Leading the HBX Uni team to support the strategic priorities of Hotelbeds.Inception and implementation of the Aspire Leadership Programme to create a culture of collaborative leadership.Directing the digital learning strategy to promote learner engagement and embed the HBX behaviours.

Design and facilitation of Change Integration and Senior Manager Workshops to support the organisational change needed in bringing three companies into a new single organisationProgramme Management of Management Development Programme – leading on the scope, design, delivery, implementation and evaluation of global launch as part of the new Corporate UniversityProgramme Management of Corporate Digital Induction – leading on the design, delivery and implementation of the Corporate Induction adopting a blended learning approach

Designed content of Academy Programmes for the in-role development of managers and senior leadersCosted and proposed appropriate strategy for the utilisation of the Apprenticeship Levy to maximise ROI and create talent pipelines to achieve commercial prioritiesRecommended appropriate digital learning solutions to improve efficiency and produce significant cost savings in the delivery of technical training

Lead the L&D strategy, creating career paths and development programmes that deliver a talent pipeline matching operational requirements.Manage Rank Group L&D activities for the development of high potential managers, including Post Graduate Diploma and Masters programmes in partnership with Birmingham City University.Manage the leadership pipeline through effective succession planning, talent mapping and the acquisition of high potential management candidates to supplement the supply of internal talentIdentify and deliver appropriate apprenticeship programmes that make best use of funding arrangements whilst supporting the strategic priorities of the organisation.Develop and lead the brand L&D team to collaborate with stakeholders and deliver consistently high-quality face to face and eLearning solutions.Develop employee brand identities for existing and new brands with role profiles and associated competencies.Design and deliver materials to support the group implementation and embedding of new corporate values.

Jibboo is an Organisation Development Consultancy established in 2001, an Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM) Approved Centre and Recognised Provider holding the Investors in People Standard (IiP).I have established and proactively built a profitable business with a team of experienced consultants and tailoring projects to client specific circumstances and the pressures of rapid change. Lasting relationships have been created with client Directors and Operational Teams to develop and deliver HR & OD strategies across different industry sectors and environments to deliver measurable results e.g. HR Business Partnering, Customer Service, Leadership & Management Development, Coaching Culture and Sales Development.

Led a team to implement the HR and training strategy supporting the operating structures and business plans. Worked directly with the CEO and directors to develop the ‘Sketchley’ brand.Designed and implemented performance management processes in order to facilitate the development of district managers, and establish future business plans delivering a 10% year on year cost saving to meet financial budgets. Developed and implemented new store operating formats including ideal staffing models, skill and competency requirements and reward packages.

Provided an internal consultancy to Divisional Executives and store managers across the UK to develop their skills and competence levels. Managed all corporate Management Training Schemes and other development programmes to provide effective managers for the future and promoted effective succession planning across the business.Created and managed talent programmes for senior managers identified to become future executives. Coached senior executives on the company’s competency framework, encouraging them to improve their skills to meet the changing business priorities and structures.