Team

John Higginson has worked for the Evening Standard, The Sun, The People, Independent, Daily Express and Mail on Sunday and spent seven years at Metro where he was political editor based in Parliament. Since leaving journalism he has helped a wealth of clients, from Uber to Hitachi Rail and Centrica, to deliver communications success.

Clodagh was ITV Good Morning Britain’s political correspondent and Whitehall Editor of The Sun. She has an impressive history of breaking exclusive political stories and one of her key strengths is making complex political stories relatable to the British public.

Jacqui is the Chair of female empowerment campaign Empower and the Jo Cox Foundation. She is also the Chair of University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, Sandwell Children’s Trust and Precious Trust and The King’s Fund. She was Labour MP for Redditch between 1997 and 2010. In government, Jacqui served as Minister for Women and Equalities, Health Minister and Schools Minister before becoming the first woman to hold the office of Home Secretary.

Co-founder of A Plastic Planet one of the most recognised and respected campaigns tackling the plastic crisis. A serial entrepreneur she has run Michelin-starred restaurants and built a successful beauty brand. She has a particular interest in plastic and health and has become one of the most recognised anti-plastic campaigners in the world.

Alex Davies is a former Chief of Staff to Sir Vince Cable and has 15 years’ experience working in both Houses of Parliament. Alex gave strategic advice to a range of democratic reform and civil liberties campaigners through political grant maker Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Limited. He has also served as a leading Lambeth councillor.

Alex leads on supporting clients working in the environmental sector including A Plastic Planet, Viva! and Population Matters. He joined Higginson in March 2017.

Before joining Higginson, Charlotte worked at a Manchester-based agency for two years supporting consumer and corporate clients across a range of industries, including food and drink, property, and planning.

She has a degree in Media and Communications from Cardiff University and previously worked as a researcher for unscripted productions at the BBC.

Ryan joined Higginson from an agency specialising in PR for scaleup technology brands where he managed the HR and People Management technology division. In his spare time, he volunteers for the LGBT+ Switchboard charity, supporting its Media and Brand operations. He studied English Literature at Royal Holloway and has a passion for writing and content development.

Jacob works with Higginson clients including A Plastic Planet and Heap and Partners. Before joining Higginson, Jacob covered breaking news, council meetings, courts, inquests and led up the crime reporting division while building relationships with authorities working for the Oldham Evening Chronicle.

Becca joins Higginson from a purpose-driven communications agency that specialised in fashion. She has previously managed global clients and projects, working for better standards and implementing much-needed change from inside the industry.

Becca studied English Language and Journalism at The University of Chester before starting a career in PR and working on several CSR campaigns which sparked a passion for sustainability.

Before joining Higginson, Polly gained experience at London-based public affairs agency Hanover, assisting with their industrial clients. Polly studied English Literature at Bristol University and has a Masters in International Politics from SOAS, where she focused particularly on governance in Africa.

Vicki joined Higginson from a Manchester-based communications agency that provided purposeful communications to third sector organisations, social movements, and tech-for-good businesses. She is passionate about continuing to do work that has a positive impact on the world.

She studied History at Loughborough University, where she was the Features Editor of the University Magazine and Social Media Officer for the Student Union’s Mental Health Committee.

Lauren is an Executive Assistant supporting John’s work. Before joining Higginson, Lauren was an Event Sales Manager who provided exceptional customer service and built rapport, with the main responsibility of planning and executing internal and corporate events.

Ollie is a Graphic Designer with vast knowledge across the different design platforms. Prior to joining Higginson, Ollie has experience working as a graphic designer at marketing agencies as well as for Life Water UK, winner of the best sustainable beverage brand in 2020.

Before working for Higginson, Jacob worked across various sectors in a Manchester-based communications agency.

At the University of Manchester, he studied Law with Politics LLB, focusing on modern conflict and international relations. Following this Jacob went on to complete a Masters in PR & Digital Communications; a key element being the relationship between environmentalism and purpose-driven strategy in the private sector.

Before coming to Higginson, Sophia gained experience working at the Daily Mail as a Digital Content Editor. She has a degree in English Literature and also worked in the marketing department for an FMCG company.

Before joining Higginson, Liberty worked as a Community Organiser at the University of Sussex Students’ Union, enabling student-led campaigning. Liberty studied Sociology at the University of Sussex and has a Masters in Governance, Development and Public Policy from the Institute of Development Studies, where she researched deliberative democracy and its solutions to political disengagement.

Isabel has a master’s in Political Communication from the University of Leeds, where she learnt how to analyse and create media campaigns.

Before joining Higginson, Isabel ran the social media for a housing charity. She has a blog that explores the intersections between environmentalism and feminism, mainly focusing on the fashion industry.

Mashaal is an AAT Level 4 Technician working as Trainee Accountant for Higginson’s business services provider Mushroombiz. Graduating from apprentice to her current role, Mashaal looks after the company’s payroll, general and purchase ledgers.