Initially started on an interim basis to review, design and deliver talent and development programmes to all levels of the business (up to and including C-suite). Using relevant psychometric and assessment tools to establish individual needs and provide tailored development and coaching as required. Working with Head of Comms and Engagement and Head of Resourcing to support business culture change programme through the Learning and Development offer. Now made permanent and responsible for all… Show more Initially started on an interim basis to review, design and deliver talent and development programmes to all levels of the business (up to and including C-suite). Using relevant psychometric and assessment tools to establish individual needs and provide tailored development and coaching as required. Working with Head of Comms and Engagement and Head of Resourcing to support business culture change programme through the Learning and Development offer. Now made permanent and responsible for all of the Talent and Development strategy across MS ABS. This includes mandatory training, all social learning using external providers, behavioural development, talent programme and cultural change programmes. In addition to this, I have been responsible for the implementation of new a new external LMS, it's integration with Workday and also the company performance management agenda. Show less

Accountable for the development and implementation of the talent strategy across all levels in Iceland group incorporating both talent acquisition and talent development. Management of L&D and resourcing team of 20 across retail and head office operations. Full responsibility for Talent budget planning and spend across L&D and Recruitment. Key achievements:• Introduction of career pathways to drive a self-driven learning culture across the business• Implementation of coaching and… Show more Accountable for the development and implementation of the talent strategy across all levels in Iceland group incorporating both talent acquisition and talent development. Management of L&D and resourcing team of 20 across retail and head office operations. Full responsibility for Talent budget planning and spend across L&D and Recruitment. Key achievements:• Introduction of career pathways to drive a self-driven learning culture across the business• Implementation of coaching and mentoring programme across the business with senior leaders in the business trained as mentors for company talent programmes• Ownership and development of award-winning apprenticeship programme (2 x Top 100 employer RMA awards and winner Employer / Training Provider partnership) with over 900 apprentices realising 99% spend of £1.6m apprenticeship levy and 52% labour turnover reduction• Introduction and development of Learning Management System into Iceland to reduce induction time by 60%• Recruitment of 5500 staff over 8 weeks to support covid19 store requirements• Successful implementation of new Applicant Tracking System and AI selection within time and cost budgets and attracting over 60,000 applications per month • Creation and implementation of employer brand across Iceland - finalist for FIRM and EBMA awards 2020• Gold winners - Recruitment Marketing campaign 2020 IHR awards. Finalist for Retail Recruitment team of the year in IHR awards 2019 Show less

Business partner with three Regional Managers to implement national and regional HR strategy for c430 stores to deliver overall business objectives and maintain Top 10 Best Company status from previous 5 years. Manage team of 9 HR Managers – achieving 100% personal leadership score and 97% team engagement.Key Achievements:• HR owner for driving performance programme across Iceland group, resulting in new day to day management techniques, role profiles, talent identification and training… Show more Business partner with three Regional Managers to implement national and regional HR strategy for c430 stores to deliver overall business objectives and maintain Top 10 Best Company status from previous 5 years. Manage team of 9 HR Managers – achieving 100% personal leadership score and 97% team engagement.Key Achievements:• HR owner for driving performance programme across Iceland group, resulting in new day to day management techniques, role profiles, talent identification and training for line managers• HR owner to Talent agenda in business responsible for company succession plans and associated development• Joint lead on implementation of new Right to Work systems company wide with third party suppliers Show less

Create, deliver and review 3 year group T&D strategy with key stakeholders for both retail and head office. Lead a team of 7 training managers to ensure complete alignment of training and development offer in business delivering cross functional programmes relevant for all populations. Full ownership of group training and development budget including setting of budget, quarterly board reviews and supplier negotiations.Key Achievements:• Responsible for the senior talent development… Show more Create, deliver and review 3 year group T&D strategy with key stakeholders for both retail and head office. Lead a team of 7 training managers to ensure complete alignment of training and development offer in business delivering cross functional programmes relevant for all populations. Full ownership of group training and development budget including setting of budget, quarterly board reviews and supplier negotiations.Key Achievements:• Responsible for the senior talent development programmes up to Board level achieving 86% internal promotion rate to Heads of Department level• Creation and implementation of company-wide leadership framework for all populations across the business driving improvements in management capabilities and transparency of succession• Development and implementation of company succession tool that identifies key risk, internal and external resourcing requirements delivering vacancy rates of less than 1% and fill times of less than 30 days• Implementation of clearly defined ROI measures identifying commercial returns of between 400-700% for programmes and proving profit centre model with annual ROI exceeding overall T&D budget Show less