Jane W.

Director: Strategy & Communications

About

I help organisations innovate, communicate and grow — bringing together strategy, digital capability and cross‑sector collaboration to drive meaningful business outcomes.With a career spanning charity, education, engineering, manufacturing and marine sectors, I’ve supported leadership teams, SMEs and innovators to build the skills, confidence and clarity they need to adopt new technologies, strengthen engagement and unlock growth. My work blends strategic communications, programme design, mentoring and hands‑on delivery of funded initiatives, ensuring organisations can navigate complexity and turn ideas into practical action.I’ve worked with an inspiring portfolio of businesses, CICs and innovators to develop communication strategies that resonate with stakeholders, accelerate innovation and support long‑term capability building. Whether shaping value propositions, designing digital skills programmes, or guiding organisations through change, I focus on creating tools, pathways and partnerships that make progress achievable.I’m motivated by purposeful work, inclusive growth, helping people and organisations realise their potential — and I bring a calm, collaborative, curious and solutions‑focused approach to every project.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Greater Bournemouth Area

Industry

Information Services

Skill

Stakeholder Engagement, Programme Design and Delivery, Cross-sector Collaboration, Coaching & Mentoring, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Business Development, International Event Management, B2B Marketing, Team Management, Membership Development, Press Campaigns, Product Launch, Educational Workshops, Educational Fundraising

Experience

Director: Strategy & Communications

Duotraq Consulting

2020 - Present · 6 yrs

Helping clients to develop effective B2B Communication Strategies and tactical plans to connect and engage with their customers, distributors and supporter networks. Currently working with clients developing innovative technologies and services in manufacturing, engineering, marine, training and education.

Innovation & Growth Specialist

Business West

2020 - 2026 · 6 yrs

Providing strategic mentoring to SMEs on Innovate UK Business Growth programmes, advising on business development, communications, product development, market positioning and routes to market.

Project Manager

DEMC (Dorset Engineering and Manufacturing Cluster)

2018-4 - 2019-7 · 1 yr 4 mos

Dorset

Communications, Project Management and partnerships to support skills development, training and innovation in Dorset's Engineering and Manufacturing sector. Introduced a new funded programme for Dorset based SME's in partnership with the MTC and an online directory of services.

Director

Duotraq Ltd

2013 - 2018 · 5 yrs

Dorset

Communications for GPS Tracking & Monitoring, Asset Tracking, 5G & IoT networks. Operating globally in marine, healthcare and transport sectors.

Head of Marketing

LCP Ltd.

2013 - 2016 · 3 yrs

London & Dorset

Marketing & Communications for Education Publishing. Developed communication campaigns for new teaching, learning and assessment resources with Early Years, Key Stages 1-3. Specialised in creating French and Spanish language teaching material, online resources, data management and CRM development.

Regional Manager London

e-Learning Foundation

2008 - 2012 · 4 yrs

London

Developing e-Learning programmes to narrow the digital divide and improve access to home learning. Managed multiple projects with schools, technology partners, community groups and local authorities across London.

Head of Membership & Marketing

Chartered Institute of Fundraising

2001 - 2003 · 2 yrs

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for all aspects of Marketing & Communications as the organisation grew from ICFM to the Institute of Fundraising. This included planning and managing the corporate name change process, managing the internal membership, marketing and administration teams and developing new membership services for fundraisers.