Future Schools Trust was launched in 2007 when two former secondary schools merged together to become New Line Learning Academy, which then linked with Cornwallis Academy to form a new trust. As head of the H.R function I had overall responsibility for the Trust’s personnel, training and Health & Safety strategy. I contributed to the over–arching strategy and policy making by advising the CEO and Governors on the human resource implications of its decisions. One of my key areas of responsibility is for the human resource function; formulating personnel systems and strategies appropriate to the Trust’s corporate mission and goals. Working closely with the CEO, Finance Director and Head Teachers ensure staffing levels are sustainable and within budgetary constraints. I also:Advise the Trust on all the management of Employee Relation including: Performance Management, Disciplinary, Grievances, Absence Management and Restructure & Redundancy in line with Trust Policies and Procedures. I am responsible for the effective management of ER cases across the Trust ensuring cases are progressed in a timely manner, in line with Trust policies and procedures. I am aslo responsible for the development and implementation of the annual HR strategy in line with the Trust business plan. I review, update, create and manage Trusts policies and procedures to ensure they are legally compliant. I provide information to the CEO and Head Teachers, offering strategies to support Schools and Trust. I am responsible for ensuring that all contracts with external bodies offer the Trust value for money, are effective and support the Trust business plan. I have responsibility for delivering appropriate HR soft skills training to meet the needs of staff throughout the Trust. I work with trade unions (NUT/NASUWT/NAHT) to consult on policy and procedure changes as well as delivering a strategy to engage staff and schools with trade unions.

Paragon is one of the largest independent training providers in England and is part of Sovereign Capital’s Investment Business.As head of the H.R function I had overall responsibility for the company's personnel and training strategy. I contributed to the over–arching company strategy and policy making by advising the board on the human resource implications of its decisions. One of my key areas of responsibility was for the human resource function; formulating personnel systems and strategies appropriate to the company’s corporate mission and goalsMy role incorporated the recruitment function and I had full responsibility for the recruiting and selecting of staff, developing the remuneration and reward strategy, planning and directing employee training and development, improving management and employee communications, including mediating in disputes and advising the board on how to implement personnel policies. My role was to ensure compliance with employment law and to ensure that health and safety procedures are adequate. I was also the designated Safeguarding Lead.

Working as a stand-alone HR Business Partner delivering a comprehensive HR service to the business across multiple sites. Developed and implemented the medium to long term HR Strategy to achieve agreed company HR objectives. Lead on recruitment including the production of job adverts, the management of all job applications and co-ordination for all recruitment activity. Managed all areas of employee relations including, but not exclusive to, managing absence, grievances, disciplinary issues, TUPE and Redundancy Identifyied, created and implemented a Performance Management process, including coaching and training all line managers Created and implemented a Learning and Development initiative to improve employee engagement and staff retention. Undertook a review and re-wrote company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment law and alignment with business strategy. Training all staff members on new procedures to ensure understanding. Managed priorities between current casework and on- going projects. Managed HR Budgets in line with company guidelines.

A global leader in consulting, design, design-build, operations and program management. Dating back to 1946, CH2M HILL Halcrow is built on honesty, ethics, and morals; a global presence of 28,000 employees in regional offices worldwide; and financial stability, with gross revenue of US$7 billion in 2012.Managing a complex employee relations project of 3200 UK employees in the harmonisation of the terms and conditions of employment along with the harmonisation of employee compensation and benefits. Dealing with elected representatives and works councils along with European and regional hr teams. Direct dealing with service centre on a daily basis

Part of Spectris PLC based in East Sussex employing 480 staff in Europe, USA, China and India.

International shipping company with a workforce of 3500 staff based within 16 European countries.

Part of Interserve PLC based in Central London employing 2300 staff across 69 sites throughout the UK.

Relocated back to Kent from Wiltshire

National cleaning company employing 27000 staff throughout the UK.

Part of Pennon Group based in Exeter employing 3200 staff across various sites throughout the UK.

Part of Hilton Worldwide based in North London employing 250 staff across 16 hotels throughout the South West.

Part of Essel Group employing 400 staff across 5 sites throughout Europe.

Reviewed Brigade Orders Reviewed all Human Resources Policy and Procedures including working closely on the IPDS Committee. Assisted with the Rank to Role process with Fire Brigade Union representatives. Contributed to the Brigades Quality Impact assessment. Reviewed and wrote new sickness and absence policy and procedure. Wrote a redundancy booklet for affected Fire Officers.

Life change moved to Wiltshire

Sitting on the Management Committee of the largest privately owned clutch remanufacturing Group of Companies (53 Mr Clutch garages and the CIS manufacturing plant) and having direct responsibility for 7 HR and admin staff. Successfully undertook and implemented a review of remuneration, bonus and benefit policies. Initiated a recruitment strategy ensuring high quality appointments were made throughout the company and its franchises and the management of recruitment budget ensuring the reduction in staff turnover from 22% to 5%. Provided line managers and franchise owners with specialist advice and support in all aspects of their personnel responsibilities. Implemented a Management Training programme covering Discipline, Appraisals, basic Employment Law and QIP. Drove forward the review and update of all policies and procedures resulting in the award of Investors in People in 19 Company owned garages and also the manufacturing plant. Was instrumental in the introduction of the Company Car and Bonus Schemes for all eligible employees. Designed and implemented a 360 degree feedback appraisal system for all Directors and Managers.

Reporting to the Board of Directors based at the Company head office in Kent. Directly responsible for 5 HR and admin staff supporting circa 350 employees across 5 sites. Drove forward introduction of flexible contracts for all field based service engineers. Implemented the Company remuneration scheme reviewing and benchmarking salaries and benefits. Conduct Exzellenz training for new staff controlling a budget of £65k. Conduct annual training needs analysis resulting in appropriate use of training budget. Assist Operations Director with core and team brief. Ensured the accurate administration of Company payroll and pension scheme. Introduced Psychometric testing for all new and existing employees. Was lead project manager for the closure of the logistic operation and call centre operation in Kent and the successful transfer of staff to Belper. Conducted all staff surveys and presented findings to Corporate Directors. Dealt with all employee relations issues including TGWU negotiations regarding employee terms and conditions of employment.

The New Millennium Experience Company Limited as Personnel Administration Manager and Hyundai Merchant Marine (Europe) Limited as Personnel Manager.

Various assignments.

Supported circa 1200 Officers and Soldiers in a variety of countries including Germany, Northern Ireland, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bosnia and Croatia.