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London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Q5 is an award-winning, global consulting firm that specialises in enabling organisational health for the business world, across all sectors. We believe that building a ‘fit’ and connected organisation is vital for the long-term health of the business. This allows it to thrive today and deliver on its strategic objectives for the future.

London, England, United Kingdom

GatenbySanderson is one of the UK’s leading people intelligence business advising Public Services, and the Not-for-Profit and Education sectors. Headquartered in Leeds, with offices in London, Manchester and Birmingham, the firm comprises executive search, interim leadership solutions, and leadership and talent development services.I was responsible for overseeing all of the psychometric profiling activity that informed senior recruitment decisions for GatenbySanderson’s clients. This… Show more GatenbySanderson is one of the UK’s leading people intelligence business advising Public Services, and the Not-for-Profit and Education sectors. Headquartered in Leeds, with offices in London, Manchester and Birmingham, the firm comprises executive search, interim leadership solutions, and leadership and talent development services.I was responsible for overseeing all of the psychometric profiling activity that informed senior recruitment decisions for GatenbySanderson’s clients. This included advising on psychometric solutions, conducting psychometric assessments as part of selection, assessment centres and development programmes, and the design of behavioural frameworks and senior employee development workshops. Show less

Career break to undertake a full-time MSc and to spend more time with my family.

London, United Kingdom

Perrett Laver is a leading global executive search firm advising on leadership for educational, research, healthcare, non-profit and cultural organisations in over 60 countries worldwide.The firm advises private and public organisations on their leadership challenges and their talent agendas, and is passionate about helping organisations that have a positive and transformative impact in society, be they universities, schools, NGOs, charities, public sector bodies or private sector… Show more Perrett Laver is a leading global executive search firm advising on leadership for educational, research, healthcare, non-profit and cultural organisations in over 60 countries worldwide.The firm advises private and public organisations on their leadership challenges and their talent agendas, and is passionate about helping organisations that have a positive and transformative impact in society, be they universities, schools, NGOs, charities, public sector bodies or private sector organisations.As Global Head of the Arts, Culture and Sports Practice, I was responsible for the development and performance of this practice area for Perrett Laver, successfully growing it into a thriving and competitive business, with a wide range of national and international clients across the arts and culture sector, and from specialist Higher Education Institutions. I also partnered with clients in support of their cross-organisational communication and engagement during their recruitment and leadership change processes.Alongside this, I led the development of Perrett Laver’s diversity support initiatives in the UK cultural sector, and was one of two Employee Trustees on Perrett Laver’s Employee Owned Trust Board. Show less

As a Consultant, then Senior Consultant within Perrett Laver’s largest practice, I helped to develop new client relationships and deliver a high volume of recruitment assignments to existing clients, at Vice-Chancellor, Pro- and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dean and Professional Service Director level, across a wide range of UK and overseas-based Higher Education Institutions.

Researching and contacting potential candidates for recruitment assignments, with responsibility for developing candidate relationships and delivering initial longlists for clients.

WHSmith is a global travel retailer for news, books and convenience, with stores also located on UK high streets.In this role, I oversaw administration for all commercial promotional activity across WHSmith’s UK Travel stores (airports and railway stations), liaising with commercial suppliers and store staff to ensure compliance and support income generation.

I was an English and Music teacher for year 5, 6 and 7 classes, as well as providing pastoral care as a Year 5 Form Tutor.

Foundation Certificate, Psychotherapy And Counselling

Msc, Organisational Psychology, Distinction

Pgdip (Distinction), Psychology

Ma, Music