Neal Somerville

With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, leadership, and community engagement, I bring a proven track record of driving impact across the charity and youth development sectors. I’ve led initiatives that blend emotionally intelligent leadership with creative problem-solving—always centering dignity, inclusion, and long-term transformation.

I’m passionate about empowering volunteers, designing trauma-informed systems, and crafting campaigns that resonate deeply with communities. Whether I’m launching digital communications platforms, refining visual identity, or leading public outreach, I approach every challenge with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

My specialist skills include trauma-informed leadership, strategic narrative design, public speaking, and multi-channel communications. I excel at turning complex reports into actionable vision, building inclusive cultures, and designing recruitment and fundraising campaigns that inspire action.

I’m actively seeking senior roles where I can scale impact, champion inclusion, and help organisations grow with authenticity and strategic clarity.

I am a strategic communications and inclusion leader with over a decade of experience delivering impact across the charity and nonprofit sectors. Since 2017, I’ve served as a Face-to-Face Manager with the RNLI, leading public engagement, fundraising, and team development with a trauma-informed, emotionally intelligent approach. My work consistently blends strategic clarity with creative execution, driving recruitment, community outreach, and systemic change.

Throughout my career, I’ve held senior roles that demanded both vision and precision. I specialise in campaign design, public speaking, digital communications, and volunteer empowerment, always centering dignity, inclusion, and psychological safety. Whether launching multi-channel messaging platforms or crafting emotionally resonant narratives, I bring energy, empathy, and results to every initiative.

I’m passionate about transforming crisis response, elevating lived experience, and building cultures of openness and growth. My leadership style is collaborative and values-driven, rooted in listening, co-creation, and continuous learning. I thrive in environments where strategic thinking meets human connection.

I’m actively seeking senior opportunities where I can scale impact, shape inclusive systems, and help organisations grow with authenticity and purpose.

I hold an Advanced Business Studies qualification from Ards and North Down Regional College, providing a strong foundation in strategic thinking, communications, and organisational development.

Alongside formal education, I’ve completed a range of professional development programmes that enhance my leadership and wellbeing-focused approach, including:

• Mental Health First Aider Certification – supporting psychological safety and resilience in teams
• IOSH Managing Safely – ensuring safe, responsible leadership in operational environments
• Leading for Performance – strengthening emotionally intelligent leadership and team empowerment

These qualifications reflect my commitment to continuous learning and trauma-informed practice, equipping me to lead with clarity, care, and impact across diverse settings.