John Beale

John Beale has a diverse range of work experience spanning several companies and roles. Their most recent role is as a Content Designer at Mercator IT Solutions Ltd, where they have been employed since September 2019. Prior to that, they worked as a Content Designer at Difrent from January 2019 to June 2019, focusing on designing services to support individuals transitioning back into the community after a custodial sentence.

In 2017, John worked as a Content Designer at the British Business Bank on a contract basis from June to September. Before that, they were a Content Designer at Agento Digital from August 2016 to August 2017, where they provided content migration and rewriting support and worked on government intranet content projects.

John also has experience working in the public sector. John was a Content Designer at the Department for Communities and Local Government on a contract basis from November 2016 to February 2017. Prior to that, they held various roles at Land Registry, including User Researcher from September 2014 to June 2016, Intranet Manager from June 2006 to September 2014, and Casework Team Leader from June 1988 to May 2006.

Their early career includes a role as an Administration Officer at the Home Office from August 1981 to May 1988. Overall, John has extensive experience in content design, usability, information architecture, and knowledge management.

John Beale has a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and creative writing from The Open University, which they obtained from 2016 to 2022. Prior to that, they attended Weymouth Grammar School from 1972 to 1978, but no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for that period. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained a certification as a SharePoint 2010 Administration Certified Professional from Learning Tree International in September 2012.