Meet the team

We’re all Mandate people.

Our starting point is your aim and goal.  Our entire approach in building your team is founded on delivering the most effective communications solutions that will achieve the best possible results.

Amanda Masson

Amanda Masson

Personal Assistant to the Chief Officers

 

I am proud to say I work for Mandate.

Amanda Masson

 
Amy Hutchings

Amy Hutchings

Account Director

 

What differentiates mandate from other PR and communications agencies is that all our campaigns are built on insight; tapping into the zeitgeist to ensure our press office delivers topical, insightful media coverage with mass talkability.

Amy Hutchings

 
Andrew Myhill

Andrew Myhill

Consultant

 

At Mandate I'm working with a great team on such a broad range of clients.  It's rewarding to see the work we're doing actually having an effect outside the political bubble too.

Andrew Myhill

 
Andrew Scoones

Andrew Scoones

Consultant

 

It's all about seamless partnerships with clients.

Andrew Scoones

 
Anna Wicks

Anna Wicks

Associate Director

 

Mandate is about the fantastic people and the positive ‘can do’ approach that instills confidence, pride and ambition in everyone who works here.

Anna Wicks

 
Ben Maynard

Ben Maynard

Director

 

For me PR is all about stimulating and engaging in conversations with influencers. Mandate’s breadth of clients and range of disciplines means we engage in more and better conversations than I’ve experienced elsewhere.

Ben Maynard

 
Beth Nicol

Beth Nicol

Account Director

 

It is great to work in such a creative environment, where every day is different

Beth Nicol

 
Brooke Clarke

Brooke Clarke

Managing Director, Corporate Mandate

 

Luck favours the prepared mind.

Brooke Clarke

 
Caroline Maxwell

Caroline Maxwell

Consultant

 

From launching international media campaigns to supporting parliamentary events - there is no typical day at Mandate, which makes it an interesting place to work.

Caroline Maxwell

 
Chris Matthews

Chris Matthews

Mandate Director & Hogarth Chairman

 

PR at a high level, especially crisis work, is about considered thought, measured action, applying experience, contacts and creativity, to get the right result.

Chris Matthews

 
Clare Shaw

Clare Shaw

Consultant

 

It is the energy and drive of the people at Mandate that give us our edge.

Clare Shaw

 
Craig Harrow

Craig Harrow

Managing Director, Mandate Scotland

 

Working to achieve business-focused results for clients, as part of an energetic team determined to get the job done well, is the real motivator.

Craig Harrow

 
Dave Challis

Dave Challis

Associate Director

 

Communicating sustainability can be challenging. Mandate is unique, bringing together a diverse group of people with the right skills to effectively engage and influence stakeholders.

Dave Challis

 
Deborah Burgess

Deborah Burgess

Consultant

 

Mandate is a great place to evolve as a PR professional, rewarding hard work and creative thinking in a challenging environment whilst always ensuring our client’s targets are achieved.

Deborah Burgess

 
Deborah Hitchcock

Deborah Hitchcock

Account Manager

 

Every brand has a story. It’s finding an original, relevant and engaging way to tell it that makes this job interesting. That and the fact that no two days are ever the same!

 

Deborah Hitchcock

 
Denise Donovan

Denise Donovan

HR Administrator

 

Mandate is committed to bringing the best out of its team. 

Denise Donovan

 
Emily Feltham

Emily Feltham

Account Manager

 

It's great being able to maintain a sharp focus on PR and public affairs, whilst being part of a wider network of communications experts at Engine

Emily Feltham

 
Fiona Mason

Fiona Mason

Managing Director, Political Mandate

 

I can’t wait to get started!

Fiona Mason

 
Frances Rowe

Frances Rowe

Personal Assistant to Craig Harrow, Fiona Mason and Rachael Sansom

 

Working in an environment where everyone has drive and ambition makes me feel very positive about Mandate as a whole. With a friendly, supportive team and a great company structure, I truly believe that Mandate will continue to grow and be a leader in the market.

Frances Rowe

 
Fraser Walters

Fraser Walters

Consultant

 

Mandate's integrated approach to public relations and lobbying offers unrivalled communications solutions across a range of industry sectors.  It's really pleasing to work for such a unique agency.

 

Fraser Walters

 
Gary Cleland

Gary Cleland

Account Director

 

Creatively it is a great time to be working in corporate communications

Gary Cleland

 
Gavin Devine

Gavin Devine

Chief Operating Officer

 

Policy-making is improved immeasurably through being informed by those it actually affects – in other words the people who genuinely understand its impact.

Gavin Devine

 
Gemma Irvine

Gemma Irvine

Associate Director

 

Getting into bed on Paddington station, escorting giant cows round the country and rowing against rugby players…just another day in the office!

Gemma Irvine

 
Gemma Young

Gemma Young

Account Manager

 

Whether it’s creating innovative PR campaigns or keeping up with the changing media landscape – it’s never a dull day in the Mandate offices!

