I'm Jessica, a London-based freelancer with a passion for storytelling, design and practical, impact-driven work. I currently work as a quality assessor for business management apprenticeships and am the co-founder/director of The Omni Collective, where I lead operations, marketing and events. I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging content and helping learners and teams develop robust, professional arguments. From running a plant-based restaurant and delivering events to crafting content for brands and creating and editing copy, I bring a hands-on, people-first approach. I love turning ideas into high-quality outputs and supporting others to grow through thoughtful feedback, collaboration and creative problem-solving.

Jessica Matheou-McGill

I'm Jessica, a London-based freelancer with a passion for storytelling, design and practical, impact-driven work. I currently work as a quality assessor for business management apprenticeships and am the co-founder/director of The Omni Collective, where I lead operations, marketing and events. I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging content and helping learners and teams develop robust, professional arguments. From running a plant-based restaurant and delivering events to crafting content for brands and creating and editing copy, I bring a hands-on, people-first approach. I love turning ideas into high-quality outputs and supporting others to grow through thoughtful feedback, collaboration and creative problem-solving.

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I’m Jessica, a London-based freelancer with a passion for storytelling, design and practical, impact-driven work. I currently work as a quality assessor for business management apprenticeships and am the co-founder/director of The Omni Collective, where I lead operations, marketing and events. I enjoy turning complex ideas into engaging content and helping learners and teams develop robust, professional arguments.

From running a plant-based restaurant and delivering events to crafting content for brands and creating and editing copy, I bring a hands-on, people-first approach. I love turning ideas into high-quality outputs and supporting others to grow through thoughtful feedback, collaboration and creative problem-solving.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Management Assessor (Level 5 & 6) at Estu Global Ltd
November 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance quality assessor supporting UK Business Management Apprenticeships (level 6) and Skills Bootcamps (level 5). Assessing business cases, portfolios and end-point assessments; providing 1:1 learner support and structured feedback; evaluating analytical quality and ethical reasoning; reviewing mixed-method research; applying fairness and consistency in assessment decisions.
Co-founder & Director at The Omni Collective
January 1, 2017 - Present
Led day-to-day operations, budgeting, supplier relationships, staffing, and strategic decisions under regulatory constraints; ran marketing, PR, and web presence; developed menus and food writing; expanded operations through lockdowns with delivery kit service.
Content Creator, Copywriter & Marketing Assistant at Good in Bread Ltd.
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Created content for social platforms; wrote recipes and blog posts; produced weekly newsletters; drafted product labels; managed deliveries and new subscribers.
Editorial Assistant Internship at Food & Travel Magazine
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Researched travel material, wrote articles and round-ups; networked with brands for content and imagery; copywriting and editing tasks; experience with Adobe platforms.
Proofreader/Editor at Endeavour Press Publishing Company
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Proofread fiction novels after digital transfer; edited copy and returned corrected drafts to the company.
PR & Marketing Assistant at Unit Media Ltd.
November 1, 2015 - May 1, 2016
Gathered materials from producers, wrote promotional copy, updated website, and managed social media; maintained client database and organized journalist meetings.
Bank Internship - Marketing/Horizons Magazine at HSBC Bank
September 1, 2011 - December 1, 2011
Summer internship in marketing; contributed to Horizons magazine and supported advertising decisions; appeared in multiple cycles including Canary Wharf, Oxford Circus and London Bridge branches.
Bank Internship - Marketing/Operations at HSBC Bank
June 1, 2013 - August 1, 2013
Summer internship experiences across marketing and operations; involved in customer-facing and internal process roles.
Bank Internship - Operations at HSBC Bank
June 1, 2014 - August 1, 2014
Internship covering operations area, supporting daily functions and project work.
Event Manager at Warburton's Catering
April 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Part-time events manager handling logistics, client coordination and catering operations for events.
Chef at Bedales Wine & BoBs Lobster
April 1, 2016 - November 1, 2017
Culinary role contributing to kitchen production, menu development and event catering.
Chef (Events) at Patty & Bun
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Part-time events chef; contributed to kitchen service and event catering.
Freelance Runner at Location, Location, Location
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Short-term freelance runner support for production tasks.
Freelance Runner at Electric Theatre Collective
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Freelance runner support for production projects.
Production Assistant at Deerstalker Films
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Production support role for film projects.
Bar Back at The Blathwayt Arms
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Bar service and customer support at Bath venue.
Waitress at Ash House Country Hotel
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010
Waitressing duties at weekend and event functions.
Proofreader/Editor (Freelance) at Endeavour Press Publishing Company
May 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Proofread fiction novels after digital transfer; edited copy and returned corrected drafts to the company.
Marketing Intern at HSBC Bank (Canary Wharf)
September 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Wrote for Horizons magazine and assisted in advertising decisions; gained exposure to various marketing activities.
Marketing Intern at HSBC Bank
June 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Summer placements in Oxford Circus branch and London Bridge operations; developed time management and analytical skills; earned Yellow Belt Six Sigma.
Marketing/Operations Intern at HSBC Bank
June 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014
Further exposure to marketing and operations across multiple departments; enhanced analytical capabilities.
Chef at Patty & Bun
May 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017
Part-time events chef; prepared and served during peak service periods.
Runner at Location, Location, Location
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Freelance runner supporting production tasks for property-related programming.
Runner at Electric Theatre Collective
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2017
Freelance runner supporting production tasks for media projects.
Bar Back at The Blathwayt Arms, Bath
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Supported bar operations and guest service during hospitality shifts.

Education

BA Joint Hons English and Drama (2:1) at Goldsmiths College, University of London
September 1, 2012 - July 1, 2015
A-Levels (Drama, English Literature and Psychology) ABB at The Royal High School, Bath
September 1, 2004 - July 1, 2011

Qualifications

WSET Level 2 Award in Wine
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Personal Alcohol License
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Food Hygiene Level 2
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Yellow Belt Six Sigma
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
WSET Level 2 Award in Wine
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Personal Alcohol Licence
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Food Hygiene Level 2
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026
Yellow Belt Six Sigma
January 11, 2030 - May 5, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail, Other