Description

If you're looking for someone who can conduct stakeholder research, develop communications strategies that work, handle the unexpected with calm professionalism and produce compelling content across every channel – let's talk.

I've spent over 25 years working across communications, and have loved every minute, from my early days as a trained journalist through to senior leadership roles, I've had the chance to work on everything from crisis management to thought leadership campaigns, stakeholder engagement to partnership programmes.

I'm particularly experienced in crisis and issues management, I've been formally trained and have handled several high-profile incidents where rapid response and clear stakeholder communication made all the difference. I also bring strong credentials in advocacy, government liaison and working with professional bodies and regulators.

Here's what colleagues tend to say about me: I'm strategic but hands-on, senior but still happy to roll up my sleeves and I can produce well-written, accurate content faster than most AI tools (I've even tested this). I believe in leading by example and building teams where people feel motivated and supported to do their best work.

Outside communications, I'm also a published novelist with four books out and representation from a literary agent. I've won two literary awards and I'm currently longlisted for a third. This isn't just a hobby; it genuinely shapes how I approach communications work. Being a professional storyteller means I understand narrative structure, emotional resonance and how to craft messages that stick with people.

I'm currently open to flexible partnerships or short-term freelance projects where I can bring strategic leadership, crisis communications expertise and creative thinking to organisations that value both strategic vision and practical delivery.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

English
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

Tamsin Williams PR
Senior consultant
CULTURE
September 2025 - Today (9 months)
Guildford, United Kingdom
PR, crisis communications and event work for a range of Arts and Culture clients. Strategy, social media strategy, media sell in and active PR work.
Storytelling Social media Social media training crisis communications Communication strategy
Chelgate
Senior Consultant
EDUCATION AND E-LEARNING
September 2025 - April 2026 (7 months)
London, United Kingdom
Crisis Communications Consultant, working with a range of clients on crisis comms preparedness, training, and active management of crisis incidents
Communication strategy strategic communications crisis communications new business
CRANLEIGH SCHOOLS
DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
April 2014 - April 2025 (11 years)
Responsible for development of communications, marketing, strategic direction, events and conferences programmes and thought leadership campaigns. Development of annual report that sets the direction for communications and marketing across all stakeholder communities. Research-led marketing and communications, developing digital, print and filmed collateral across schools. Management of marketing, communications, alumni, events and development professionals in UK schools. Development of Public Benefit initiatives and partnership maintenance. Internal communications and engagement. Crisis and issues management.