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Anna John

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I lead data-informed internal communications that drive engagement, trust and behavioural change.

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What I'm looking for

I'm seeking a new remote communications role where I can turn complex, sensitive messages into clear, engaging content and use insight, storytelling and collaboration to build trust, community and lasting change.

I've led strategic communications at Cardiff University, including the launch of the Hyb student support model, engaging 30,000 students and 7,000 staff through multi-channel, data-led campaigns.

Across student voice, student support and national behaviour-change campaigns at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, I've turned complex and sensitive messages into clear, human content. I use insight, storytelling and strong stakeholder partnerships to improve engagement, support transformation and build lasting trust.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Cardiff University logoCU

Senior Internal Communications Officer

Cardiff University

Sep 2025 - May 2026 (8 months)

Led strategic communications for the launch of Cardiff University's Hyb student support model, driving engagement and behavioural change across 30,000 students and 7,000 staff through multi-channel, data-led campaigns. Partnered with senior leaders to deliver change communications, supporting major service transformation, new digital tools and project implementation across two campuses.

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Senior Internal Communications Officer

Sep 2025 - May 2026 (8 months)

Led strategic communications for the launch of Cardiff University’s Hyb student support model, driving engagement and behavioural change across 30,000 students and 7,000 staff through multi-channel, data-led campaigns.

Partnered with senior leaders to deliver change communications, supporting major service transformation, new digital tools and project implementation across two campuses.

Cardiff University logoCU

Student Voice Communications Officer

Cardiff University

Nov 2024 - Sep 2025 (10 months)

Shaped student voice communications strategy and led high-impact content delivery, championing segmented communications to increase news output by 300% and consistently exceeding internal and industry engagement benchmarks. Supported key digital channels and campaigns including the Student App and onboarding communications, driving significant performance improvements (87% increase in notification

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Student Voice Communications Officer

Nov 2024 - Sep 2025 (10 months)

Shaped student voice communications strategy and led high-impact content delivery, championing segmented communications to increase news output by 300% and consistently exceeding internal and industry engagement benchmarks.

Supported key digital channels and campaigns including the Student App and onboarding communications, driving significant performance improvements (87% increase in notificatio

Cardiff University logoCU

Centre for Student Life Engagement Officer

Cardiff University

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 (10 months)

Secondment to cover maternity leave. Led communications across 7 Student Life teams, delivering sensitive, high-impact campaigns on student support topics and national awareness initiatives, increasing Instagram engagement by 97%. Partnered with senior leaders and stakeholders to deliver multi-channel, data-informed communications across digital and physical platforms and reporting performance ins

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Centre for Student Life Engagement Officer

Jan 2024 - Nov 2024 (10 months)

Secondment to cover maternity leave.

Led communications across 7 Student Life teams, delivering sensitive, high-impact campaigns on student support topics and national awareness initiatives, increasing Instagram engagement by 97%.

Partnered with senior leaders and stakeholders to deliver multi-channel, data-informed communications across digital and physical platforms and reporting performance i

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water logoDW

Communications Officer

Mar 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Led the national Cartref campaign across Wales, doubling campaign targets through multi-channel behaviour change communications.

Used data and stakeholder insight to optimise performance while supporting senior leadership communications and cross-sector initiatives including running Community Fund and internal recognitions schemes.

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water logoDW

Developer Service/Wellbeing Champion

Sep 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 6 months)

Managed high volumes of customer and developer applications within strict SLAs, using Excel reporting and dashboards to improve service quality and training outcomes. Wellbeing Champion and trained StRaW practitioner, providing first-line mental health support for colleagues and promoting a positive workplace culture.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

UL

University of Leeds

Bachelor’s Degree, English

2013 - 2016

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Clifton College

High School, General Studies

2010 - 2012

High School education at Clifton College, Bristol, from 2010 to 2012.

CB

Clifton College, Bristol

High School

2010 - 2012

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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