Hire Community People in United Kingdom

Emily Webber is a UK-based independent organisational consultant, coach, trainer, speaker and communities of practice expert. She focuses on creating environments where people thrive so that organisations can thrive. Emily Webber is a leading figure in Communities of practice in the UK through her work with organisations and books, approaches and tools that are used by others across the industry. She offers: Consultancy to accelerate your communities of practice Consultancy with communities of practice expert Emily Webber of Tacit accelerates your community of practice initiatives by providing expertise and approaches gained from years of experience working in the field across many different organisations. Emily has helped organisations define their communities of practice strategies, supported them to put them into practice, gained buy-in from senior leaders, designed and delivered training programmes and career frameworks, reviewed community effectiveness, and identified opportunities to improve, reinvigorate and supercharge them. Bring communities of practice to life with tailored training Emily also provides tailored and bespoke training on all aspects of communities of practice. Including leaders who are curious about the benefits, people leading initiatives, those leading communities and practices, and community members. She draws on her experience, tools and approaches and works with internal stakeholders to create relatable and appropriate content that participants can immediately put into action. Previous clients include BBC, Department for Work and Pensions, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, LVL (Peru), Jio (india), HM Land Registry, Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Co-op Digital, Transport for Greater Manchester, Prostate Cancer UK, Nesta and Behavioural insights team. “Emily’s deep understanding of the field and having worked in and with various government departments and clients really came through in her ability to immediately pin point the good and bad. Coming up with rock solid coaching, consultancy and recommendations to help us unlock greater value from our communities of practice.”

I am Rosanna Lopes, a dedicated community co-creator and nurturer with a rich background in affiliate marketing and a deep passion for building meaningful connections. My journey into community work began with my extensive experience as an Affiliate Marketing Manager, a role that honed my skills in relationship and partnership-based marketing. This experience taught me the importance of building lasting relationships and creating win-win opportunities, a skill I now bring to community co-creation and nurturing. One of my most significant milestones was co-founding and growing the Lisbon Digital Nomads meetup group, which attracted over 20,000 members on Meetup.com and hosted weekly events with over 200 attendees during the summer. This endeavor not only solidified my understanding of community dynamics but also fueled my passion for creating spaces where people can connect and thrive. I am passionate about intentional communities and have visited several, including Tamera in Portugal, where I completed their month-long Community Course, Piracanga in Brazil, and various communities in Mexico. These experiences have deepened my understanding of living in harmony with nature and each other, and they continually inspire my work. I've extensively trained myself on the topics of relating and community, and I've completed courses such as "Working with Conflict in Community" "Systems change" "Community building" etc. These courses have equipped me with tools that are essential for nurturing resilient and cohesive communities. I was born into two cultures, Dutch and Portuguese. I've lived for 4 years in Barcelona, 4 in London, and have been nomadicly for nearly a decade. I have a keen interest in cultures and sub-cultures and am very curious to our different views on what "Normal" means. I believe this helps me in the way that I work and approach people. My unique skills include creating and nurturing opportunities, event planning, promoting initiatives, and partnership marketing and I have a keen sensitivity to group dynamics, allowing me to adjust and respond effectively. I excel at bringing people together, online and offline, and fostering a sense of belonging. I can help where others might struggle by leveraging my diverse background to bridge gaps between individuals and groups, facilitating clear communication, and nurturing a supportive environment. I am committed to helping businesses and organizations create thriving, inclusive communities where everyone feels valued and connected. Let's work together to build communities that are not only successful but also deeply fulfilling and transformative for all involved.

My origin story begins in Learning & Development where I first heard of online communities in the professional sense, delving into social learning and subsequently launching and managing the first internal community at one of the UK's largest general insurers. A move into the world of SaaS saw me build a community from the initial beta program of 50 members to a thriving, engaged, connected community of over 25K members when I left seven years later. Bringing value to members in a wide variety of ways, working cross-functionally internally to bring the best content possible, and building and nurturing relationships with the people inside the community, both online and at real-world, analog, in-person events, made this the go-to place for customers of the company it was from. Having then been involved in building the foundations for a brand new community at one company, followed by being brought in to enhance and deepen an existing community at the next, growing membership by 62% through a new on-boarding program, I was made redundant in both occasions bringing me to now looking for my next opportunity and new community members to bring value to and build relationships with. I would say the skills I bring to a role and it's community come with the experience of run great community events programs, the ability to truly work cross-functionally internally to ensure that the very best people are involved in bringing value to members. I'm very people focused, and in this case, very customer-focused. Customer centricity is super important to me and is my ultimate starting point and ending point in community building.

