An effective, action focussed, values-led senior leader and HR professional with over 20 years' experience in the public and not for profit sectors.With a commitment to continuous organisational and people development and experience of building strong relationships and leading teams to deliver against strategy, I bring authenticity, openness, versatility, the ability to see the big picture and the ability to navigate the grey, whilst not losing sight of the detail.People are an organisation’s greatest asset and I’m passionate about building cultures that support their talent and enable them, and organisations, to succeed.Fully CIPD qualified (Level 7) with well-rounded, generalist experience of both strategic and operational HR and organisational development, and unique experience of working beyond an HR portfolio and across a wider strategic remit. My HR specialisms include:- People strategy development and implementation - Culture change- Employee engagement- Organisational design & development- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law- Employee relations (disciplinaries, grievances, investigations)- Policy development- Performance management- Talent management & succession planning- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion- Employee wellbeingMy leadership specialisms include:- Development of organisational strategy- Effective project management and delivery - Delivering operational improvements and efficiencies- Strategic workforce planning - Developing organisational culture
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Chief People OfficerGirls' Learning Trust Aug 2024 - Present -
Director Of PeopleGirls' Learning Trust May 2023 - Aug 2024London Area, United Kingdom
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Head Of PeopleCity Harvest London Mar 2022 - May 2023Acton, London -
Interim Chief Executive OfficerRoyal Holloway Students' Union Jul 2020 - Mar 2022Leading a unique organisation in the not-for-profit sector, which aims to improve the education and experience of students on campus and ultimately empower them to change the world around them. Reporting to a Board of Trustees, responsible for the organisation’s response to and recovery from the impact of COVID-19 on its finances, organisational structure, culture and core services and activities. This role is being undertaken in conjunction with my substantive Head of Membership role. -
Head Of Membership Support & EngagementRoyal Holloway Students' Union Jun 2016 - Mar 2022Egham, Surrey, United KingdomA member of the senior leadership team and lead HR professional of a charity with a £7m turnover and staff team of circa 450 (c. 50 permanent and 400 casual student staff). Responsibility for the delivery of a People Strategy and cultural change programme which supports the ambitious organisational strategy and ensures the acquisition, development and retention of key talent in the staff and volunteer teams. Specific responsibility for the non-commercial, membership services focus of the… Show more A member of the senior leadership team and lead HR professional of a charity with a £7m turnover and staff team of circa 450 (c. 50 permanent and 400 casual student staff). Responsibility for the delivery of a People Strategy and cultural change programme which supports the ambitious organisational strategy and ensures the acquisition, development and retention of key talent in the staff and volunteer teams. Specific responsibility for the non-commercial, membership services focus of the charity, which comprises four distinct teams:- HR- Student Voice / Representation- Student Opportunities- Advice Show less
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Head Of People & CommunicationsRoyal Holloway Students' Union Mar 2015 - May 2016A member of the senior management team of a charity with a £4m turnover. Responsibility for leadership of strategic HR including organisational development and a team of 20 staff across multiple disciplines including HR, Marketing & Communications, and Administration. Responsible for TUPE of c.15 staff to the Union.
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Hr And Central Services ManagerRoyal Holloway Students' Union Nov 2013 - Mar 2015
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Hr Business Partner / Hr & Development ManagerBbc Jan 2002 - Oct 2010Working in various HR roles across a number of BBC divisions (including News, World Service, Radio & Music, and Sport) to provide support and generalist advice to mid and senior managers across the business. With a specialism in employee relations and case management - having supported c. 40 individual personal cases (disciplinaries, grievances, appeals, bullying, harassment and discrimination).
Abi Jesson Education Details
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Long Road Sixth Form CollegeA,A,B
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Abi Jesson works for Girls' Learning Trust
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Abi Jesson attended Newcastle University, Long Road Sixth Form College.
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