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Leeds, Gb

Advised on the creation and development of the Group Corporate Plan and company strategies, spanning financial services, software and business financing industries.Facilitated complex strategic discussions with the Executive and Board, ensuring successful strategic development, execution and embedding.Offered strategic insights during Board meetings, with extensive experience in stakeholder management and influencing across various organizational levels.Utilized… Show more Advised on the creation and development of the Group Corporate Plan and company strategies, spanning financial services, software and business financing industries.Facilitated complex strategic discussions with the Executive and Board, ensuring successful strategic development, execution and embedding.Offered strategic insights during Board meetings, with extensive experience in stakeholder management and influencing across various organizational levels.Utilized strategic thinking and market expertise to make informed organizational decisions.Developed and implemented the Corporate Plans for 2023-2027 and 2024-2028.Led a Societal-wide Target Operating Model project, collaborating with external consultants.Managed confidential projects for the Executive and produced detailed strategic analyses for Board and Annual Reports. Show less

Led the Talent Acquisition Team to efficiently recruit high-quality candidates across the business.Collaborated with senior stakeholders to develop and implement a Talent Acquisition Strategy aligned with business objectives.Enhanced the recruitment process by creating KPIs to attract diverse talent and improve candidate engagement.Managed the full Talent Acquisition lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring diverse and effective hiring.Demonstrated strong… Show more Led the Talent Acquisition Team to efficiently recruit high-quality candidates across the business.Collaborated with senior stakeholders to develop and implement a Talent Acquisition Strategy aligned with business objectives.Enhanced the recruitment process by creating KPIs to attract diverse talent and improve candidate engagement.Managed the full Talent Acquisition lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, ensuring diverse and effective hiring.Demonstrated strong stakeholder management, budget oversight, and strategic leadership. Show less

Led initiatives to promote inclusivity, awareness, and equal opportunities within the organization. Collaborated with leadership to implement diversity programs, supported policy development, and facilitated discussions to address gender-related challenges, fostering a more equitable and inclusive workplace culture.

Provided guidance and support to colleagues, fostering professional growth through effective communication and coaching. Assisted mentees to develop key skills, improve performance, and navigate workplace challenges. My mentoring contributed to team development, enhanced collaboration, and promoted a positive work environment.

Co-founded and led a network of 30+ colleagues, including women currently in or interested in technology-based roles and allies keen to learn more.Led on the design and evolution of a network strategy, mission, and objectives aligned to Skipton’s brand and values, collaboratively embedding it across the network and wider business.Worked with local schools to present sessions to 650+ students, informing and empowering them to explore the technology sector.Organised… Show more Co-founded and led a network of 30+ colleagues, including women currently in or interested in technology-based roles and allies keen to learn more.Led on the design and evolution of a network strategy, mission, and objectives aligned to Skipton’s brand and values, collaboratively embedding it across the network and wider business.Worked with local schools to present sessions to 650+ students, informing and empowering them to explore the technology sector.Organised, facilitated, and reported on internal upskilling and collaboration sessions to 500+ colleagues, example sessions include ‘Intro to Python with Cloud Data Engineer from KPMG’, ‘Data, Tech and Inclusion Day with our CEO, Chair and Non-Executive Director’ and ‘Women in Tech Coaching’. Show less

Successfully led teams in fast-paced and ambiguous environments with flexibility and agility.Extensive people leadership experience managing teams of 2-33 members.Balanced independent task ownership with effective collaboration through strategic leadership.Managed performance and mentored teams for high performance.Created and implemented development initiatives.Used data-led decision making to make improvements to job engagement, satisfaction, and… Show more Successfully led teams in fast-paced and ambiguous environments with flexibility and agility.Extensive people leadership experience managing teams of 2-33 members.Balanced independent task ownership with effective collaboration through strategic leadership.Managed performance and mentored teams for high performance.Created and implemented development initiatives.Used data-led decision making to make improvements to job engagement, satisfaction, and attendance. Show less

Skipton, England, United Kingdom

Project Managed the design and implementation of an employee advocacy program.Utilized negotiation skills to secure society-wide stakeholder support for various Organizational Development initiatives.Successfully developed and integrated the first Societal Employee Value Proposition and employee advocacy programs for the business.

Master Of Science - Ms, Organisational And Occupational Psychology, First

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Psychology, First