Helen Skehens

Marketing Director at KIDLY

Helen Skehens began their work experience in 2007 as a Community Manager at welovelocal.com, a social, local review website. The company was later acquired by Global Media. In 2008, they joined VoucherCodes.co.uk as a Publishing Editor, where they played a key role in launching the website. Helen then became the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, leading the marketing team to build brand awareness and boost SEO rankings. In 2012, they became the Communications and Brand Director at RetailMeNot, Inc., overseeing all brand and communications activity for VoucherCodes.co.uk. In 2015, Helen took on a Fixed Term Contract at Wool and the Gang, leading marketing growth and helping the brand reach new audiences over the Christmas period. Lastly, in 2016, they joined KIDLY as the Head of Communications and Community, where they are currently responsible for these areas.

Helen Skehens attended the Chaucer Technology School from 1997 to 2003. During this time, they did not pursue any specific degree or field of study. Later, they enrolled at the University of Kent from 2004 to 2007, where they completed their degree in Sociology and Social Policy, focusing on the field of Social Sciences.

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Timeline

  • Marketing Director

    April 1, 2023 - present

  • Head of Communications and Community

    April, 2016