Becky Plunkett
About Becky Plunkett
Becky Plunkett is a Senior Brand and Communications Executive at FutureLearn, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in English Language and Literature from the University of Leeds and has held various roles in communications, including positions at Pan Macmillan and FutureLearn.
Work at FutureLearn
Becky Plunkett currently holds the position of Senior Brand and Communications Executive at FutureLearn, a role she has been in since 2021. In this capacity, she is responsible for developing and executing brand strategies and communication initiatives. Prior to this role, she worked at FutureLearn as Partner Support from 2020 to 2021, where she contributed to supporting partnerships and enhancing collaborative efforts.
Education and Expertise
Becky Plunkett studied English Language and Literature at the University of Leeds, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from 2008 to 2012. She furthered her education by participating in an Erasmus Year at Universität Salzburg from 2010 to 2011. This international experience enriched her academic background and provided her with diverse insights into language and literature.
Background in Communications
Before her tenure at FutureLearn, Becky Plunkett worked at Pan Macmillan, where she served as a Communications Executive from 2012 to 2015. In this role, she was involved in various communication strategies and initiatives. Additionally, she completed a three-month internship as the Ann Cleeves Bursary Intern at Pan Macmillan in 2012, which provided her with foundational experience in the publishing industry.
Professional Experience Timeline
Becky Plunkett's professional journey includes significant roles in communications and brand management. After her internship at Pan Macmillan in 2012, she transitioned to a Communications Executive position until 2015. Following this, she joined FutureLearn in 2020, initially as Partner Support, and later advanced to her current role as Senior Brand and Comms Exec in 2021.