Elizabeth Carr
About Elizabeth Carr
Elizabeth Carr is a Broadcast Licensing Executive at Ofcom and Chief Engineer at Radio Lollipop, both roles she has held since 2019. She has a background in journalism and IT, with experience in various roles including graduate associate at Ofcom and positions at Varndean College and The Orbital Magazine.
Work at Ofcom
Elizabeth Carr has been employed at Ofcom as a Broadcast Licensing Executive since 2019. In this role, she oversees various aspects of broadcast licensing, contributing to the regulatory framework governing the broadcasting sector in the UK. Prior to her current position, she worked at Ofcom as a Graduate Associate from 2017 to 2019, where she gained foundational experience in the organization.
Current Role at Radio Lollipop
Elizabeth Carr serves as the Chief Engineer at Radio Lollipop, a position she has held since 2019. In addition to her executive role, she has been a volunteer with the organization since 2018. Radio Lollipop provides entertainment and support for children in hospitals, and Carr's engineering expertise plays a vital role in their operations in London, Greater London.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Carr studied at Royal Holloway, University of London, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2014 to 2017. Her education has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in broadcasting and engineering, particularly in regulatory and technical aspects of the media industry.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Elizabeth Carr accumulated diverse work experience. She worked as a temporary registry assistant and a casual hours IT assistant at Varndean College in 2014 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, she served as a casual steward for the Rugby Football Union from 2015 to 2016. Her experience in journalism includes positions at The Orbital Magazine, where she held roles such as Acting Comment Editor, Deputy Arts Editor, and Journalist from 2014 to 2017.
Early Education
Elizabeth Carr attended Newman Catholic School from 2007 to 2014. This foundational education provided her with the academic background necessary for her subsequent studies at university and her professional career.