Elizabeth Inniss

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I’m Elizabeth Inniss, a freelance writer and editor with over a decade of experience working with award-winning agencies and businesses.

About

I’m Elizabeth Inniss, a freelance writer and editor with over a decade of experience working with award-winning agencies and businesses. Based in Birmingham, I specialize in copywriting, scriptwriting, and editing and have worked with clients ranging from entertainment companies to nonprofits. I’m passionate about delivering high-quality content and have been recognized through various awards and shortlisted competitions.

My background includes creating and coordinating scripts for TV productions, writing articles for major platforms like HuffPost UK, and winning substantial funding for different projects. I’m also a French speaker and love building strong connections with clients to ensure their visions are brought to life through compelling writing.

  • 19 years' experience
  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • FrenchAdvanced
  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Education

Work experience· 5 roles

Bid Writer · Midland HeartDec 2012 – Jul 2025 · 12 yrs 8 mos

Prepared thorough, concise, and well-evidenced reports for tender preparation including writing, proofreading, and editing submissions. Achieved a 90% first round pass rate and 55% award rate, maintained a 100% win rate in the homeless services sector, and secured over £5 million funding.

Freelance Writer · Self EmployedJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

A highly regarded freelance writer and consultant known for producing high-quality written material and guidance in content, copywriting, scriptwriting, and editing. Clients include Threewise Entertainment (for Nickelodeon Australia), Skills Training UK, Ingeus, Citizens Advice Bureau, Millennium Point Trust and Midland Heart. Developed and edited TV series scripts, scripted an RTS-nominated docu-drama, published articles in HuffPost UK, secured over £75m in funding for clients, won Arts Council Funding in 2021/22, and was shortlisted in the BBC Heartlands script competition.

Grants Officer · Big Lottery FundDec 2010 – Jul 2025 · 14 yrs 8 mos

Assessed applications using matrices, interview skills, and professional judgement. Handled high-profile applications for the Village SOS programme, later filmed by the BBC. Responsible for reducing historical disputes backlog from 170 to 30 within three months.

Employment Advisor / Facilitator · Ingeus UKDec 2009 – Jul 2025 · 15 yrs 8 mos
Contract Worker / Temporary Worker · Various AgenciesDec 2006 – Jul 2025 · 18 yrs 8 mos

Education

BA (Hons) · University of Warwick1998 – 2001

Certifications and awards· 5

Story Development2030 – 2025
Narrative Design2030 – 2025
Copywriting2030 – 2025
Preparing Tenders2030 – 2025

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