Refugee Council
Nicola Kiess is an experienced communications specialist with a diverse background in various interim and freelance roles since December 2018, working with notable organizations such as Save the Children International, Macmillan, and RNIB. Previously, Nicola served as Head of Internal Communications at Samaritans, managing communications for 20,000 volunteers and leading a transformation programme. Additional roles include Press & PR Manager at FareShare UK, where Nicola spearheaded food waste campaigns, and Media & PR Manager at The Fairtrade Foundation, overseeing news and policy media initiatives. Early career highlights include leadership positions at CLIC Sargent and Quidco, achieving significant media coverage increases. Nicola holds a BA in English & History from the University of York and has a strong track record of enhancing organizational visibility and impact through strategic communications.