Michelle Blackburn Email & Phone Number

Sheffield, Gb

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

I'm either having lots of fun, making a difference, or learning and communicating new things. My current activities are:* Co-editing and writing elements of a text book for SAGE on Responsible HR. Due for publication October 2025* Appropriate Adult for South Yorkshire - helping young people and vulnerable adults navigate their way through police custody.* ESCAL Volunteer (part of the virtual school for looked after children) - reading support in a primary school.* Event volunteering including:~ Off The Shelf Literature Festival Sheffield - 2024~ Chocolate Festival - Roundabout, a homeless charity supporting young people in Sheffield - 2024~ Sheffield Street Choir Festival - 2024~ Family Fun Day, Bradway Action Group, a local community organisation - 2024

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

This is a voluntary role alongside my full time position at Sheffield Hallam University. I am part of an expert group that provides advice and guidance to the club in matters relating to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Standard 4-year appointment, role as per that outlined at Coventry University London. In summary I reviewed student outcome data and assessments (alongside associated quality assurance policy and practice), to ensure compliance with sector requirements and standards.

Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Dual leadership role in the University’s largest department (over 100 academics):(1) Led teaching, learning and assessment and the wider portfolio team comprising student experience, academic quality and equality, diversity and inclusion leads. (2) Designed and delivered teaching, learning and assessment at various levels – UK and International. Led teaching and learning / equality diversity and inclusion innovation in a year-long project that redesigned and rationalised the entire department’s undergraduate, MBA, online, and apprenticeship courses. This was achieved to target, officially commended and shared as best practice.Initiated the creation of an Inclusive Curriculum Consultant programme, where paid students work with academics to improve diversity within the curriculum and inclusion in the classroom. Ensured teaching and learning practice exceeded sector benchmarks – for example in 2023 the Department was one of 4 departments that demonstrated student satisfaction above the overall Office for Students sector benchmark.Created and delivered regular staff development programmes for the department and led the extension of this offer into a successful collaborative college-wide initiative. Managed projects. For example I devised and led the skills development programme and virtual learning environment implementation that enabled all department academics to successfully transition from classroom to online teaching following the announcement of the first covid lockdown. Member of the Department Leadership Team reporting on delivery of the university’s teaching and learning / equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives.Coached and line managed new and experienced academic staff. Taught Human Resource Management and Organisational behaviour in the UK, Hong Kong and Botswana to various undergraduate, postgraduate and apprentice learners.Professional Recognition Panel Member for the Advance HE Associate, Fellow and Senior Fellow awards

Sheffield, United Kingdom

This was a dual leadership role which comprised:(1) Student Experience Lead for the Department(2) Design and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment at various levels – UK and International. Developed and launched a one-team approach which, for the first time, brought staff together from across the faculty and university to work on delivering excellence in placement support and outcomes. This approach was consequently adopted by another department within the Business School.Secured funding for, and led, a successful field trip for 40 widening participation students to a partner institution in Botswana Increased cross-faculty student engagement in the Placement Rep. scheme by 129% in 2 years.Refocused the application process for the Common Purpose Leadership Award to include enhanced opportunities for students covered by both widening participation and inclusivity ambitions. Within 18 months of taking over leadership of the Common Purpose Scheme secured over 100% attendance against target for both Level 5 and Level 6 programmes. This was the first time in the history of the programme's delivery (over 5 years) that this had been achieved.Module leadership and teaching of undergraduate and post graduate courses. Specialising in Human Resource Management and Organisational Behaviour.

Sheffield Business School, Sheffield, Uk

This role included module leadership and teaching Human Resource Management (HRM) and Organisational Behaviour on Master's and Undergraduate programmes both in the UK and Hong Kong. Teaching awards captured in 'honors and awards' section. Research profile focused on HR, co-curricular and pedagogical agendas - details captured in 'publications' section.Student Engagement and Employability Leadership for 2 cross-faculty initiatives and specific Department of Management (DoM) targets - details below: Developed and launched a one-team approach within the Department of Management (DoM) which for the first time brought staff together from across the faculty and university to work in self-directed teams focused on delivering excellence in placement support and outcomes. This approach was consequently adopted by another department within the Business School. DoM Placement Lead. 2016/17 illustration: DoM only department to increase numbers of undergraduate students going out on placement with fewer enrolled students. Increased cross-faculty student engagement in the Placement Representative scheme by 129% in 2 years.Refocused the application process for the Common Purpose Leadership Award to include enhanced opportunities for students that were covered by both widening participation and inclusivity agendas. This ranged from removing barriers to applications from carers, to using video instead of written applications to support dyslexic students. Within 18 months of taking over leadership of the Common Purpose Scheme secured over 100% attendance against target for both Level 5 and Level 6 programmes. This was the first time in the history of the programme's delivery (over 5 years) that this had been achieved.DoM Lead for Inspirational Student Awards. 2016/17 illustration: DoM achieved more than double the student and professional services nominations than the two other departments put together and 69% of the academic nominations.

