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Aran Parker

Trailblazer · DISC type DI
Marketing & Communications Lead at Malvern Hills Trust
📍 Solihull, England, United Kingdom

Aran is a marketing and communications lead who works with purpose-led organizations, including charities and public sector entities. He blends marketing strategy with behavioral psychology to help organizations develop structured and effective communications. Colleagues have described him as highly knowledgeable and socially conscious.

Outside of work, Aran is passionate about the outdoors and developed a love for hiking. He took a career break to travel extensively, visiting 18 countries across North, Central, and South America. He is reflective about personal well-being and avoiding burnout.

Interesting fact: Aran draws inspiration on managing work-life balance from his mother, who is a vicar.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Marketing & Communications Lead
Job Level
Middle
Location
Solihull, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Aran shows up

Assertive
Achievement-Oriented
Values Relationships

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
 They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.

Priorities

Topics Aran cares about

Purpose-Led Marketing
He specializes in supporting charities and purpose-led organizations, helping them shift from reactive activities to structured, long-term communications strategies.
Effective Communications
Focuses on translating complex or sensitive issues into clear, consistent messaging that supports engagement and trust, moving beyond simple surveys to understand employee needs.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Marketing & Communications Lead
Malvern Hills Trust
12-2022 - 8-2024
Travel
Career Break
4-2019 - 11-2022
Communications & Engagement Executive
West Midlands Combined Authority
12-2017 - 4-2019
Marketing Manager
Theremin Bollards
8-2016 - 7-2018
Marketing Manager
BIRMINGHAM INNOVATIONS LTD
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2017 - 2018
CIM Certificate of Professional Marketing
Cambridge Marketing College
2012 - 2015
Bachelor’s Degree
Nottingham Trent University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

D

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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