parking and good public transport links nearby.
Our people - you’ll be working with a small, diverse group of experienced staff and volunteers bursting with skills, enthusiasm and a commitment to the company.
Involvement with the business - we’re a small business so your opinion will count when it comes to making and implementing decisions.
Training and development – you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills through on-the-job training and mentoring, as well as through hands-on experience!
Our clients - from small community groups and charities to large complex statutory organisations, businesses and enterprises, you’ll enjoy the diversity of our clients and their passion and commitment.
Our social aims – we’ve no shareholders; the business is owned by the community and our profits are reinvested back into the company and furthering our social aims. Being a social enterprise, we want to look after our people and the local community as ethically as possible.
Jobs
Jobs at East are posted on our website, however we are always interested in receiving CVs from talented people who feel they could make a contribution to East. Please email work@eastcommunications.co.uk
Volunteering
There are a variety of volunteer opportunities with East. If you have skills to offer and would like to be involved with our exciting and diverse team, please contact work@eastcommunications.co.uk
Work experience scheme
We have an ongoing work placement scheme for people, including students from a variety of disciplines, who are interested in working with us for at least one month. However it is not a requirement that you are a student or graduate to obtain a placement with us – we are open to hearing from anyone with an interest in PR and marketing.
As well as learning some valuable Public Relations and marketing skills, we encourage the development of softer skills, such as effective communication and team work, that can help to effectively prepare you for the world of work.
If you are interested in a work placement with East, please contact work@eastcommunications.co.uk stating your areas of interest and your time availability.
Hilary Powlson, Former Head of health4all
Alice Smyth, eb4U
Alistair Morten, Addaction
