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Founder and Director at Cold Light Consulting
Neil Spring
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London, United Kingdom
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With 15 years' experience in corporate communications, Neil provides the highest quality corporate writing and communications counsel to brands passionate about telling their story in creative and compelling ways. As a published author of four novels represented by Curtis Brown, Neil is uniquely qualified to research, edit and write copy that engages and inspires, including: articles for magazines and blogs; speech writing; and annual reports. He is also skilled in all aspects of corporate communications, including public affairs.
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United Kingdom
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English
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2019 - ?
project
Writing for MHP Public Affairs
MHP Public Affairs: providing strategic counsel directly to the Chief Executive
Copywriting, Communication strategy, Content marketing, Authoring, Communication
2013 - ?
job
Author
Quercus.
Author: ‘The Ghost Hunters’ (Quercus 2013), ‘The Watchers’ (Quercus 2015), ‘The Lost Village’ (Quercus 2017), ‘The Burning House’ (Quercus 2019)
Creative content, Communication
2019 - 2019
project
Which? The Consumers' Association
Providing writing services and strategic counsel to support governance review chaired by Dame Deirdre Hutton.
Writing, Authoring, Communication, Author
2017 - 2019
freelance
Communications Consultant
Fire on the Hill.
Providing communications strategy counsel and support for a range of clients across multiple sectors including technology, travel, financial services, education and the public sector.
Write articles, Social media copywriting, Corporate communication, Public relations, Public affairs
2019 - 2019
project
Speechwriting
Speechwriting for 'Be the Business'.
Writing, Business Intelligence
2018 - 2019
project
GIA Stakeholder Audit
Fire on the Hill.
High level stakeholder perceptions audit
External communication, Strategic communication, Project Management, Business development
2015 - 2016
job
Director, Communications, NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal International Studios.
Advisor to the President and COO, partnering closely with other leaders to execute agreed communications strategies. Responsible for media strategy, internal communications strategy, and all press releases, presentations, synopses, briefing notes and keynote speeches. Shaped and led communications around key annual events such as the Edinburgh International TV Festival.
Communication strategy, Communication, Project Management, Team Leadership, Teambuilding, Project coordination, Management, Policy development, Press and PR, Authoring, Corporate communication, Corporate events
2010 - 2015
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Senior Communications Manager, John Lewis Partnership
John Lewis Partnership.
Acted as Principal Group spokesperson, executing communications strategy and speechwriting for the Chairman, Sir Charlie Mayfield. First point of contact for the press. Prepared submissions and responses to relevant consultations and inquiries. Responsible for securing a change in tax policy through sustained engagement with Treasury and other third party organisations.
Public affairs, Public relations, Press and PR, Policy advice, Communication, Project Management, Project coordination, Management
2007 - 2010
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Strategic Communications Team Leader/, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills,
UK Government Department for Business.
Led the launch of the UK Space Agency and the National Minimum Wage Campaign. Delivered senior-level communications counsel to the Secretary of State, Lord Mandelson, the former Science Minister, and the Government’s Economic Communications Council (ECC) - working closely with Downing Street. Deputised at Cross-Whitehall Heads of Marketing meetings as required.
Policy development, Politics, Policy advice, Corporate communication, Marketing, Online marketing, Public relations, Public affairs
2003 - 2008
job
Senior Account Manager
Edelman.
Monitored and researched policy developments at UK, European and international levels on behalf of many clients, including: Microsoft, T- Mobile, Pepsi-Co and Sanofi-Aventis. Drafted responses to government consultations inquiries, and kept clients abreast of other legislative developments. Organised events for team campaigns, publications and initiatives. Regular drafting of articles for external publication.
Copywriting, Public relations, Public affairs
My education
1992
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2002
Somerville College, Oxford University
2:1, PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
2:1, PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics)
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