Christopher Hopkins
FOUNDING DIRECTOR AND LEAD COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
About Us
We are group of intelligent and performance-driven communication experts - but we would say that!
Our global award-winning consultants specialise in marketing-led Employee Communication campaigns. With a background in HR communication and marketing, we're a busy team of strategists and creatives based near Brighton - the UK's leading creative hotspot - working both locally and globally.
At the start of May 2021, we became part of the Buck family, complementing and amplifying the strengths of Buck’s existing strategic communications arm, Concert, a Buck company, to create one of the most experienced and comprehensive employee communications consultancies in the U.K. market.
MEET THE TEAM
I’ve been here from the start and I’m immensely proud of what we achieve. Our blend of data-driven insight and creativity inspires me. When I’m not working, I’m… Skiing, eating cheese and drinking wine (but not at the same time)!
Elizabeth Spencer-Phillips
Founding Director and MD
I have enormous fun shaping the world of employee comms. The pace of innovation, technology and change keeps me on my toes! When I’m not working, I’m… Cycling. The challenge, the scenery and the fresh air is wonderful.
Christopher Hopkins
Founding Director and Lead Communications Consultant
I balance creativity with clarity (having originally trained as an architect). From gamification to web design, I’m passionate about employee engagement. When I’m not working, I’m…cooking, watching movies and drinking wine.
Chris Andrew
Strategy Director
I’ve worked in marketing and design agencies since I graduated. Still to this day, I love the whole creative process from initial idea to post-production. When I'm not working I'm...enjoying Brighton!
Caroline Russell
Account Director
I’m happiest building brands using integrated techniques. Whether it’s video, social or creative design, I achieve results - fast. Oh, I’m also fluent in French and Italian too. When I’m not working, I’m… Cooking and binge-watching box sets.
Alessandra De Santis
Account Director
From Reward to talent, brand to HRIS, I enjoy helping people solve their engagement challenges. When I’m not working, I’m….playing keyboards in a covers band and working on my allotment.
Steve Affleck
Business Development Consultant
I am driven by innovation, storytelling and big picture thinking to engage whilst keeping the consumer at the heart of my communications. When I’m not working…I am walking my dog, chasing the sun and enjoying nice food and a drink or two with family and friends.
Kate Whitley
Client Services Director
I’m proud to offer over 15 years of client servicing experience. I love the creativity and strategic thinking that goes into supporting our clients with their comms. When I’m not working... I’m walking my dog on the beautiful South Downs while listening to true crime podcasts!
Christy Peters
Consultant
I believe in empowering people, which is why I love working for companies that recognise their employees as key to their success. When I’m not working… I’m enjoying the outdoors, experimenting in the kitchen or making great coffee.
Marina Waser
Consultant
My expertise is Internal Communications and I’m passionate about keeping people connected - realising the role they play in the bigger picture. When I’m not working I’m exploring what London has to offer or trying every sport imaginable.
Courtney Dobson
Consultant
I love all comms, in particular new technology and applying it in unique ways to client projects. I enjoy achieving those ‘wow’ moments along with fantastic engagement results. When I’m not working... I'm in the garden, watching football, drinking rum, or listening to music.
Alex Stanton
Consultant
I am a creative, passionate marketing professional who enjoys learning about the latest digital marketing trends that help drive brands to success. When I'm not working... I am hanging out with my family, running, cooking and setting my sights on our next travel destination!
Joanne Dallman
Marketing Manager
I started off working in the Voluntary sector where I developed a key interest in marketing and a knack for developing strong relationships. I now get to fuel my passions further at the leading employee communication agency. When I'm not working I'm going for a run, planning my travel adventures and eating until I cannot move!
Oliver Hopkins
Marketing Assistant
I’m a results driven, motivated and resourceful Financial Controller and I’m proud to offer my 10 year’s experience in such an inspiring agency. When I’m not working… I’m walking my dog across the South Downs and finding the best coffee around!
Georgia Colderwood
Financial Controller
Our Trusted Partners
Art Directors Unique and always innovative. Knowing the complexity of HR strategy and the need to engage people, our art directors are the very best for applying creative brilliance to a sensitive subject. | Copywriters Language is our thing. We have the Kings and Queens of copy. Some craft spectacular strap-lines, others produce exceptional technical narratives for complex topics. | Digital Specialists Inspirational and super-functional technology. Front end UX, back end development, CRM, SSO, SharePoint, Office 365 integration. Portals, modellers, websites. PHP or .NET, WordPress or Umbraco, whatever it takes to inspire your people. |
OUR BRAND VALUES
Empowered working, people focused, uniquely expert and creatively driven – that’s our recipe for inspiring people to be at their very best. It underpins who we are, what we stand for and how we work with people. Our values guide the business decisions we make and the solutions we deliver – and there’s no difference in the way we treat people, inside and out.
EMPOWERED WORKING
We see all people as equal.
As a team, we encourage everyone to express their beliefs, ideas, individual talents to achieve their aspirations and fulfilment.
PEOPLE FOCUSED
The human experience is at the centre of everything we do. Building relationships and being mindful of the diverse contributions people make are paramount to our way of working.
UNIQUELY EXPERT
Always motivated to be the very best at everything we do.
We are recognised as number one in our field. To be there we have defined our market and sourced the sharpest minds - the most experienced strategists who understand client goals and people’s values.
CREATIVELY DRIVEN
We always see the possibilities and find new ways to communicate big ideas or complex concepts.
Our people are open to using new techniques, new technologies and new ways of inspiring people.
Our Brand Story
| COMPANY HISTORY | BRAND STORY |
Inspiring people since 1993. Ahead of the internet and into the digital age; as Human Resources took over from the Personnel function and invested in the development and retention of their talented people; from people being seen as a resource, to being empowered as an enabler of business performance. Throughout this time, Caburn Hope has worked with some of the world’s leading businesses and brands. These are all companies who inspire people to maximise their individual opportunities and aspirations, whether as consumers or employees. Keeping our focus on the ever-changing world of work, our heritage in marketing means we understand behaviours – and the powerful effect of inspiring communication. | What’s in an identity? The Morse code in our brand is a metaphor for our approach to decoding business goals and understanding why people would be motivated to achieve them. Look closely at our logo and you will see the Morse spells our initials C and H. This code crosses the red circle to signify our global experience. Are you ready to decipher our brand messages? |
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