Communications and public affairs specialist Counter Context has continued its recruitment drive by welcoming a stakeholder and communication professional to their growing team.

Clare Maguire previously worked at the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce where she delivered stakeholder management, engagement and communications on a major flood defence project.

She brings with her a wealth of commercial experience in account management, copy production and stakeholder communications.

The appointment comes after Counter Context celebrated its most successful financial year to date, with turnover exceeding £1.46 million.

As an Account Manager, Clare will be supporting one of Counter Context’s key renewable energy clients, the world’s leader in offshore wind, Ørsted. With her local expertise, Clare will also be supporting with stakeholder engagement projects for other exciting developments in and around Sheffield City Region.

Managing Director, Alexis Krachai, said: “Counter Context are proud to be different. There is no one else in the region that does what we do and how we do it. We focus on building relationships with our clients and their stakeholders to build trust and understanding in projects and schemes.

“We are passionate about supporting important developments in our city and across the built environment. Clare’s expertise from working within Sheffield Chamber of Commerce will be instrumental in our work. I am certain she will be a real asset to the Counter Context account delivery team.”

Clare said: “I am delighted to be on board at Counter Context and to have the opportunity to work with such an experienced and dedicated team to help our clients successfully deliver exciting and innovative projects.”