During this time - establish successful consultancy relations with clients across the financial services, education sector, and other environments, across all aspects of recruitment and selection, HR management, policies and procedures, learning and development, organisational development and employee relations. Expertly design, present and implement businesses recommendations, including the delivery of training courses. Provide considerable expertise to start-ups in the creation of employee… Show more During this time - establish successful consultancy relations with clients across the financial services, education sector, and other environments, across all aspects of recruitment and selection, HR management, policies and procedures, learning and development, organisational development and employee relations. Expertly design, present and implement businesses recommendations, including the delivery of training courses. Provide considerable expertise to start-ups in the creation of employee engagement initiatives, change management, business development, leadership development, and policies, systems and processes. Partnered directly with and advised start-up companies and schools on marketing, good practice, legal compliance, management structure design, client development and income generation. Show less

During this time, reported directly to the CEO and lead on all strategic and operational HR activities, including change management. Lead the review and implementation of new policies and procedures. Overhauled the staff handbook, revised job descriptions, lead restructures, and worked with the senior leaders to manage recruitment, exits, inductions and performance management. Built leadership capability in accordance with organisational values, vision and staff welfare. Delivered… Show more During this time, reported directly to the CEO and lead on all strategic and operational HR activities, including change management. Lead the review and implementation of new policies and procedures. Overhauled the staff handbook, revised job descriptions, lead restructures, and worked with the senior leaders to manage recruitment, exits, inductions and performance management. Built leadership capability in accordance with organisational values, vision and staff welfare. Delivered organisational effectiveness through successful recruitment and selection outcomes, attracting and retaining a talented, diverse and motivated workforce, including volunteers. Established an effective L & D programme enabling employee high performance and delivery. Responsibility for HR budgets, ensuring expenditure within budget. Show less

During this time, I maintained overall responsibility as an integral member of the executive leadership team for all HR strategic and operational activities ranging from change management to employee engagement. I originally joined the organisation during its infancy and took the lead for overhauling all HR processes and procedures which also involved the appointment of 50 new members of staff. I also demonstrated particular skills and expertise in HR project management, reviewing job… Show more During this time, I maintained overall responsibility as an integral member of the executive leadership team for all HR strategic and operational activities ranging from change management to employee engagement. I originally joined the organisation during its infancy and took the lead for overhauling all HR processes and procedures which also involved the appointment of 50 new members of staff. I also demonstrated particular skills and expertise in HR project management, reviewing job descriptions and restructuringIn this role, I had direct line management responsibility for a team of six. Capitalising on my considerable expertise, I was able to advise managers, Directors and CEO on all employee relations matters, specialising in employee engagement, recruitment, retention and career development. Additionally, I was central to developing a series of policies, procedures and strategies including most notably the three-year People Strategy. During my later time with the company, I was involved in the introduction of organisational values and the embedding of these. I also played a central role in improving the employee survey rating from 59% to 90% in 2 years. Additionally, I introduced the first annual learning and development programme and I also encouraged the completion of appraisals which increased from 30% to 100% in 18 months. My other key highlights during this role included reducing sickness absence by introducing return to work meetings and overhauled the performance management process. Show less

As Head of HR, I directed the HR function across a number of sites. I advised leaders on all aspects of HR practices and had direct line management responsibility for a team of ten. During this time I developed a number of HR tools and managed a number of complex organisational HR matters including company restructure, industrial relations conflict, remuneration, and disciplinary and grievance cases. I also ensured all policies and procedures were legally compliant and fit for… Show more As Head of HR, I directed the HR function across a number of sites. I advised leaders on all aspects of HR practices and had direct line management responsibility for a team of ten. During this time I developed a number of HR tools and managed a number of complex organisational HR matters including company restructure, industrial relations conflict, remuneration, and disciplinary and grievance cases. I also ensured all policies and procedures were legally compliant and fit for purpose.My notable achievements during this time included, increasing attendance at work as a result of the introduction of a sickness policy and return to work interviews that reduced sickness from 55% to 5% within 12 months. I also reduced temporary staffing spend by £40,000, increased attendance by 50% and performance by 60%. My role also required me to work closely with trade unions regarding structural, contractual, policy and people matters. Most notably I ensured the HR function delivered a professional and efficient service across the business which further facilitated the reduction in grievances and strengthened relationships between staff and management. Show less