Portfolio

James' experience has spanned across the whole public relations discipline, making him a rounded professional who you can rely on. 

He has been very fortunate to have gained some valuable communications experience under the guidance of former parliamentary advisors, while working with high-profile industry stakeholders. 

James' experience includes...

Driving business success

• Playing a leading role in establishing two commercially successful transport communications teams in Manchester
• Managing four hugely successful Transport for the North Annual Conferences
• Established the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) North West Manchester Breakfast briefings, through a partnership with a digital services provider and a PR agency 

Political lobbying and Parliamentary activity

• Directly briefing CEOs and organisation Chairs, including Lord McLoughlin, John Cridland CBE. This is in addition to working with the region's metro mayors and council leaders
• Secretariat of the Transport Across the North APPG in Parliament, working directly with the Member of Parliament Co-Chairs
• HS2 Parliamentary Committee stakeholder management 
• Working with central government and several local authorities across the country on major infrastructure projects 
• Successfully campaigning for investment in his town alongside political stakeholders, including millions of pounds of private and public sector investment. This includes Walkden Town Centre redevelopment

Effective multi-channel communications

• Made significant copywriting and design contributions to the Welsh Water drainage and Wastewater Management Plan 
• Delivered innovative National Highways project communications and PR 
• Produced award-winning National Highways advocacy videos
• Delivered National Grid PR and website management
• HS2 land owner communications and stakeholder engagement (phases 1 and 2b) in London and Manchester
• Drafting captivating opinion pieces for regional and national newspapers