Lisa Phaure

Lisa Phaure serves as a Communications Officer at Test Valley Borough Council since October 2020 and also owns Backpack and Boots UK, where expertise as a Qualified Lowland and Expedition Leader is applied in leading hikes and multi-day expeditions. As the founder and director of Sonnets Theatre Arts School Limited, established in January 2003, Lisa has significant experience in event management and performing arts education. Previous roles include Regional Marketing Manager at Places Leisure, Communications Manager at Valley Leisure Limited, and Strategy & Policy Officer at Test Valley Borough Council. An extensive background in marketing and campaign management is highlighted by earlier positions at Legal & General, Icom Publications Ltd, and Thomson Reuters. Educational qualifications include an Advanced Certificate in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing and a BA Hons in Information Systems and Sociology from the University of the West of England.