North East Freelance Network

Freelance Directory

Browse our freelance directory to tap into local talent. All listings have been manually checked and vetted to ensure quality and relevance.

Craig Cruickshank

Craig Cruickshank

  • Admin/Operations
  • Policy

Experienced project and program manager with a passion for driving results. Skilled in strategy, leadership, and execution.

Ideal Client
Open to all, welcome forward thinking challenges.
Ideal Project
Challenging and engaging.
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer

Chloe Hall

Chloe Hall

  • Email
  • Organic Social Media
  • Paid Social Media
  • Policy
  • Product Marketing

Award-winning marketing consultant, with 10 years' experience working with big names like Lindt, Crew Clothing, Gü Puds and more.

Ideal Client
Focused on growth and results not just TikTok viral videos
Ideal Project
Targeting new markets, launching new product/service, brand reputation
Contract type

Daily, Retainer

Jen Harrison

Jen Harrison

  • Policy
  • PR/Comms

Experienced strategist, specialising in strategy, research, policy, comms & social impact. I primarily work with charities, social enterprises & funders, local & national government, universities & purpose-driven businesses.

Ideal Client
Charities, social enterprises & businesses with a social purpose
Ideal Project
Strategy | Policy | Research | Communications | Engagement
Contract type

Daily, Retainer

Arlen Pettitt

Arlen Pettitt

  • Policy
  • PR/Comms

I'm a policy and communication consultant, with more than 15 years experience working across business, local government, higher education and trade and membership bodies.

Ideal Client
A policy-aligned organisation, looking to create impactful content
Ideal Project
Policy briefs, research projects, engagement work
Contract type

Daily, Retainer

James Anderson

James Anderson

  • Admin/Operations
  • Leadership
  • Policy
  • Project Management
  • Strategy & Planning

I am a seasoned professional with over 20 years’ experience in children’s services, specialising in safeguarding, complaints management, and policy development. My career has focused on improving social care systems for children and young people, with a strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and amplifying lived experiences. As a children’s services consultant, I lead statutory complaint investigations and quality assurance processes for local authorities across England, addressing complex systemic challenges. I also serve as vice-chair of a regional adoption panel, supporting sound decision-making for adoptive families and advocating for positive outcomes for children. My qualifications include a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, advanced certificates in safeguarding, advocacy, and strategic leadership, and a Level 3 Diploma in Counselling. I also hold an Accredited Professional Psychotherapy Diploma, enriching my ability to support individuals and families with empathy and an understanding of emotional well-being. Currently, I am completing a CMI Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice, equivalent to a master’s degree. These credentials, combined with my extensive experience, equip me to drive meaningful improvements in children’s services, ensuring that policies and practices reflect the needs and voices of children, young people, and their families.

Ideal Client
Local government and charity sector.
Ideal Project
Open to any collaboration opportunities
Contract type

Hourly, Daily

Becky Elton

Becky Elton

  • Admin/Operations
  • Business
  • Leadership
  • Policy
  • Project Management
  • Strategy & Planning

With over 25 years of experience in the voluntary sector, many of those in senior leadership at large homelessness charities, I have extensive experience in organisational development, service transformation, and multi-agency collaboration. I specialise in supporting organisations to enhance their impact, improve service quality, and secure sustainable funding. With expertise in systems thinking and change management, I help charities, local authorities, and social enterprises navigate complex challenges, strengthen governance, and drive meaningful growth. My approach is rooted in collaboration—whether facilitating strategic reviews, supporting leadership teams, or influencing policy and commissioning decisions.

Ideal Client
I help charities, local authorities, and social enterprises navigate complex challenges, strengthen governance, and drive meaningful growth.
Ideal Project
My approach is rooted in collaboration— facilitating strategic reviews, supporting leadership teams, influencing policy and commissioning decisions, helping with operational problems. Whatever you need, as a purpose driven organisation, to develop, improve and grow.
Contract type

Hourly, Daily, Retainer, Project