Philippa Barnes Email & Phone Number

Horsham, England, United Kingdom

Blessed with 25+ years HR experience in UK & Global HR Director & Board Director roles, including, latterly CEO of £80 million t/over global recruitment business.Set up i to us ltd in 2021 (lifelong ambition) following a revisit of “what’s important in life” following the impact of CoVid.Key driver: to help other businesses with their people challenges, opportunities & needs and to help individuals on a 121 basis with their career/life/mental health challengesCommitted… Show more Blessed with 25+ years HR experience in UK & Global HR Director & Board Director roles, including, latterly CEO of £80 million t/over global recruitment business.Set up i to us ltd in 2021 (lifelong ambition) following a revisit of “what’s important in life” following the impact of CoVid.Key driver: to help other businesses with their people challenges, opportunities & needs and to help individuals on a 121 basis with their career/life/mental health challengesCommitted to: providing expert, commercial, practical, flexible HR business solutions for SME clients and helping & supporting individuals with their health and wellbeing, via business and life coaching. Committed to also achieving the absolute best results possible for clients, whether those clients are businesses or individuals. All services are tailored to client needs to ensure commercial results and value add.Ultimate Aim: to improve personal fulfilment and business performance. Experience : +25 years as an HR Director and a Global HR/Main Board Director across many industries including Banking, Professional Services and Recruitment. Global HR Director and latterly CEO, of £80m turnover global recruitment business, with +600 contractors as well as employees.Strong, commercial HR, legal and compliance experience as well as Leadership experience.Completely understand and appreciate the challenges that many businesses face including the often difficult decisions that those at Board and Leadership level have to make. I am well practised, extremely capable and commercial and provide fast and effective solutions and strategies to assist the business in where it wants to go. I have a positive, practical, empathetic and “no nonsense” approach and believe firmly in the importance of a strong and transparent Vision & Culture, as from that people engagement, performance and ultimately business success, flows. I’m a firm advocate in 121 coaching as a development tool. Show less

Governed the organisation – approved and guided Petroplan's Strategy, policies and objectives as recommended by the Executive Leadership Team, to underpin Petroplan's long term sustainability- Accountable to the Shareholders for delivery of shareholder value- Main Board Director- Member of Remuneration Committee- Member of Executive Leadership teamResponsible for :-Strategy & Leadership• Creation of Corporate Vision, Strategy, Culture, Governance… Show more Governed the organisation – approved and guided Petroplan's Strategy, policies and objectives as recommended by the Executive Leadership Team, to underpin Petroplan's long term sustainability- Accountable to the Shareholders for delivery of shareholder value- Main Board Director- Member of Remuneration Committee- Member of Executive Leadership teamResponsible for :-Strategy & Leadership• Creation of Corporate Vision, Strategy, Culture, Governance, Branding• Strategy Execution – Markets, Revenue & Profit growth, Client diversification, Business Planning, Budgeting, Client Development, Sales strategy & delivery, Client Retention, Resource planning, Communication, Sales & Operational efficiency • Leadership Development• Talent Attraction & RetentionOperations, Risk Management & Compliance • Operational efficiency and productivity• Global Compliance – risk management, organisational structure, associated global compliance requirements, health & safety• ISO accreditationPeople • Promotion of employee engagement • High performance & productivity culture• Learning & development culture• Lead & oversee delivery of Group HR & Talent strategy, business plan, & budget• Ensure HR & LD frameworks are in place to support growth of individual• Stakeholder and Shareholder management• Coaching & Skills Development Show less

Guildford, United Kingdom

Company Director , committed to attracting, developing & engaging our own talent andproviding dedicated teams to maximise the experience of real business partnership for our key clients, as we focus on finding the best commercial solutions for each of them.

Guildford, United Kingdom

Philippa is an energetic and engaging HR specialist whose ability to impact at the highest level has been a great asset to Petroplan since she started working with the company in August 2012. In January 2014, she was invited to join the Board of Petroplan to assist further in Petroplan's global development plans.Attracting the best people, who are as passionate about the oil and gas sector and about delivering strong results to our clients and candidates as we are, is vital. With that… Show more Philippa is an energetic and engaging HR specialist whose ability to impact at the highest level has been a great asset to Petroplan since she started working with the company in August 2012. In January 2014, she was invited to join the Board of Petroplan to assist further in Petroplan's global development plans.Attracting the best people, who are as passionate about the oil and gas sector and about delivering strong results to our clients and candidates as we are, is vital. With that in mind Philippa is always keen to talk to people who may have strong skills to bring to our global team. Show less

Guildford

Philippa’s approach is always based on a clear understanding of the big picture, which ensures her HR strategy seamlessly integrates with other departmental objectives and delivers the best results.Petroplan has ambitious global development plans. Ensuring we attract the best people who are as passionate about oil, gas and energy recruitment as we are, is vital. Philippa’s 20 years of HR experience and ability to form strong relationships underpins the growth of our talented team… Show more Philippa’s approach is always based on a clear understanding of the big picture, which ensures her HR strategy seamlessly integrates with other departmental objectives and delivers the best results.Petroplan has ambitious global development plans. Ensuring we attract the best people who are as passionate about oil, gas and energy recruitment as we are, is vital. Philippa’s 20 years of HR experience and ability to form strong relationships underpins the growth of our talented team throughout the world. Show less

Responsible for creation and implemetation of strategic people programme/HR strategy together with ensuring delivery of all operational sides of HR to the business.Member of Management Team. Ad hoc attendance at Board level as and when requiredInstrumental in Firm achieving Best Companies accreditationSignificant experience in complex dispute resolution and restructuring.