Gemma Young

 
Greg Penlington

Greg Penlington

Consultant

 

There is a phenomenal collective expertise within the team, and seeing this used to create positive change makes this a great working environment.

Greg Penlington

 
Hannah Buckley

Hannah Buckley

Consultant

 

It is inspiring to work in such an energetic, creative and enthusiastic environment.  Mandate equips you with the tools to meet every challenge head on.

Hannah Buckley

 
Hannah Cornick

Hannah Cornick

Account Manager

 

It is great to work in a company where I am constantly learning and surrounded by intelligent and dynamic people.

Hannah Cornick

 
Helen Shepherd

Helen Shepherd

Account Manager

 

Coming up with creative ideas to solve communications problems that our clients throw at us everyday.

Helen Shepherd

 
Jenny Lynch

Jenny Lynch

Account Manager

 

I love policy debates - always have - but this job shows you that it’s not just the policy issues on the front pages that matter.  They all do, and a strong case deserves to be heard.

Jenny Lynch

 
Jo Cole

Jo Cole

Account Manager

 

Working across such a wide variety of policy areas ensures there’s never a dull day in the office.

Jo Cole

 
Jo Slatem

Jo Slatem

Director

 

Mandate houses a unique blend of specialists and brand experts who together find the heart of a brand and bring its stories to life. The team is full of passion, ambition and energy, which makes for a truly exciting and motivating environment.

Jo Slatem

 
John Williams

John Williams

Associate Director

 

Between the lobbyists, the financials, the corporates, the branders, the puppy slippers, the bloggers, the twitters, and the copywriters, we pretty much have comms covered.

John Williams

 
Jonathan Lomax

Jonathan Lomax

Director

 

Mandate is a great place to develop professional skills and progress in your career. We believe in hiring only the top candidates and then developing from within so that our team really is the best in the business.

Jonathan Lomax

 
Joshua Peck

Joshua Peck

Director

 

Mandate's intense focus on delivering results - not just doing things for the sake of it - makes working here incredibly rewarding.

Joshua Peck

 
June Deasy

June Deasy

Director

 

Mandate takes a lively, fresh and genuinely integrated approach to communications consultancy. Its impressive client base and ambitious growth plans make for a dynamic workplace.

June Deasy

 
Kate Jones

Kate Jones

Account Manager

 

Mandate is all about finding the best ways to meet a client’s comms challenge. That’s why here, no two clients, campaigns or people are the same. And that's what keeps it interesting.

Kate Jones

 
Kate Stephens

Kate Stephens

Director

 

Brilliant people dealing creatively with complex issues, without losing their sense of purpose – or humour.  An inspiring place to be.

Kate Stephens

 
Katherine Morgan

Katherine Morgan

Account Director

 

The range of skills and sector expertise and the commitment to delivering for clients makes Mandate a great place to work.

Katherine Morgan

 
Katherine Newlands

Katherine Newlands

Consultant

 

Being part of Mandate means that you are working in a creative and dynamic environment where every day is both challenging and rewarding.

Katherine Newlands

 
Kelly Allan

Kelly Allan

Consultant

 

Every day is different and challenging. Working on creative communication strategies for clients that deliver results that matter makes our job all the more rewarding.

Kelly Allan

 
Kirsty Leiper

Kirsty Leiper

Account Manager

 

Helping clients to solve problems, navigate complex issues and achieve communication goals are all part of the job – and a great motivator.

Kirsty Leiper

 
Laila Adam

Laila Adam

Finance Assistant

 

I enjoy working at Mandate; I love the challenges the job brings.  I am proud to be part of a team that consistently delivers an excellent service to its clients.

Laila Adam

 
Laura Jackson

Laura Jackson

Account Director

 

Our work in health and education is challenging and it matters. That's what motivates me.

Laura Jackson

 
Lis Field

Lis Field

Director

 

I'm surrounded by some of the best people in the industry, which makes every day exciting.

Lis Field

 
Lizzie Wills

Lizzie Wills

Consultant

 

Political and legislative processes can be difficult to navigate. That’s why clients want to know they are working with the best in the business.

Lizzie Wills

 
Louise Cook

Louise Cook

Consultant

 

There's nothing more motivating than working with people who are passionate about what they do. With such a variety of work going on in the Mandate office there's never a dull moment!

Louise Cook

 
Malcolm Sullivan

Malcolm Sullivan

Account Manager

 

I enjoy delivering real business benefits to my clients by helping them to navigate complex regulatory and political environments.

Malcolm Sullivan

 
Mandate Insider

Mandate Insider

 

I'm your eyes and ears in Mandate, giving you the inside story.

Mandate Insider

 
Mark Pack

Mark Pack

Associate Director, Digital

 

Increasingly the reputation and finances of organisations are shaped by what happens online. You can't ignore the online world - you have to get stuck in and shape your future.

Mark Pack

 
Martha Burgess

Martha Burgess

Consultant

 

Working at Health Mandate gives you a fantastic opportunity to work across a range of challenging issues, always with the ultimate aim of influencing health policy and creating positive change.

