Steve Bridger

Steve Bridger started their work experience in 1996 as a Senior Web Consultant at Online Publishing Ltd, where they were responsible for coding content in HTML and later became the Production Manager, Account Director, and Senior Consultant. Steve worked on developing the non-profit sector client base and implementing websites for various organizations. In 1998, they became a Founding Director at Redefine Ltd.

In 2000, Steve Bridger founded Mexicanwave, the UK's top website about Mexico, where they wrote, commissioned, and managed content, as well as drove the overall strategic direction of the project and developed partnerships.

From 2003 to 2007, they worked at Sift as an Online Community Manager and Mentor. In 2004, they joined CIPD as a Community Manager, advising on strategy and managing their online community for HR and people development professionals.

Steve Bridger was a Beyond Profit Partner at Visceral Business from 2010 to 2014, and from 2014 to 2015, they served as a Member of the Digital Strategy Steering Group at NCVO.

In 2007, they became self-employed as a Digital Advisor and Community Strategist.

Steve'smost recent work experience includes serving as an Executive Member for Assets and Capital Delivery at North Somerset Council from 2021 to 2022. In 2022, they became the Leader of North Somerset Council. Steve also served as the Chair of the Transport, Climate and Communities Policy & Scrutiny Panel. Additionally, they have been an Independent councillor for the Yatton ward since 2019.

Steve Bridger completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Development Studies and Economics from the University of East Anglia from 1985 to 1988. Steve then pursued photojournalism at the London College of Printing from an unspecified start year to 2000. In 1995 to 1996, Steve obtained a BTEC in Electronic Media & Business Communication from The Innovatory (formerly Bibliotech). Additionally, they received a TESOL Certificate from Trinity College London in 1992. Steve Bridger's earlier education includes attending Huish's Grammar School from 1976 to 1981, though no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.