Michelle Grainger

Michelle Grainger has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Michelle currently works as the Editorial Content Lead at CIPD since November 2022. Prior to this, Michelle was self-employed as a freelance proofreader, editor, and project manager starting from November 2017.

Michelle also held positions at Pitch Publishing as the Publisher for Racing Post Books from November 2020 to October 2022, and at Racing Post as the Book Publishing Manager from November 2019 to November 2020.

Before their career in publishing, Michelle worked at the Civil Aviation Authority as a Project Manager responsible for developing and implementing an information strategy organization-wide. Michelle also served as the Design and Publishing Manager at the Civil Aviation Authority, where they handled writing, reviewing, and editing content while managing projects and ensuring compliance with corporate style and tone of voice.

Michelle's experience also extends to the healthcare sector, as they worked as a Patient Information Manager at the NHS, focusing on writing, reviewing, and producing patient communications.

In addition, Michelle has worked as an Information Content Manager at Arthritis Research UK, overseeing the development of online and print resources, managing editorial teams, and maintaining consistent tone of voice and messaging.

Earlier in their career, Michelle held roles such as Editor, Senior Editor, and Publishing Manager at Breedon Books Publishing Company, Production Assistant at RIBA Enterprises, and Publishing Administrator at Sheffield Academic Press.

Overall, Michelle Grainger's work experience reflects their expertise in editorial content, project management, and information strategy across various industries.

Michelle Grainger attended Highfields School from 1991 to 1998. Michelle then pursued their Bachelor's degree in Information and Publishing Studies at Loughborough University from 1998 to 2001.