Kate Walmsley Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

As a key member of the Construction & Standards team since January 2022, I have played a pivotal role in shaping the design and standards for Group Buildings. My primary focus has been on championing inclusivity within our physical spaces. Building upon robust relationships with diversity and inclusion groups and stakeholders, I've ensured that our design standards align with statutory requirements, including the Equality Act and the Disability Discrimination Act, while proactively addressing… Show more As a key member of the Construction & Standards team since January 2022, I have played a pivotal role in shaping the design and standards for Group Buildings. My primary focus has been on championing inclusivity within our physical spaces. Building upon robust relationships with diversity and inclusion groups and stakeholders, I've ensured that our design standards align with statutory requirements, including the Equality Act and the Disability Discrimination Act, while proactively addressing specific colleague needs. In navigating my role, I have demonstrated strengths in influencing our construction supply chain partners, challenging them on inclusivity matters, and achieving tangible results. I've taken a bold approach to addressing ongoing issues within our supply chain and collaborated with industry partners to underscore the importance of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity. Beyond this, I've expanded my role to contribute to The Group's core values of Sustainability and People First. Working closely with the Group's Responsible Business division, I have played a proactive role in addressing the critical issue of Modern Slavery. Show less

Halifax, United Kingdom

As an HR Case Consultant, my primary responsibility involved prioritizing the Health and Wellbeing of colleagues within Lloyds Banking Group. I collaborated with Line Managers and Business Units to offer support to colleagues, requiring a blend of policy and business acumen, innate empathy, care, and a dedication to fair treatment. Navigating the delicate balance between policy adherence and commercial risk, I consistently sought outcomes that were mutually beneficial for colleagues and… Show more As an HR Case Consultant, my primary responsibility involved prioritizing the Health and Wellbeing of colleagues within Lloyds Banking Group. I collaborated with Line Managers and Business Units to offer support to colleagues, requiring a blend of policy and business acumen, innate empathy, care, and a dedication to fair treatment. Navigating the delicate balance between policy adherence and commercial risk, I consistently sought outcomes that were mutually beneficial for colleagues and the business. Effectively managing cases, I guided them to successful resolutions by providing coaching, advice, and guidance to managers. In addition, I skillfully engaged with stakeholders across the HR community, including HR legal, employment policy, and our recognized unions (Accord and Unite). Show less

Halifax, England, United Kingdom

In this role I was responsible for the onboarding of new share dealing customers. I supervised the registration team which is a heavily regulated area of the business and with that I was required to focus myself on mitigating business risks and ensuring the accurate application of processes and procedures. Alongside the operational management, I was also responsible for the line management of my direct reports.

Halifax, England, United Kingdom

My time within this role was spent, ensuring the delivery of quality training for the dealing team. I was responsible for distributing, updating and sustaining quality training solutions. I delivered high quality training sessions which had been designed with all learning styles in mind to ensure each of the delegates was engaged and captivated. This enabled each of the delegates to make the most of the training and amplify their learning.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

English Language And Literature, General, Advanced Level C

Psychology, Advanced Level D

Drama And Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General, Advance Level C