Jonathan Palmer
About Jonathan Palmer
Jonathan Palmer is a Senior Communications Business Partner at Arup with extensive experience in internal and market-facing communications across various industries.
Current Position at Arup
Jonathan Palmer currently serves as the Senior Communications Business Partner at Arup. Since joining in 2018, he has been based in London, England. In his role, he develops and implements communications strategies that align with the company's objectives. His work focuses on enhancing internal communications and fostering engagement across the company.
Past Experience at Standard Chartered Bank
Before joining Arup, Jonathan worked at Standard Chartered Bank as the Global Internal Communications Manager. His tenure lasted from 2017 to 2018, during which he was responsible for managing the bank's internal communications on a global scale. This role also had him based in London, United Kingdom, where he developed initiatives to streamline communication within the bank.
Role at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
From 2013 to 2017, Jonathan served as the Group Internal Communications Manager at London Stock Exchange Group. In this capacity, he managed the internal communication activities for the group, focusing on effective information dissemination and employee engagement. His efforts contributed to strengthening internal collaboration and ensuring that the company's communications were cohesive and well-coordinated.
Educational Background
Jonathan has an impressive educational background. He studied Management and Marketing at the University of Cambridge, earning an International Diploma in Management (New York) between 2007 and 2008. Earlier, he completed his BA (Hons) in Human Geography at the University of Exeter. Additionally, he attended Felsted School for his preliminary education.
Diverse Work Experience
Jonathan's career includes diverse roles across various sectors. He worked at the Cabinet Office as a Strategic Communications Planner in the Deputy Prime Minister's Office from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Stakeholder Communications Executive at the Government Digital Service from 2010 to 2011. Earlier, he held the position of Policy and Research Communications Officer at the Department for International Development (DFID) in 2008-2009 and was a Business Continuity/Crisis Communications Analyst at the Royal Bank of Scotland in 2007-2008. Additionally, he taught TEFL at Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology in 2003.