Jenny Rushforth
About Jenny Rushforth
Jenny Rushforth serves as the Director of Communications and Content at The Smart Cube in London, where she has worked since 2020. With a diverse background in communications and public relations, she has held various roles in notable organizations and has extensive experience in content creation and strategic communications.
Current Role at The Smart Cube
Jenny Rushforth serves as the Director of Communications and Content at The Smart Cube, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees communication strategies and content development, contributing to the company's objectives in London, England. Her responsibilities include crafting corporate key messages and managing various communication channels.
Previous Experience in Communications
Before joining The Smart Cube, Jenny held several significant roles in communications. She was the Media Manager (Interim) at The Health Foundation for six months in 2016. Prior to that, she served as the Director at Rushforth Media from 2016 to 2020 and as the Global PR Manager at Xchanging from 2013 to 2015. Her career began as an Account Executive at Bulletin International from 1999 to 2001.
Educational Background
Jenny Rushforth studied at Guiseley School, where she achieved 5 A-Levels and 9 GCSEs. She furthered her education at the University of Cambridge, earning a BA in Geography with a 2:1 classification from 1996 to 1999. This academic foundation supports her extensive career in communications and content management.
Media Engagement and Public Relations
Jenny has a strong background in media engagement, having conducted high-profile broadcast interviews as a spokesperson for ConstructionSkills. Her appearances include notable platforms such as BBC Breakfast and Radio 4’s Today programme. She played a key role in securing Olympic gold-medal winning long jumper Greg Rutherford as a spokesperson for a PR campaign at Bupa.
Strategic Communications Expertise
Jenny has provided strategic communications advice to senior management, including CEOs and Chairmen. She possesses broad managerial experience, leading management committees and developing staff through coaching. Her extensive experience encompasses PR, communications, content generation, and sales enablement.