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I am a senior communications consultant with extensive freelance, in-house and agency experience across the public, private and third sectors. I partner with leading organisations to design strategic communications that shape places, strengthen cultural impact and engage diverse audiences. My consultancy spans brand development, integrated comms strategies, stakeholder engagement and high-profile campaigns for clients ranging from major cultural institutions to government bodies. I bring proven expertise as a trusted advisor, skilled facilitator and dynamic communicator, championing equity, creativity and community at every stage.…I am a senior communications consultant with extensive freelance, in-house and agency experience across the public, private and third sectors. I partner with leading organisations to design strategic communications that shape places, strengthen cultural impact and engage diverse audiences. My consultancy spans brand development, integrated comms strategies, stakeholder engagement and high-profile campaigns for clients ranging from major cultural institutions to government bodies. I bring proven expertise as a trusted advisor, skilled facilitator and dynamic communicator, championing equity, creativity and community at every stage.

Phoebe Gardiner

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I am a senior communications consultant with extensive freelance, in-house and agency experience across the public, private and third sectors. I partner with leading organisations to design strategic communications that shape places, strengthen cultural impact and engage diverse audiences. My consultancy spans brand development, integrated comms strategies, stakeholder engagement and high-profile campaigns for clients ranging from major cultural institutions to government bodies. I bring proven expertise as a trusted advisor, skilled facilitator and dynamic communicator, championing equity, creativity and community at every stage.…I am a senior communications consultant with extensive freelance, in-house and agency experience across the public, private and third sectors. I partner with leading organisations to design strategic communications that shape places, strengthen cultural impact and engage diverse audiences. My consultancy spans brand development, integrated comms strategies, stakeholder engagement and high-profile campaigns for clients ranging from major cultural institutions to government bodies. I bring proven expertise as a trusted advisor, skilled facilitator and dynamic communicator, championing equity, creativity and community at every stage.

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I am a senior communications consultant with extensive freelance, in-house and agency experience across the public, private and third sectors. I partner with leading organisations to design strategic communications that shape places, strengthen cultural impact and engage diverse audiences.

My consultancy spans brand development, integrated comms strategies, stakeholder engagement and high-profile campaigns for clients ranging from major cultural institutions to government bodies. I bring proven expertise as a trusted advisor, skilled facilitator and dynamic communicator, championing equity, creativity and community at every stage.

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Associate Director at London Communications Agency

January 1, 2020 - Present

Delivering senior-level consultancy within London’s leading agency for the built environment; advising major clients such as Olympia, City of London, Knight Dragon’s Greenwich Peninsula, and the GLA. Lead on corporate and consumer strategy, innovation projects (including the adoption of AI tools), and creative event programming. Regularly engage at Board and C-suite level to shape narrative, reputation and stakeholder impact, while driving new business and mentoring future leaders.

Director of Communications at Alton Arts Festival CIC

May 1, 2023 - Present

Overseeing the communications strategy and delivery for the festival’s inaugural year, including brand creation and messaging, media, digital, stakeholder engagement and events; helping set up as a CIC.

Press Manager at Southbank Centre

January 1, 2020 - October 24, 2025

Led the year-round media strategy for the contemporary music programme; managed a team to deliver multi-channel B2C media campaigns for major festivals; developed Internal Comms strategy and managed external PRs and agencies as part of a busy Press team.

Press & PR Manager (Meltdown Festival) at Southbank Centre / Meltdown Festival

December 31, 2019 - October 24, 2025

Designed and managed the year-round media strategy for the contemporary music programme; led multi-channel campaigns for Meltdown, WOW, and Imagine Children’s Festival; managed on-the-ground media management, event delivery and talent relations; developed internal comms and oversaw external PRs.

Freelance Consultant at Various clients

November 1, 2017 - October 24, 2025

Provided high-level strategic consultation on brand positioning, media strategy, stakeholder engagement and campaign design across cultural, educational and experiential sectors; developed tailored communications frameworks and trained senior leaders.

Senior Communication Officer at Electoral Commission

December 31, 2019 - October 24, 2025

Contract role supporting the Electoral Commission’s communications office during the 2019 UK Parliamentary General Election; managed high-volume media enquiries, secured broadcast interviews for C-suite and provided rapid media briefings with risk management.

Advocacy & Communication Officer at Arts Council England

November 1, 2017 - October 24, 2025

Promoted ACE activity across London through predominantly B2B and stakeholder comms; initiated social media strategy and training; speech writing for CEO and Directors; reputation management, digital content creation, political briefings and external stakeholder management.

Senior Press & PR Officer at Shakespeare’s Globe

November 1, 2015 - October 24, 2025

Led press strategy for education and outreach; secured mainstream B2C and trade press; managed busy press office duties including on-site filming, press nights and junkets.

Press & PR Officer at Shakespeare’s Globe

August 1, 2014 - October 24, 2025

Delivered press strategy for education and outreach; raised the profile of the outreach programme; managed press office duties, including events and media relations.