Graeme Shaw
Strategic Communicator | Community Advocate
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About
A practising Christian and ordained elder with extensive experience building trusted relationships within faith communities to support mission-led goals. Skilled in inspiring and engaging churches and community groups through compelling communications and dedicated outreach. A proven public speaker and digital strategist, passionate about mobilising people to give, act, and pray for global justice.
Seeking to transition from a successful career in the political and financial sectors to apply this experience full-time within a mission-driven charity. Combines a deep commitment to faith-led service with practical skills in supporter care, relationship management, and community fundraising.
Experience
I am a dedicated and values-driven professional seeking to transition my successful career from the political and financial sectors into a full-time, mission-driven role within a charity. As a practising Christian and ordained elder, I have extensive experience building and leveraging trusted relationships within faith communities to achieve mission-led goals.My career has equipped me with a powerful blend of practical skills, including strategic communications, stakeholder management, and community fundraising, which I am passionate about applying to mobilise people for global justice. I excel as a proven public speaker and digital strategist, adept at inspiring and engaging diverse groups.My professional experience is multifaceted:
- Constituency & Communications Support Manager (House of Commons): I currently serve in a frontline public role, building trust and advocating for constituents, faith groups, and community leaders. I lead strategic communications across all digital channels, manage urgent and sensitive casework, and represent the office at civic and interfaith events—all grounded in a commitment to integrity and public service.
- Regulatory & Leadership Roles (NatWest Group): My time in the financial sector focused on high-level regulatory planning, governance, and risk. I led the redesign of regulatory assurance frameworks, advised senior leaders on operational resilience, and successfully managed complex change initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
- Digital Lead (The Labour Party): I developed and executed a high-impact digital strategy for a political campaign, creating compelling, values-aligned content and executing targeted campaigns to mobilise supporters and increase public engagement.
Education
- BA (Hons) Journalism Studies, Global Cinema & Culture (University of Stirling)
- Cert. Digital Marketing and Social Media (Forth Valley College)