Alex Phillimore Frase
Head of Operations and Communications @The Farming Community Network
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Operations and Communications @The Farming Community Network
My role with FCN evolved to encompass direction and oversight of FCN\'s charitable operations. This includes work leading on the development of volunteer support / systems and processes across the charity. This also includes management of the UK management team (three Regional Managers for England and National Managers for Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
EDUCATION
University of Leicester
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English and History
ABOUT ALEX PHILLIMORE FRASE
Previously part of the multi-award-winning University of Leicester news team that spearheaded the international press campaign on the discovery of the mortal remains of King Richard described by The Guardian as \'one of the most successful UK university media operations ever\'. Enthusiastic and creative communications professional with a passion for news, feature writing and research. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an expertise in working with academics and researchers, communicating research news within the Higher Education sector and achieving prominent national and international media coverage. • Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) Accredited PR Practitioner. • Accredited Trainer with The CPD Group. • Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE). • Member of the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists (BGAJ).• Member of the European Network of Agricultural Journalists (ENAJ).• Member of the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ). • Macmillan Professional.• Regular contributor at BBC Radio Leicester. I have delivered lectures at leading UK universities on the subject of organisational change in the voluntary/charity sector.As an Accredited Trainer I have delivered training workshops to a range of high-profile clients and organisations including the National Farmers\' Union, Natural England, Animal and Plant Health Agency and DEFRA.Passionate about providing training on how to engage with the media. Committed to mentoring others, supporting work experience placements and internships and improving graduate employability. Advocate for autism awareness training; supervised a student intern via the Employ Autism scheme. Additionally championed and supported a recent graduate via the Government\'s Kickstart Scheme. Expertise in: communications, copywriting, press releases and features, social media, proofreading, media training, interviewing, media relations, research communications and Higher Education, marketing, science communications, member engagement and student engagement.
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