Sparrowhawk's founder, Jessica Shepherd, has worked with Multi-Academy Trusts, education technology companies, schools in both the state and independent sectors, household brands, literacy charities, universities, thinktanks, Higher Education membership bodies and schools in both the state and independent sectors.

Jessica spent almost 10 years at the Guardian, mostly as Education Correspondent, but also as one of the News Editors. She has worked at a senior level in communications for an agency of the Home Office and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and has been the Head of Communications and Campaigns for a national youth charity and Head of Communications (Education and Student Affairs) for University College London. She has outstanding contacts in the national and trade media, the writing skills to powerfully and persuasively engage your key audiences and an in-depth knowledge of the education, culture and sustainability sectors.

Sparrowhawk will work with you to raise your public profile, hone your communications strategy and protect your reputation, including in times of crisis. We also offer media training, public affairs, speechwriting, content marketing, SEO and thought leadership services. We will give you measurable results that are tailored to your organisation's aims. Sparrowhawk Communications uses AMEC's Integrated Evaluation Framework to measure PR and communication campaigns. Sparrowhawk Communications is a recognised supplier of the Confederation of School Trusts.