Helen Harcombe BSc (Hons)

With varied responsibilities ranging from managing creative design projects through to handling and supporting our PR clients, Helen’s role in underpinned by her sound understanding of agriculture and the tools that deliver effective communication.

Brought up on a mixed dairy and arable farm in Worcestershire she has a first class honours degree from Harper Adams in Agriculture with Marketing as well as experience in working as part of the marketing team for a premium foods business.

Using her dairying knowledge she coordinates the PR campaign for Waitrose WildCare; Pinstone’s only B2C client, utilising her agricultural background to effectively gain a rapour with farmers, whilst successfully conveying messages to consumers.

Adding to her client list Helen has recently taken on responsibility for the HGCA research and development design contract. With a key eye for design, she works closely with our designer Steve to effectively visualise and communicate often technical subject matter. The 2011 Recommended List and Farm4Bio guide are just two of the projects delivered so far.

Helen is also involved in working behind the scenes on other PR and marketing assignments, from executing the production of exhibition stands to product literature and social media campaigns.

Away from the office Helen is involved in the Young Farmers movement and is a keen member at club and county level. Helen will be Worcestershire’s County Chairman in 2012/13.