Ben Jones
About Ben Jones
Ben Jones is a PR and Content Manager at Harnham, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in account management and content strategy, with previous roles at PSI Advertising, Columns, and Bournemouth University.
Work at Harnham
Ben Jones has served as the PR & Content Manager at Harnham since 2018. In this role, he oversees and implements written communications, internal communications, content strategy, and social media feeds. His contributions have been significant in enhancing the company's visibility and engagement within the Data & Analytics community. Under his management, Harnham achieved recognition as a LinkedIn Top 25 Most Socially Engaged Staffing Company in both 2017 and 2018. Additionally, his efforts were instrumental in Harnham winning the APSCo Recruitment Company of the Year award in 2018 and the Marketing & Digital Recruitment Awards for Best Niche Agency in 2017.
Previous Experience in Advertising and Content Management
Before joining Harnham, Ben Jones accumulated extensive experience in advertising and content management. He worked at PSI Advertising as an Account Executive for eight months in 2015. Following this, he served as an Account Manager at Columns from 2015 to 2016. His career at Columns continued as he transitioned to the role of Content Manager from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he held the position of Account Executive at Columns from 2013 to 2014. This diverse experience laid the foundation for his current role in PR and content management.
Educational Background
Ben Jones studied at Bournemouth University from 2009 to 2012, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Scriptwriting for Film and Television. Prior to this, he attended Ravens Wood School from 2002 to 2009, achieving 11 GCSEs and 4 A Levels in subjects including English Literature, History, Film Studies, and Psychology. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in communication and storytelling, which he applies in his current role.
Early Career and Roles in Engagement
Ben Jones began his career in customer-facing roles, working as a Sales Advisor at Debenhams from 2007 to 2009. He also gained experience in student engagement as a Student Engagement Coordinator at Bournemouth University from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he contributed to the Southern Script Festival in 2012 for one month. These early roles helped him develop skills in communication and relationship management, which have been essential in his later positions.