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Module Leader and tutor for a variety of Post-Graduate and Undergraduate teaching including MBA, MSc International Human Resource Management, MSc Human Resource Management (HRM), BA Business and HRM.Placement Officer for students studying Business and HRM, Business and Enterprise Management and Business and Financial Management at Undergraduate level. Championed the role of technology in supporting pedagogical innovation. For example, ran teaching development sessions for home institution and UK-wide academics on subjects including Life in the Lecture, Audio Feedback and Using Google Sites in Assessment.Coached academic and Technology Enhanced Learning colleagues through the process of developing and delivering their first conference presentations and academic papers. Active research and publication in subject areas including employee development, talent management, career development and innovative pedagogical practice. First Senior Lecturer in Sheffield Business School to gain a Senior Fellowship from the Higher Education Academy.Professional Recognition Panel Member for the Higher Education Academy Fellow and Senior Fellow awards.

London Area, United Kingdom

Standard 4-year appointment to undertake External Examiner duties which according to the UK Standing Committee for Quality Assurance are to:* Protect standards and ensure comparability and consistency.* Act as an expert in providing independent critical review, performing the role with integrity and supporting enhancement.* Ensure fairness and transparency in assessment.* Maintain the currency of their knowledge* Support inclusivity and equity in teaching, learning and assessment

Leeds (Plus International Teaching Commitments)

While institution branded as Leeds Metropolitan University:Module Leader and tutor for postgraduate and undergraduate teaching in various Human Resource and Organisational Behaviour subject areas. Developed and delivered a new People Resourcing strand for a revalidated MA in HRM.Acted as formal Faculty Coach for a new lecturer undertaking a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education.Supported a number of part-time lecturers teaching for the first time. This involved briefing them on the content of the sessions they were to deliver (across a variety of modules) and also helping them with issues around classroom and assessment management.Successfully completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE).Taught managing workplace diversity and human resource management to undergraduates in Bhopal, India.

While institution branded as Leeds Metropolitan University:Designed and delivered high quality learning for undergraduates (in the UK and India) and postgraduate students (in the UK and in Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Botswana).As module leader, redeveloped a taught module for accountants, introducing a more blended learning approach to its delivery in the UK and Shanghai.Nominated by Subject Group Leader to become informal buddy to new lecturer in September 2010.

The role comprises the management and effective delivery of training (and supporting resources) for both staff and external customers and account management responsibilities. Started freelance with this company in 1996 – made permanent staff in 2002.Reported to Client Services Director. Fully accountable for the development of consultant team and client learning resources including online and workshop materials and key account management/service delivery. Provided expert consultancy support at a senior level to organisations undergoing significant restructuring that resulted in large-scale redundancies. Successfully project managed multi-site high-value career management contracts. Developed strong stakeholder relationships that generated repeat business and secured new custom, for example: As Project Lead for British Nuclear Fuels: achieved 5 re-awards of a multi-site contract As Account Manager for Shell: * Achieved 9.7 out of 10 for final quarterly rating on Shell Relationship Scoring Tool. * Moved beyond UK outplacement contract to the design and delivery of coaching workshops in The Netherlands and Poland.Developed and project managed the successful delivery of an online career management tool – awarded a bonus for project success - this tool was subsequently sold to various regions of the Department for Work and Pension as well as private sector organisations.Managed training and development resources (up to £150k) with time critical spend. Secured individual contract savings of up to 30% through skilled negotiation and the obtaining of funding support from European and UK Government initiatives.Created effective consultancy teams by setting high performance expectations and offering development opportunities, mentoring support and an environment of trust and co-operation.Effectively managed and mentored a team of salaried staff (working across 3 UK locations) and associate consultants on complex projects.

Providing Consultancy support to major HR organisations including Chiumento, Coutts Career Consultants, Alternative International (formerly Pauline Hyde & Associates) and Capita Grosvenor (formerly British Coal Enterprise). Diverse responsibilities have included:Remotely managing simultaneous multi-site projects for a range of corporate clients, ensuring consistent high quality delivery and complete customer satisfaction throughout.Monitoring and controlling spending against budgets (£430k), ensuring correct balance between appropriate service provision and maximisation of income generating opportunities. Developing income generating opportunities through the cultivation of productive and open relationships with key personnel in a diverse range of organisations.Resourcing, managing and motivating a disparate consultancy team, aligning performance requirements with individual skills in order to maximise success. Researching, negotiating and securing training provision for a diverse client base.Resolving Consultant performance issues; at all times minimising negative impact upon immediate and long-term Client relationship. Initiating and participating in a mentoring scheme designed to support the needs of a freelance consultancy team. In addition, providing informal mentoring support to in-experienced project resourcing personnel.Fully utilising IT skills to develop databases (Access) for project management support/reporting, produce presentations (PowerPoint), create attractive publicity material (Word), control budgets (Excel), conduct research (Internet) and communicate (Outlook Express and Lotus Notes). Conducting NVQ assessments against training and development and administrative standards.Facilitating well received group training in job search skills, assertiveness and the Internet.Producing effective learning and development material for Internet and on-site support.

Post Graduate Certificate, Higher Education

Online Professional Development Course For External Examiners, Certificate Of Completion

Msc, Human Resource Management, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Student Rep - received a bunch of flowers from the class at the end of our time together as a thank you for my.

Bsc (Hons), Psychology Profile, Upper Second Class

Hnd, Business & Finance, Merit

Activities and Societies: Student RepClass Representation for the 2 year course