Paul Darigan

Paul Darigan has a diverse work experience in various roles related to social media and communication. Paul worked as a Social Media Lead and Social Media Officer at Care Quality Commission from 2015 to the present, where they managed large online communities and significantly increased their size. Prior to that, they were an Ambassador at Young Charity Trustees from 2012 to 2016, promoting trusteeship and supporting young trustees. Paul also worked as a Social Media Manager and Social Media Editor at Girlguiding from 2011 to 2015, managing an online community of 65,000 connections and coordinating social media campaigns. Paul has experience in digital communication roles at the University of East London, including as a Social Media & Digital Comms Consultant and a Web Copywriter. Paul started their career as a Sub/Columnist at County Wexford Free Press, where they were involved in proofing, writing a column on arts and culture, and managing advertising relationships.

Paul Darigan received a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from the University of East London from 2006 to 2009. Subsequently, they pursued a Master's Degree in Magazines at the same university from 2009 to 2011.