Experience

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  UCL Computer Science

  • United Kingdom
  • Higher Education
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Staffing Manager

    • Oct 2018 - Present

  • Staffing & Facilities Manager (Maternity cover)

    • Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

    I Inform, implement and monitor HR and recruitment strategy for UCL Department of Computer Science, advising Head of Department, Departmental Manager and SMT on range of staffing and facilities operationsI manage the day-to-day operations and long-term development of the staffing and facilities professional services teams and I manage, develop and evolve the staffing and facilities operations of the department, delivering operational excellence in accordance with the professional services operating plan and accompanying service level agreements.

  • Senior Staffing Administrator

    • Jun 2018 - Sep 2019

    Oversee management of day-to-day operations and development of staffing and professional services teams.Deliver operational excellence in accordance with professional services operating plan and accompanying service level agreements.Manage and ensure provision of a professional operational service across HR, applying appropriate expertise and judgement in that delivery.Collect, maintain and analyse relevant data and management information to inform Departmental Manager of the impact of internal and external issues on HR strategy.Ensure department’s staff are compliant with HR policies and procedures and provide HR advice as appropriateLead on the recruitment and selection process for the department, including overseeing and providing advice on preparing and publication of internal and external adverts, job descriptions and person specifications.

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  UCL

  • London, United Kingdom

  • HR Operations Administrator

    • Nov 2017 - Jun 2018
    • London, United Kingdom

    Responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment for Library Services: identifying roles for recruitment, requesting SMT approval, raising financial number, processing recruitment on ROME database scheduling interviews, liaising with interview panel on shortlisting, interviews and candidate selection, liaising with candidates on outcomes, queries right to work documentation and inductions. Use SIP to create new contracts, leavers, payment and changes to contract.Interpreting UCL HR policy and providing advice to Library Services staff on HR issues.Create new users, flexi working patterns and issue flexi cards to staff using OpenOptions and process staff leave requests using MyOptions database. Provide training to managers on how to process absence requests through MyOptions.Monitor staff sickness absence and provide managers with details of staff who have triggered an absence review.

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  Urdang Academy

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Quality Assurance & HR Manager

    • Sep 2013 - Aug 2017
    • London, United Kingdom

    I was responsible for reconciling HR issues or concerns including dismissal and disciplinary aspects as well as conducting DBS checks to ensure compliance with regulations is being followed. I monitored and governed the administration department, including admissions in order to provide the highest quality administrative support to both staff and students.I worked to ensure standards were maintained and upheld across the Urdang Academy for the five governing bodies, including Ofsted and QAA to remain in compliance with department guidelines.To keep guidelines and standards in line with those from correlating departments, I presided over the drafting, updating, and implementation of all policy and procedures including drafting self-evaluations, self-assessment reports and actions plans for QAA and EFA.

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  Central Film School London

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Head of Administration

    • Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
    • London, United Kingdom

    I served as a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), overseeing the administration function for the school which ensured that the management of academic standards, quality and enhancement of student learning are upheld.Collaboratively, I integrated with others to prepare for and lead the school through a Review for Educational Oversight (REO) with the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) and in doing so, successfully achieved University and course validation with the University of Gloucestershire.I chaired student rep meetings and evaluations student feedback to allow for a more productive and open line of communication between students about issues or concerns that may arise.Overseeing staff contracts, holiday and sickness and grievances as well as provided training for staff in utilising Microsoft Excel, I was able to ensure all staff were in compliance with staff and school guidelines.

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  London School of Commerce

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Academic Administrator/Compliance Officer

    • Aug 2010 - Sep 2012
    • London, United Kingdom

    I presided as a course administrator, running the administration for the MBA program, promoted within 6 months to monitor and moderate the UKBA compliance in respect of all international students.To inform Senior Management of any consistently occurring compliance issues, I served upon the management board. To ensure the school met the UKBA criteria, I constructed monthly Excel reports.I managed the student registration process and verified their documents while also meeting with students who were not in compliance with terms of their visas to conduct terminations as needed.

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  Southwark College

  • