Hayley James Chart. PR FCIPR

“I've recently finished a programme with Hayley which involved significant and intensive internal communications. Hayley was an excellent member of the project team, providing insight, technical knowledge and enthusiasm. Her ability to reframe issues and provide diverse and alternative solutions was exceptional. I wouldn't hesitate to work with Hayley again, it was a thoroughly rewarding experience working with someone of her calibre and knowledge on such a challenging programme.”

“Hayley is one of the most enthusiastic and hard - working PR professionals I've ever worked with. She has developed skills across a breadth of PR disciplines as her career has developed and I would thoroughly recommend her to anyone looking for an experienced and knowledgeable PR consultant. I hope that I get the opportunity to work with her again in the future. ”

“I have worked with Hayley on various different projects of various sizes and Hayley has always been a professional, consciencious and extremely valued team mate as well as a pleasure to work with. Hayley is always willing to listen and use her expertise to support and suggest ways forward. She can think strategically combined with a great concern for impact ensuring the success of projects that she works on. Hayley has a vast knowledge of corporate communications, journalism, PR and has successfully delivered many high profile projects in the time she has worked with the Group. She has taught me a great deal in the time I have worked with her. Hayley makes work fun and I always enjoy the projects that we work on together, she always thinks of ways to maximise our outputs and gain exposure to as many different internal and external audiences as possible.”

“Hayley was an absolute pleasure to work with! Her ability to identify the right skills and qualities required to get the job done is uncanny. An excellent people’s person; Hayley was always available and supportive to her staff and colleagues. Her positive, can-do attitude was infectious; allowing the opportunity to foster a productive atmosphere within the team. Hayley possesses very good problem solving and leadership skills, she is able to think quickly on her feet, identifying the root cause of problems and offering practical, affordable and creative solutions time and time again. She kept her team abreast of any strategic changes and included us in many of her decision making. Last but not least, Hayley is funny, kind, and extremely generous – she’s mad about Christmas and you’ll be guaranteed a Christmas present or two just because…”

“I studied the CIPR Diploma with Hayley at Manchester Metropolitan University and found her to be extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about both PR and the NHS. Hayley was an excellent communicator both in group discussions and personal presentations and was always willing to offer career and study advice to other students. I would welcome the opportunity to work alongside her in the future.”

“Hayley was my direct line manager during our time at GMW. She was responsible for my appointment to the role, and was an incredibly supportive manager throughout my first full-time communications role and placement year from university. During the initial weeks and months of the role, Hayley took time to ensure I was familiar with the large organisation, introducing me to key contacts. She is a friendly and motivated individual; her enthusiasm is most certainly infectious within both a work and personal capacity. Hayley makes friends wherever she goes and so always knew the right people to help with any corporate issues. Hayley is an incredibly hard worker, she has a creative approach to media campaigns and is willing to take the opinions of others on board. I am incredibly grateful to her for the support she has provided – both professionally and personally – over the past few years we have known each other. She gave me my first opportunity in a competitive industry during a difficult economic time. The time and effort she invested in developing my skill-set and professional knowledge will stay with me throughout my career, and I hope she remains to be a vital contact for years to come.”

“Hayley has really made the communications function and team her own at Aintree. She has worked to modernise and rationalise the communications function and has invested time and energy into building the communications team. Often working in busy and challenging situations, Hayley, is always helpful, energetic and keen to offer solutions.”