Chris Steel

Chris Steel has significant experience in communications and marketing roles. Chris began their career as a journalist at Newsquest, where they won an award for the best website. Chris then worked for the Metropolitan Police as an Intelligence Analyst and supported senior detectives in high-profile cases. Chris subsequently joined Gravesham Borough Council as a Senior Media and Communications Officer, where they negotiated a partnership with Sky News to promote the borough. Chris then moved to Kent Fire and Rescue Service as a Marketing and Campaigns Manager, where they won national advertising awards and developed a new model for prevention activity. Chris later became the Communications and Marketing Manager at KIMS Hospital, where they developed and implemented a successful marketing and PR strategy. Their most recent role was as the Head of Communications at Avenues Group.

Chris Steel's education history is as follows:

In 1996, Chris Steel attended Sheffield Hallam University and graduated with a 2:1 degree in English Studies in 1999.

In 2000 to 2001, Chris Steel pursued a Certificate in Newspaper Journalism from the National Council for the Training of Journalists.

In 2004, Chris Steel underwent training in Intelligence Analysis at the National Intelligence Analyst Training.

In 2013, Chris Steel completed a Level 4 Social Marketing Award Course in NSMC (National School of Media and Cultural Studies) from CIM | The Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Also in 2013, Chris Steel participated in a Performance Coaching for Leadership program at the Institute of Leadership and Management.

In 2014, Chris Steel acquired an Advanced Certificate in Social and Market Research from the Market Research Society (MRS).

In 2015, Chris Steel obtained an IDM Award in Direct and Digital Marketing (Award DDM) from The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing.

Finally, in 2011, Chris Steel earned a Diploma in Change Communications from the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.