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Gareth Edwards

gedwards@cjassociates.co.uk

0207 529 4900

Gareth is an experienced Communications and Engagement professional with over ten years’ experience. Throughout his career he has been involved in working on large infrastructure schemes, in both the public and private sector. He is a highly experienced, versatile communications professional with a breadth of knowledge and experience across multiple disciplines including stakeholder engagement, community consultation, copywriting, public affairs, government liaison, and correspondence management. He has a strong track record of designing and implementing strategies, and delivering campaigns designed to optimise exposure and information dissemination and raise project awareness and encourage support and advocacy.

Gareth has worked to engage key stakeholders and community groups to make sure projects run to plan and are not met with any unnecessary opposition. By developing strong Communication Engagement plans and thorough Action Plans for the engagement he has ensured results. By identifying and targeting key stakeholders and creating engaging dialogue, Gareth creates the strong relationships needed to resolve the concerns of local communities and key stakeholders.

Gareth continues to develop the skills needed in this ever-changing world, by gaining experience in hosting public meetings virtually, communicating via online platforms and finding methods to connect with hard to reach and seldom heard communities.

Gareth’s key projects include:

  • National Highways Road investment Strategy 3 (RIS 3) A5 Dordon to Atherstone Project
  • National Highways Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS 3) A38 Safety Project
  • Oxford Street District Project