“Eleanor is a bright, sharp, tenacious and fun colleague, with a very positive and warm spirit. She is a huge asset to any team, puts so much energy into a role, and keeps adapting and learning. She is also fearless: no target is too ambitious, no-one intimidates her, and she gets results.”
Sandeep Mahal, Director, The Space
“Eleanor delivers. She comes up with a coherent and sensible plan for what you need to get the results you’re after and then she just does it. It’s fabulous to have her on your team. She works collaboratively and with authority, is brilliant at influencing and realistic. Eleanor works really quickly and is highly intelligent. She spotted gaps we hadn’t seen and added more value that the deliverables we asked for. It’s a pleasure to work with Eleanor.”
Helen Cox, Program Manager, BBC Sounds
“Eleanor was very efficient and thorough in her copy editing work. I would recommend her services.”
Katie Haines, Head of Marketing and Development, Artsadmin
“Eleanor is a marvel – listens to what you need, improves upon it and then delivers it exceptionally. She really helped us out at a difficult moment and was patient and understanding about our blundering and poor timekeeping. I would recommend her to anyone.”
Jo Verrent, Director, Unlimited
“Eleanor is a brilliantly safe pair of hands: reliable, intuitive, and able to make the management of large, unruly projects look easy. When I had a major publication to deliver, a tight budget and a strict timescale, I knew Eleanor was the one who could pull it off. And she did, impeccably.”
Megan Vaughan, Programmes Manager, Live Art Development Agency
“Eleanor stepped in to help us manage our marketing and communications during a staffing gap. She immediately understood what was required and navigated her way adeptly around our complex organisation. Not only did she deliver what we asked, she also helped us to improve our work in the short time she was with us. Eleanor is astute, energetic and a great person to have as part of the team.”
Rachel Stevens, Director Literature, British Council
“Eleanor does indeed ‘get things done’ but it’s in the ‘how’ that she really excels. Responsive, dependable, creative and a natural collaborator, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her for a wide range of creative projects. She’s also just great fun to work with.”
Petia Tzanova, Clore Leadership Programme
“Eleanor is one of the sharpest, fastest and most delightful people I know. It was an absolute privilege to work with her and I would recommend her to anyone.”
Sam Sedgman, Project Manager for National Theatre: On Demand, In Schools
“There is nobody better at communicating complicated ideas simply than Eleanor. Her incredible eye for detail is matched only by her efficiency: I wouldn’t use anyone else.”
David Byrne, Artistic and Executive Director, New Diorama Theatre
“Eleanor has an outstanding eye for detail, a warm professionalism, original ideas, an engaging writing style, and useful networks in the sector. All of her work was completed efficiently – often before deadline – and to a high quality. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.”
Harriet Guest, Marketing Manager Theatre and Dance, British Council
“Eleanor is by far the most dynamic, professional proper human I’ve worked with in years. Totally understood the project and beyond delivered.”
Hannah Jane Walker
“Eleanor is everything I want in a consultant: communicative, talented, experienced, trustworthy and friendly.”
Camilla Halford, Director, Gobo
“Eleanor’s support for our Theatre and Dance team has been vital. She has contributed to an increase in visitors to the site, and greatly enhanced the communications output of the team.”
Alex Fleming, Head of Marketing and Communications, Arts, British Council
“Eleanor Turney is a formidable presence on any project; efficient and precise, whilst also being friendly and supportive, she is a highly effective editor and consultant. Strongly recommended.”
Hannah Nicklin, writer, game designer, academic, producer and artist
“I would happily recommend Eleanor to pretty much any employer for her attention to detail, understanding, good humour and efficiency. She knows a lot about words and how to put them together, too.”
Alexander Kelly, Co-Artistic Director, Third Angel
“Eleanor is one of those people who just gets things done. Her knowledge of the cultural sector, exceptional organisational skills and good humour make her a pleasure to deal with. She has an impressively wide skill set, top contacts and focus, and will share her biscuits when pressed… all good qualities and someone you need to hire.”
Patrick Hussey, Digital Consultant
“Eleanor is one of the most efficient and effective colleagues I have ever had. She is perceptive, creative and intelligent, with excellent communication skills across a broad range of media and contexts. She always meets deadlines, and thrives under pressure.”
Pam Henderson, Chief Executive, Arts Intelligence
“Eleanor has an elegant and flexible style which she can customise to suit different partners, and an impeccable approach to thorough research and accuracy.”
Ruth Mackenzie, Artistic Director, Holland Festival
“Eleanor Turney is experienced and perceptive, with a unique perspective on the arts and cultural worlds. I look forward to collaborating further with her in the future.”
Tom Chivers, Director, Penned in the Margins
“Eleanor is a cracking editor with a perceptive eye and a deft pen. She’s particularly sensitive when it comes to working with non professional writers, helping them to craft articles that really express what they want to say. She’s always really positive, full of creative ideas and on the ball – a genuine pleasure to work with.”
Amber Massie-Blomfield, Executive Director, Camden People’s Theatre
“Eleanor Turney is formidable. From strategic thinking to taking direct action, the work she undertakes is of the highest quality. She’s direct, passionate and delivers – what more could you want from a consultant?”
Jake Orr, Artistic Director, A Younger Theatre
“Eleanor is a skilled editor, awesome communicator and all-round fantastic person. She is extremely easy to get on with, and remarkably professional. I would work again with Eleanor in a heartbeat.”
Alex Kennedy, Director of Strategy, Imulus
“Eleanor was always an excellent colleague – hard-working and diligent, with a love of words, a passion for the arts and very good people skills. She honed her organisational and editing skills, which she now deploys as a very much in-demand editor and writer. She will do an excellent job for you!”
Catherine Rose, Arts Consultant and journalist
“Eleanor manages to make complex ideas simple and wiggly instructions straight.”
Alison Tickell, Director, Julie’s Bicycle
“Eleanor has been invaluable as a mentor and a consultant. Her organisational skills, commitment to a project and willingness to pitch in mean I have no hesitation in recommending her to potential clients.”
Neil Griffiths, Director, Arts Emergency
“Eleanor’s skill as a writer, her in-depth knowledge and passion for the arts industry make her an amazing asset when I need good advice!”
Amanda Adams, Press Manager, Bristol Old Vic
“Extremely responsive and honest, Eleanor’s knowledge of digital and social media, as well as her understanding of editorial strategies, made her an invaluable contact.”
Marta Bogna, Press and Media Manager, The Place