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• Transforming organisations into skills-based talent management systems, designing and leveraging career architectures across the entire colleague lifecycle.• Applying best practices in Occupational Psychology to support organisational design, role definition, succession planning, talent development, rewards, workforce planning, performance management, and career management.• Leading projects focused on the role of AI in skills transformation, driving innovation and efficiency in… Show more • Transforming organisations into skills-based talent management systems, designing and leveraging career architectures across the entire colleague lifecycle.• Applying best practices in Occupational Psychology to support organisational design, role definition, succession planning, talent development, rewards, workforce planning, performance management, and career management.• Leading projects focused on the role of AI in skills transformation, driving innovation and efficiency in talent management. Show less

In my current role as Senior Career Management & Culture Specialist, I have elevated my responsibilities to a global scale, focusing on the architectural design of career paths within the organisation. I operate at the strategic intersection of talent management, diversity and inclusion, and high-performance team development. My core functions include:• Global Career Architecture: Pioneer the design and implementation of a global career framework, creating a structured pathway for… Show more In my current role as Senior Career Management & Culture Specialist, I have elevated my responsibilities to a global scale, focusing on the architectural design of career paths within the organisation. I operate at the strategic intersection of talent management, diversity and inclusion, and high-performance team development. My core functions include:• Global Career Architecture: Pioneer the design and implementation of a global career framework, creating a structured pathway for employee progression and development across multiple geographies.• Strategic Talent Management: Adopt a strategic lens in managing talent, aligning recruitment, retention, and development initiatives with overarching business goals.• Diversity & Inclusion: Prioritise diversity and inclusion at the fundamental levels of talent management and career architecture, ensuring a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion.• High-Performance Teams: Drive the development of high-performance teams, centring on shaping organisational values and behaviours to create a cohesive and effective work environment.• Values & Behaviours: Work closely with teams to bring organisational values and behaviours to life, offering tailored interventions and coaching to ensure alignment with the company's culture and objectives. Show less

As an ad-hoc Freelance Consultant, I specialise in guiding charity leadership teams through comprehensive organisational development. My consultancy focused on transforming the workplace through career development, talent management, and culture enhancement. Key highlights included:• Organisational Design: Collaborated with leadership to architect organisation structures optimised for both immediate needs and future growth.• Cultural Development: Conducted in-depth assessments to… Show more As an ad-hoc Freelance Consultant, I specialise in guiding charity leadership teams through comprehensive organisational development. My consultancy focused on transforming the workplace through career development, talent management, and culture enhancement. Key highlights included:• Organisational Design: Collaborated with leadership to architect organisation structures optimised for both immediate needs and future growth.• Cultural Development: Conducted in-depth assessments to identify cultural gaps and recommended tailored strategies to foster a more inclusive and effective work environment.• Team Effectiveness: Delivered targeted interventions to enhance team cohesiveness, streamline workflows, and improve overall performance metrics.• Individual Development: Created and implemented customised development programmes aimed at enhancing the skills and engagement levels of both team members and volunteers.• Strategic Advisory: Provided actionable insights and recommendations to senior leaders, facilitating data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. Show less

As Head of Learning & Talent Development, I held end-to-end accountability for corporate learning and talent initiatives, strategically overseeing the talent management for a workforce of 5,000 employees. Having architected a comprehensive learning and talent strategy for the organisation, my key responsibilities encompassed:• Strategic Leadership: Directed the strategic vision and operational execution of the learning and talent function, fostering strong stakeholder relationships to… Show more As Head of Learning & Talent Development, I held end-to-end accountability for corporate learning and talent initiatives, strategically overseeing the talent management for a workforce of 5,000 employees. Having architected a comprehensive learning and talent strategy for the organisation, my key responsibilities encompassed:• Strategic Leadership: Directed the strategic vision and operational execution of the learning and talent function, fostering strong stakeholder relationships to ensure seamless strategy implementation.• Leadership Curriculum: Managed the full-cycle delivery of a revamped leadership and management curriculum, from setting key performance indicators to evaluating its overall impact on the business.• Talent Management: Championed the design and rollout of strategic talent management frameworks, fortifying employee engagement and ensuring robust succession planning while mitigating significant flight risks.• Team Development: Provided specialised consultancy in team and organisational development, focusing on the cultivation of high-performance, values-driven teams.• Efficiency Projects: Oversaw pivotal L&D initiatives, such as launching a new corporate induction and overhauling mandatory learning programmes, resulting in a saving of over 25,000 employee hours and an enhanced corporate risk profile.• Diversity & Inclusion: Collaborated with the Diversity & Inclusion lead to develop an inclusive organisational strategy, taking the lead on the diverse talent strand, including the launch of targeted programmes for underrepresented talent groups.• Holistic People Solutions: Worked in tandem with the Organisational HR Business Partner and Employee Experience Lead to deliver a unified approach to all people-related matters within the organisation. Show less

