Laura Mackrory
About Laura Mackrory
Laura Mackrory serves as the Head of Marketing and Communications at Consultant Connect UK, where she has worked since 2017. With a robust background in marketing and project management, she has significantly improved communication strategies within the NHS.
Current Role at Consultant Connect
Laura Mackrory serves as the Head of Marketing and Communications at Consultant Connect UK, a position she has held since 2017. Based in Oxford, she has focused on enhancing communication strategies within the organization. Her work emphasizes improving interactions between NHS clinicians and secondary care services, contributing to more effective healthcare communication.
Previous Experience in Marketing and Communications
Before her current role, Laura worked as a Freelance Marketing and Communications Consultant from 2016 to 2017. She also held the position of Marketing Programmes Manager at Sage for one year, from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as Business Manager at Lydalls Nursery School, where she combined marketing and project management responsibilities from 2014 to 2015.
Project Management Expertise
Laura has a strong background in project management, having held multiple roles that integrated marketing with project management tasks. Her experience includes a position as Special Projects Consultant at WI Enterprises, Denman College, from 2012 to 2013, and as a Senior Creative Communications Executive at RM Education from 1999 to 2011. These roles have equipped her with the skills necessary to manage complex projects effectively.
Educational Background in Marketing
Laura Mackrory studied at the Chartered Institute of Marketing, where she achieved a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in marketing principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various marketing roles.
Achievements in Healthcare Communication
At Consultant Connect, Laura has played a key role in launching initiatives aimed at reducing unnecessary referrals within the NHS system. Her focus on improving communication channels has been instrumental in enhancing the overall efficiency of healthcare interactions, demonstrating her commitment to impactful communication strategies.