Riza Jones

Riza Jones has extensive experience in awards, events, and marketing management, currently holding a position at Newsquest Media Group Ltd since August 2017, where responsibilities include operational and logistical management of events for Insurance Times. Freelance roles include event management and coordination for The Education and Training Foundation since January 2023 and past work at the College of Optometrists as an Event Manager. Additional freelance experience includes programme management for the Charity IT Association, awards consultancy at ukactive, and event coordination for the A & R Awards and Diabetes UK. Previous positions also encompass leadership roles such as Head of Events at BQF and Awards & Special Events Manager at Radio Academy Trading Ltd, along with serving as Head of Executive Services at the National Skills Academy for Social Care. Riza Jones holds a BA(Hons) in English from Goldsmiths, University of London.