As an Organisational Development Business Partner, I functioned as a pivotal force in shaping HR best practices, culture, and business-aligned strategies across two operational divisions:• Served as the go-to HR contact within two operational divisions, acting as a key member of their respective leadership teams to ensure the successful implementation of HR best practices.• Collaborated with senior leaders to foster an outcome-oriented culture centred around trust, new ways of… Show more As an Organisational Development Business Partner, I functioned as a pivotal force in shaping HR best practices, culture, and business-aligned strategies across two operational divisions:• Served as the go-to HR contact within two operational divisions, acting as a key member of their respective leadership teams to ensure the successful implementation of HR best practices.• Collaborated with senior leaders to foster an outcome-oriented culture centred around trust, new ways of working, and employee well-being. This led to an engagement score 13 points above the company average within the business units.• Strategically partnered with executives to design future-ready functions, complete with capability-specific career development pathways and aligned capability development plans, enabling data-driven workforce planning and elevating employee engagement.• Spearheaded workforce planning initiatives to identify requisite skills and capabilities, facilitating targeted development in key operational areas.• Orchestrated complex organisational development and business change projects with seven-figure budgets, which included designing and deploying a new career and pay architecture as well as implementing Microsoft 365 to enhance collaborative work practices.• Conceptualised and implemented a Project Management professional development pathway, leading the rollout of the Associate Project Manager apprenticeship scheme. This clarity in career development led to marked improvements in employee engagement. Show less

As a Learning & Development Consultant at Reed Recruitment, I spearheaded a variety of initiatives designed to optimise both individual and organisational performance:• Designed and delivered management development programmes, focusing on enhancing managerial coaching skills and nurturing a pipeline of future leaders.• Implemented a comprehensive eLearning strategy by curating content and launching a Learning Management System, aligning with the 70/20/10 L&D model. This empowered… Show more As a Learning & Development Consultant at Reed Recruitment, I spearheaded a variety of initiatives designed to optimise both individual and organisational performance:• Designed and delivered management development programmes, focusing on enhancing managerial coaching skills and nurturing a pipeline of future leaders.• Implemented a comprehensive eLearning strategy by curating content and launching a Learning Management System, aligning with the 70/20/10 L&D model. This empowered employees to take control of their professional growth.• Formulated and deployed a four-tier L&D evaluation framework that yielded actionable insights into the effectiveness of development interventions, such as measurable improvements in time-to-profitability and team performance metrics.• Conceived and rolled out a 360° feedback tool across European and Asian markets, which was also utilised in the UK for the management development programme and L&D team evaluations.• Established the organisation as an official employer-provider of apprenticeships, crafting a programme that catered to both organisational objectives and apprenticeship requirements.• Conducted recruitment training sessions, leveraging my expertise in recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles to enhance team capabilities. Show less

During my tenure at the club, I held a part-time position focused on leading and contributing to junior development programmes. My role encompassed a diverse range of responsibilities:• Facilitated specialised training sessions for junior squads, tailoring coaching methods to suit individual development needs.• Delivered one-on-one coaching sessions, emphasising skill improvement and personal growth.• Managed 'Pay and Play' sessions for members, ensuring a streamlined and… Show more During my tenure at the club, I held a part-time position focused on leading and contributing to junior development programmes. My role encompassed a diverse range of responsibilities:• Facilitated specialised training sessions for junior squads, tailoring coaching methods to suit individual development needs.• Delivered one-on-one coaching sessions, emphasising skill improvement and personal growth.• Managed 'Pay and Play' sessions for members, ensuring a streamlined and engaging experience. Show less