Claire Thorpe

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Organisation Development Director @ ROSTRO Group
Ashton-under-Lyne, GB
Claire Thorpe's Location
Ashton, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Claire Thorpe

I am a professional HR consultant and coach with more than 20 years’ experience working on all things 'people' with leadership teams in large and complex multi-national organisations across many sectors including, Retail, Banking, Financial Services, Construction, Automotive and latterly Healthcare. I have expertise in organisational design and development, including change management, leadership development, coaching and facilitation, engagement and culture building, people strategy development, employee and industrial relations and diversity and inclusion. I'm a member of the Association for Coaching and Chartered Institute of Personnel Development and have an excellent track record of building high performance teams through a consultative & coaching approach to business partnering that drives business objectives whilst managing risks and enables change across the organisation.I'm passionate about developing cultures of trust, where colleagues feel proud to be themselves, are engaged and valued and perform at their best.

Claire Thorpe's Current Company Details
ROSTRO Group

Rostro Group

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Organisation Development Director
Ashton-under-Lyne, GB
Website:
rostro.com
Employees:
228
Claire Thorpe Work Experience Details
  • Rostro Group
    Organisation Development Director
    Rostro Group
    Ashton-Under-Lyne, Gb
  • Vale Brook Hr Limited
    Director & Owner
    Vale Brook Hr Limited Sep 2022 - Present
  • Trafalgar Personal Development
    Lead Coach & Facilitator
    Trafalgar Personal Development Feb 2023 - Present
    Associate of Trafalgar PD delivering a leadership development programme and 121 coaching for a key client.
  • Ambito Partners
    Lead Coach & Facilitator
    Ambito Partners Sep 2022 - Present
    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
  • Volkswagen Group Uk Ltd
    Senior People Business Partner
    Volkswagen Group Uk Ltd Feb 2019 - Sep 2022
    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.
  • Travis Perkins Plc
    Senior Hr Business Partner - Change & Transformation
    Travis Perkins Plc Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
    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
  • Volkswagen Financial Services
    Talent Business Partner - 12 Month Contract
    Volkswagen Financial Services Feb 2017 - Jan 2018
    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
  • Star Hr Consulting Limited
    Independant Hr Consultant
    Star Hr Consulting Limited Dec 2016 - Feb 2017
    Various HR projects with clients including AstraZeneca
  • Tjx Europe
    Senior Hrbp, Europe
    Tjx Europe Feb 2014 - Dec 2016
    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
  • Home Retail Group Plc
    Hrbp, Uk&I - Homebase
    Home Retail Group Plc Apr 2011 - Feb 2014
    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
  • Home Retail Group Plc
    Employee Relations Manager - Argos
    Home Retail Group Plc Dec 2010 - Apr 2011
    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).
  • Home Retail Group Plc
    Group Employee Relations Manager
    Home Retail Group Plc May 2009 - Dec 2010
    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
  • Home Retail Group Plc
    Hr Business Partner, Argos Distribution
    Home Retail Group Plc Jul 2007 - May 2009
    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.

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What company does Claire Thorpe work for?

Claire Thorpe works for Rostro Group

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Claire Thorpe's current role is Organisation Development Director.

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Claire Thorpe attended Fields Of Learning, Cipd Qualifications, Bpp University, Northampton College, Cipd Qualifications, The Lord Grey School, The Lord Grey School.

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