Martha Burgess

 
Matt Decker

Matt Decker

Principal, Mandate Washington

 

Show me a person afraid of failure, and I’ll show you a person who never really succeeds.

Matt Decker

 
Matt Fearnley

Matt Fearnley

New Business Director

 

Integrated client-centric communications - genuinely free from supply-side political, geographic or economic barriers - is the future. And that's what Mandate does best.

Matt Fearnley

 
Matthew Ross

Matthew Ross

Consultant

 

Delivering political insight to our clients ahead of the curve makes Mandate an exciting and challenging place to work.

Matthew Ross

 
Mike Birtwistle

Mike Birtwistle

Managing Director, Health Mandate

 

What gets me up in the morning is the prospect of working with the brightest people on the most challenging issues – and making a difference.

Mike Birtwistle

 
Nadia Elm

Nadia Elm

Consultant

 

It’s a great to be part of such a talented and committed team whose knowledge of healthcare policy is unrivalled.

Nadia Elm

 
Nichola O’Connor

Nichola O’Connor

Personal Assistant to Brooke Clarke, Mike Birtwistle and Robert Nuttall

 

Every day is different and brings new challenges.

Nichola O’Connor

 
Nicholas Bevan

Nicholas Bevan

Consultant

 

The diversity of client issues and training and the fast-paced environment keeps me continually motivated and inspired to deliver for my clients.

Nicholas Bevan

 
Nick Carter

Nick Carter

Account Manager

 

At Mandate we work on a huge range of clients and issues. This diversity keeps us all on our toes.

Nick Carter

 
Nick Laitner

Nick Laitner

Associate Director

 

Every day - every hour - brings a new challenge, which makes this an exciting and motivating place to work. There's never a dull moment at Mandate.

Nick Laitner

 
Nicola Dykes

Nicola Dykes

Account Manager

 

I enjoy being part of a team that has the skill and experience to help clients navigate the continually evolving regulatory and legislative landscape.

Nicola Dykes

 
Nicole Martin

Nicole Martin

Account Director

 

It's great to work for a company that encourages its staff to be independent, creative thinkers

Nicole Martin

 
Nikki Kennedy

Nikki Kennedy

Account Manager

 

The work that I do has a national, sometimes global impact on health policy and importantly, I know that I have made a difference to people's lives.

Nikki Kennedy

 
Paul Haugen

Paul Haugen

Integration Director

 

Paul Haugen

 
Paul Joseph

Paul Joseph

Consultant

 

It is great to work on such varied and interesting accounts and working alongside great people who inspire you makes it all worthwhile.

Paul Joseph

 
Rachael Sansom

Rachael Sansom

Managing Director, Brand Mandate

 

A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business.

Rachael Sansom

 
Rachel Rowson

Rachel Rowson

Account Director

 

Mandate's health team is committed to effecting real change in the health world; improving patient care and experience is at the core of what we do.

Rachel Rowson

 
Richard Davidson

Richard Davidson

Director

 

The breadth and depth of expertise at Mandate is second to none and the passion is clear in everything we do

Richard Davidson

 
Richard Sloggett

Richard Sloggett

Account Manager

 

Health Mandate is right at the heart of the health debate. The team's expertise, insight and passion for the subject is second to none.

Richard Sloggett

 
Robert Nuttall

Robert Nuttall

Managing Director, Green Mandate

 

With climate change emerging as a major challenge for societies across the world, stakeholders are increasingly expecting businesses to clearly demonstrate what they are doing to be environmentally and socially responsible.

Robert Nuttall

 
Rupert Lewis

Rupert Lewis

Account Director

 

I'm fascinated by the bridge between politics and business. How the political environment influences business strategy and vice versa. Which actors and parties display effective leadership.

Rupert Lewis

 
Ryan Persaud

Ryan Persaud

Financial Assistant

 

Being part of a team is what Mandate is about

Ryan Persaud

 
Sacha Deshmukh

Sacha Deshmukh

Chief Executive

 

A great company gives you a career, not just a job.

Sacha Deshmukh

 
Sarah Winstone

Sarah Winstone

Director

 

Underpinning all our work in health is the aim of improving patient care. We want to make a difference, and that's what keeps me motivated.

Sarah Winstone

 
Siobhan Shea-Simonds

Siobhan Shea-Simonds

Director

 

Tackling, and solving, complex client challenges and really getting our teeth into an issue is what sets us apart and keeps us motivated.

Siobhan Shea-Simonds

 
Stephen Ruben

Stephen Ruben

Financial Director

 

The challenges, the atmosphere, the enthusiasm, the growth and the professionalism are just some of the traits that makes working at Mandate so rewarding.

Stephen Ruben

 
Tessa Murray

Tessa Murray

Consultant

 

People deserve to receive the best healthcare and I am happy to be working to make this happen at Health Mandate

Tessa Murray

 
Theo Leonard

Theo Leonard

Consultant

 

Theo Leonard