Edinburgh, United Kingdom
British Heart Foundation Director of Scotland | 15+ years in the third & government sectors
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
The University of Glasgow 1994 — 1998
PhD in Politics, Cold War Russia
Jordanhill College Glasgow 1991 — 1992
PGCE, Teacher training
The University of Glasgow 1987 — 1991
Master of Arts (M.A.), Scottish and Modern History, 2:1
Paisley Grammar School 1981 — 1987
Experience
British Heart Foundation August 2015 - Present
British Lung Foundation January 2010 - August 2015
UK Ministry of Defence March 2008 - July 2009
Skill Force January 2004 - February 2008
The Scottish Government December 2002 - January 2004
UK Ministry of Defence August 2000 - December 2002
University of Glasgow October 1994 - September 1998
Daniel Stewarts and Melville College August 1992 - June 1994
Skills
Political Communication, Strategic Partnerships, Policy, Charities, Local Government, Funding Applications, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Compliance, Public Policy, Corporate Communications, Staff Development, Political Campaigns, Public Sector, Public Health, Volunteer Management, Qualitative Research, Team Management, Media Relations, Quality Patient Care, Service Development, Public Affairs, Central Government, Strategic Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Community Engagement, Report Writing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Reputation Management, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Speech Writing, Patient Advocacy, Spokesperson, Government, Corporate Social..., Health Policy, Corporate Governance, Healthcare, Team Leadership, Campaigns, Crisis Communications, Politics, Public Speaking, NHS, Stakeholder Engagement