Plan, design and deliver, “Marks & Start” our employability programme which supports people facing barriers to employment into work, supporting 3,000 per year by providing work experience placements in our stores, offices and distribution centres. Managing four partners, to deliver the programme across the country, planning, forecasting and reporting figures and data that feed into the Plan A report, Movement to Work and the Department of Work and Pensions. Supporting our regional HRBP’s and store managers with any escalated issues regarding placements and safeguarding of the programmes.

Encouraging our colleagues to have a positive, meaningful and purpose driven experience of work, feeling that they can bring their true selves to work. Responsible for improving engagement and involvement in diversity, developing diverse talent pipelines and working to create a culture of inclusion across the organisation.Analyse and present internal and external diversity data across the organisation. Evaluate the impact of initiatives to maximise the value added.Working with internal stakeholders and external specialists to identify and develop positive role models. Plan and deliver communication campaigns and events for our colleagues and customers, develop learning solutions and embed inclusive recruitment at all levels. Managing and supporting our Be Yourself networks: BAME / Buddy (Disability & long term health conditions) / Gender / LGBTQ+ / Veterans, in terms of network campaigns and delivering events such as Pride, Purple Tuesday, International Women’s Day, Black History Month, LGBT History Month and religious and faith festivals.Plan, manage and deliver, “Marks & Start” our employability programme which supports people facing barriers to employment into work, supporting 3,000 per year by providing work experience placements in our stores, offices and distribution centres. Managing four partners, to deliver the programme across the country, planning, forecasting and reporting figures and data that feed into the Plan A report, Movement to Work and the Department of Work and Pensions. Supporting our regional HRBP’s and store managers with any escalated issues regarding placements and safeguarding of the programmes.

Full private and professional personal secretarial service to the Director of Plan ADiary Management, Email management filtered, action and follow up all emails, organisation of daily routine including collation of files and paperwork for meetings. Full Charge of all office management systemsProject Manager for External and Internal Events in relation to Sustainability reporting and governance.Full HR liaison and support for direct reportsOrganisation and Communication of all Marketing EventsAgendas and Minutes for board meetingsInvoice Management using SAPProject planning for Plan A Delivery including:Project management and delivery of the Frazzled Cafe - Community Support Group for people suffering from Mental Health. Set up and managed this project in its pilot stage, wrote the policy documentation regarding the internal facilitation of the project within the M&S Cafes. Engaging all key internal and external stakeholders and provided relevant communication materials. Worked closely with the charity to launch the Frazzled Cafe at London Book Week 2017.Founding member of the steering group of the LGBT network at M&S. Specific role to project manage and deliver LGBT campaigns and events across the business, driving the agenda forward working on strategies and key events for the LGBT network and M&S - responsible for organising M&S participation in Pride in London and Manchester Pride and developing the network with key stakeholders across the business, Stonewall and with other companies and charity partners.Responsible for setting up a mentoring and support network for those who chose to transition in the workplace. Updated HR policies and assisting diversity training.Support and delivery of community projects and events for M&S throughout the year in line with the objectives of the community and local strategy for the Plan A programme.Run the Christian network at M&S in terms of content, strategy, development and chaplaincy.

Full personal secretarial support to the Marketing Communications Director including Diary Management, Email management filtered, action and follow up all emails, organisation of daily routine including collation of files and paperwork for meetings. Full Charge of all office management systemsCollation of information for Trading MeetingsFull Diary and Travel Management and Secretarial Service for the Heads of MarketingOrganisation and Communication of all Marketing EventsAgendas and Minutes for Various Senior Marketing Meetings Invoice Management using SAPMonth End ProcessShairpoint Administration