I’m a software test consultant with over 13 years’ experience at all levels from management to QA. Having worked across multiple sectors and industries, including Government, charity, private, e-commerce sector and more. The experience gained has enabled me to work with amazing companies to deliver fantastic software solutions, develop, mentor and build great testing teams along with redesigning of delivery processes and more. This coupled with my ability to hit the ground running in many environments and coupled with the skills that I offer mean I help your company achieve its objectives, releasing the best quality product for the timescales available, whilst delivering process efficiency savings where possible. I have used a multitude of different software methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, TDD, BDD, etc. I enjoy working in a team but can run independently when required. I love challenges and increasing my skills. I thrive on seeing individuals and organizations succeed through successful training, mentoring, implementation and delivery of testing. I help stressed out businesses build and implement bespoke, cost-effective software product testing solutions, so they can implement a testing function that lasts a lifetime, save money and focus on customer growth.

Biggest accomplishments to date include giving thousands of third culture kids a wifi-home and a sense of belonging through my on & offline brand TCKGlobal. In 2018, I gave a TEDx talk on the growth of my online community of third culture kids around the world. And, as the first hire at Levellr (a fast growing startup which empowers music industry stakeholders to cultivate Discord & Telegram communities, harness valuable first-party data, and generate additional income streams) I enabled them to build innovative and scalable community-tech-specific products and services shown through direct impact in revenue by growing +37% in one quarter and over 2.5x vs EOY 2022. In 10 months I managed team growth of 400%. Notable clients include Sony, Universal, Warner, and renowned artists like Fall Out Boy, Steve Aoki, Gorillaz, Katy Perry, and Niall Horan, along with brand giants such as Starbucks. At Levellr I led teams that delivered" Community Building Software and Services Product and New Metrics Development Moderation Program & Moderation Training Development and Management Digital Services Management Community Education Products and Services Community Content Production Started community building at the age of 16. Spent 8 years in early-stage tech start-ups independently and in teams within different areas across the marketing mix. Loves all things community & communications, marketing, and people management. Enjoy forming deep and meaningful relationships B2C, B2B, B2B2C. Dedicated my 20's learning diverse marketing skills and becoming an expert in community. Now, in my 30s, seeking a stable, long-term community-focused role. Whether you want to get started on building a new community from scratch, or need hands on or community consulting help turning an existing unhealthy community to a healthy sustainable one - I'm your gal! Notable recommendations - available upon request.

I have years of experience in online community management, event planning, and marketing, and I'll use that experience to provide you with actionable solutions to your business challenges. You can hire me to run a strategy workshop for you and your team, or to get advice on your community and events operations. Don't just take my word for it - here is a testimonial from a previous client: "Before our workshop with Ece, we were struggling to see how we could re-engage our community and make it something that has a positive impact on the business, and make it something of true value for our users and wider audience. She came highly recommended by a mutual friend, and it was clear from our first call that she was a genuine and knowledgeable community professional. The workshop itself was interactive and had our entire team excited and bought into the importance of our focus on community. I’d recommend working with Ece if you want to build, serve and run a community that adds value to its members and also has a positive impact on your business. Not only did she give us direction and strategy for our community but the action points we’ve taken from the workshop will help us reduce churn and support requests and aid with retention."

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• Establishing, leading and developing a successful Delivery Community of Practice, running a programme of Delivery Lunches and growing our network with others working in delivery. • Leading on a collaborative approach to developing a robust career progression framework with members of the Community of Practice and external consultant Emily Webber. • Establishing, leading and developing a successful Coaching & Consultancy service, supporting teams across the national organisation.

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Every community needs a strong identity. Your identity is like a campfire – when it burns bright, it will attract the right people and keep them warm. For a member to feel aligned with your identity is the first sign that this is where they belong. As well as articulating your community's identity – its essence, purpose, values and vibe – I can work with you to build a community strategy playbook that will set you on course for success as your community grows. Your playbook might include: a deep dive into your members' identities member journeys a member manifesto community symbols community rituals setting up your spaces, online and in real life community impact principles of engagement Don't just take it from me – here are some kind words from my clients: "We were guided to really examine the soul of our community which has helped us converge all our ideas and inspiration around a central, defined purpose. Developing ideas and approaches with Rose felt easy and fun - this wasn’t just an amazing investment for the business, it felt like we were treating ourselves.” Leo Brown, Brighton Fibre "“Rose brings a magical blend of creative spirit and strategic thoughtfulness to her work. She is a natural-born storyteller, and brings curiosity and the unexpected to the creative process. She is a joy to work with.” Emma Whelan, Utopy