Azenor Communications is a strategic communications and engagement consultancy which specialises in supporting purpose-led organisations.
Experienced at working in partnership with executive teams and in-house communications functions, we act as an extension of your own team, bringing an injection of supportive, trusted expertise and fresh perspective.
We work with trusted associates and partners to support your organisation’s journey, meet your goals and provide a communications and engagement service tailored to your needs.
About
Azenor Communications is founded by Kiri Harbottle, a chartered PR practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in the healthcare and not-for-profit sectors.
Kiri has a proven track record in leading NHS communications and engagement teams and projects on a local, regional and national footprint.
A strategic thinker, she advises Boards and leads programmes to deliver impactful communications and engagement, using collaboration as a catalyst for transformation.
Prior to joining the NHS, Kiri led the marketing communications for a national, not-for-profit trade association with a focus on member engagement, brand management, media and PR.
Having grown up in Cornwall, Kiri is now Midlands-based, living near Stratford-upon-Avon with her family.
Meet our founder
Proven expertise
Kiri’s core skills and experience are embedded into the Azenor Communications service offer:
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Kiri has led successful public sector communications collaborations at local and regional level, bringing together formal collaborative teams and informal partnerships to collaborate for the benefit of local systems and communities.
Kiri is adept at understanding stakeholder needs and supporting organisations to build relationships. She has developed stakeholder engagement strategies for local and national organisations.
Kiri has a passion for ensuring that the voice of those with lived-experience influences change and has worked with under-served communities to co-design services and develop long-term partnerships.
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Kiri is a chartered PR practitioner and has developed communications strategies for NHS projects and organisations locally, regionally and nationally.
She has led business continuity and crisis communications for incidents in the health and not-for-profit sectors including high profile media issues and serious case reviews.
Kiri is a seasoned communications leader and has led large, high-performing communications teams to deliver services for a range of NHS organisations.
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Kiri has led communications and engagement for a wide range of change projects, including organisational mergers and reconfigurations.
Experienced at integrating seamlessly into multidisciplinary programme teams, Kiri has led communications and engagement for health and care transformation programmes including digital and data transformation. She has developed behaviour change campaigns for public health priorities and adoption campaigns.
Kiri has a deep-understanding of the legislation for public sector service change and has led multiple public consultations for services including urgent and emergency care, stroke services and community services.
Proud to be Chartered
Kiri is proud to have achieved chartered status as a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.
Demonstrating a commitment to PR best practice and ongoing professional development, Kiri’s membership also represents her dedication to ethical practice through the CIPR’s code of conduct.
Kiri’s childhood in Cornwall, near the village of Budock, inspired the name of Azenor Communications.
A 6th century Breton princess, Azenor was falsely accused of adultery then cast into the sea in a cask whilst pregnant, where she gave birth to her son Budock.
According to Cornish folklore, she and her baby washed up in Zennor, subsequently founding the settlement. There she is associated with the Cornish Saint Senara, the mermaid saint.
Azenor’s name means light and honour and her story is one of truth, hope and resilience through change - all values which resonate with purpose-led communications.