I work on projects of all shapes & sizes.

Shirah is looking to the side of camera, she is at the far end of a table

With experience spanning:

  • senior advice
  • strategic communication (internal & external)
  • project and programme management
  • stakeholder engagement
  • public affairs
  • marketing strategies
  • partnerships
  • leadership
  • upskilling teams
  • social media
  • media & campaigns
  • public speaking

I work with clients on ad hoc projects, as well as long-term contracts and often act as a senior advisor to the C-Suite.

My expertise at a glance:

Strategic Communications

Internal & external communication designed to deliver your objectives. I offer advice, map out your audiences and work with you to develop strategies and deliver plans to meet your specific needs.

Collaboration & Partnerships

Collaboration is my superpower – I have built a career out of building and maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships while delivering multi-stakeholder campaigns and projects.

Project Management

With experience delivering projects across a wide range of industries and sectors, I can work with you to translate your ambitions into action.

Local Government

I am fluent in “local Government,” which enables me to act as an extension of in-house teams, adding capacity and capability where they need it most. I also work closely with private and third-sector clients who want to engage with the public sector.

Reputation Management

Whether it is navigating and planning for complex and sensitive issues or raising your profile locally, regionally or nationally, I have an extensive track record in reputation management.

Public Speaking & Training

Throughout my career, I have hosted events, delivered presentations, and participated in roundtable and panel discussions on a vast array of topics.

I also deliver bespoke training on topics such as media training, LinkedIn and personal brand.

Cross-sector experience.

Over the last 15 years, I have worked across the public, private, and third sectors across a variety of industries, including:

  • local government
  • telecoms
  • technology
  • local & national charities
  • housing
  • planning
  • membership organisations
  • global online platforms
  • managed offices
  • higher education
  • publishing
  • public relations
  • healthcare
  • beauty
S. This is the Shirah Consulting mark.

“I could not recommend Shirah enough. Her training was bespoke to my role, needs and priorities.”

Cllr Connor Dwyer, Preston City Council