Eleanor Burgin

About

Eleanor is a PR Consultant supporting clients across the engineering, food and drink and tourism sectors, with experience spanning both private and public sector communications.

Before joining Aberfield, Eleanor worked in communications and external affairs at the Government Legal Department, managing media enquiries relating to legislation developed by the Home Office, Ministry of Justice, Department for Education and Department for Transport. The role provided valuable experience in handling sensitive issues, managing reputational challenges and communicating complex topics clearly and effectively.

A Sociology graduate from the University of Liverpool, where she also completed a Diploma in a Foreign Language, Eleanor has worked in communications since university. During her studies, she served as Vice President of the Sociology Society.

Eleanor has a particular interest in thought leadership within the engineering sector and enjoys helping technical experts transform complex ideas into engaging content.

Biggest influence

Probably my dad! A classic Yorkshireman who always stressed the value of hard work. He even had me learning to dry stone wall at age eight when I’d much rather have been playing with my Bratz dolls.

Career Highlight

I had the chance to help organise a major commemorative event in my previous job. We brought in inspiring speakers and seeing all the planning come together and how guests responded to our workshops / book readings was really satisfying.

Favourite Place
Transylvania. I went on a whim a couple of years ago and fell in love – winding drives through the Carpathian Mountains, storybook castles, and incredible food. Definitely recommend and no vampires in sight!

Alternative Career

I really love history, especially 19th and 20th century Russian history, so in another life I’d be a European History professor at some ivy-clad university straight out of a Donna Tartt novel.

More realistically, I’d run a Dobermann rescue; they’re the best dogs, just terribly misunderstood.