Anna John
@annajohn
I lead data-informed internal communications that drive engagement, trust and behavioural change.
What I'm looking for
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
Delivered procurement support via ticketing system and phone, resolving queries efficiently and accurately.
Recruited end-to-end: candidate interviewing, CV creation, client marketing, and B2B relationship management across multiple industries.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Leeds
Bachelor’s Degree, English
2013 - 2016
Clifton College
High School, General Studies
2010 - 2012
High School education at Clifton College, Bristol, from 2010 to 2012.
Clifton College, Bristol
High School
2010 - 2012
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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