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Ashton-Under-Lyne, Gb

Associate of Trafalgar PD delivering a leadership development programme and 121 coaching for a key client.

As an Associate of Ambito Partners I design, deliver and programme direct leadership and management development programmes as well as provide 121 coaching. Ambito Partners have over 20 years’ experience in Leadership development, coaching and cultural change across a wide range of clients, including NATO, the NHS, and both private and public corporations. Together with Ambito I work with organisations to develop empowered performance cultures where teams develop a collective sense of… Show more As an Associate of Ambito Partners I design, deliver and programme direct leadership and management development programmes as well as provide 121 coaching. Ambito Partners have over 20 years’ experience in Leadership development, coaching and cultural change across a wide range of clients, including NATO, the NHS, and both private and public corporations. Together with Ambito I work with organisations to develop empowered performance cultures where teams develop a collective sense of accountability, autonomy, empathy, and resilience. Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Through in-depth knowledge of the business, its products and the external market, responsible for delivering a range of strategic and operational people solutions to align people plans for Group Aftersales and Customer Experience functions with VWG organisational goals.

Crick, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

HR Business Partner within Travis Perkins Plumbing and Heating Division, partnering Commercial, Marketing, Multichannel, Finance and IT teams during a significant 3 year transformation programme to support creating a stronger, efficient and more profitable business. Key area of focus is leading on the Divisional people transformation workstreams, challenging, influencing, coaching and delivering operationally to support the business to achieve its ambitious change plans as well as… Show more HR Business Partner within Travis Perkins Plumbing and Heating Division, partnering Commercial, Marketing, Multichannel, Finance and IT teams during a significant 3 year transformation programme to support creating a stronger, efficient and more profitable business. Key area of focus is leading on the Divisional people transformation workstreams, challenging, influencing, coaching and delivering operationally to support the business to achieve its ambitious change plans as well as ensuring delivery of functional people plans and implementing Group lead change within Plumbing and Heating Branch Support Centre. Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Accountable for the VWFS talent strategy and succession plan ensuring a clear talent pipeline that meets future business needs. Leading key talent programmes to enrich and accelerate individuals development to achieve their potential.Lead on early careers strategy and initiatives to ensure attraction, recruitment, development and retention of high potential individuals.Encourage and role model a learning and coaching culture throughout the organisation. Managing external training… Show more Accountable for the VWFS talent strategy and succession plan ensuring a clear talent pipeline that meets future business needs. Leading key talent programmes to enrich and accelerate individuals development to achieve their potential.Lead on early careers strategy and initiatives to ensure attraction, recruitment, development and retention of high potential individuals.Encourage and role model a learning and coaching culture throughout the organisation. Managing external training providers to support talent solutions that are developed in line with business requirements and contribute to delivery of the business strategy. Show less

Various HR projects with clients including AstraZeneca

London

TJX Europe is part of the TJX Companies, Inc. the worlds leading off-price fashion and homeware retailer ranking no. 108 in the most recent Fortune 500 listing. With over $32bn in revenues, over 3500 stores and approx. 220k associates worldwide. The European business includes TK Max in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands and Homesense in the U.K.Reporting to the HRVP, my role was responsible for partnering Buying & Merchandising SVPs & VPs leading functions… Show more TJX Europe is part of the TJX Companies, Inc. the worlds leading off-price fashion and homeware retailer ranking no. 108 in the most recent Fortune 500 listing. With over $32bn in revenues, over 3500 stores and approx. 220k associates worldwide. The European business includes TK Max in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Poland, Austria and the Netherlands and Homesense in the U.K.Reporting to the HRVP, my role was responsible for partnering Buying & Merchandising SVPs & VPs leading functions with a combined c.700 associates across Europe to drive strategies that support attraction, retention and on-going development and business growth. Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Accountable for leading the HR agenda for c.120 employees, c. £6m payroll budget, turnover of c. £1.5bn. Business partnering the Homebase Marketing Director and Marketing leadership team. Reporting to Homebase HR Director; operating as part of the HR leadership team, line management of HR Coordinator and Development Manager, working within a wider HR shared service model. For a temporary period also supported Commercial Trading in addition to Marketing with an additional c. 270 employees, c.… Show more Accountable for leading the HR agenda for c.120 employees, c. £6m payroll budget, turnover of c. £1.5bn. Business partnering the Homebase Marketing Director and Marketing leadership team. Reporting to Homebase HR Director; operating as part of the HR leadership team, line management of HR Coordinator and Development Manager, working within a wider HR shared service model. For a temporary period also supported Commercial Trading in addition to Marketing with an additional c. 270 employees, c. £10m payroll budget. Show less

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Accountable for leading the National ER agenda across 9 Distribution Centres (DC’s) including 3rd party operated sites for c.3,600 employees, turnover of c.£4bn. Working alongside the Distribution Director and Distribution leadership team. Reporting to Head of Supply Chain HR; operating as part of the senior HR team, working within a wider HR shared service model (maternity cover).

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Initially the remit was to implement the head office ER team as part of the transition to a HR Shared Service structure across Home Retail Group. Following successful implementation the remit was to lead the team in the delivery of the ER agenda across all head office departments for c.2,500 employees. Reporting to Head of Shared Services; operating as part of the HR Shared Services senior team, line management of 3 ER Advisors and 1 ER Coordinator

Uk&I

Accountable for leading the HR agenda across 2 distribution centres for c.800 employees with the remit of business partnering the DC General Managers and operational leadership teams. Reporting to the Regional Distribution HRM; line management of HR Advisor, indirect management of site admin and payroll teams c. 8 employees across 2 sites.

Ac Accredited Diploma In Coach Training, Coaching Mastery

Advanced Certificate In Employment Law - Employment Contracts

Cipd - Post Graduate Diploma In Human Resources

Cipd - Certificate In Personnel Practice, Merit

The Fundamentals Of Employment Law, Pass

A Levels, Geography, English, Bilology

Gcse'S, 11 Grade A - C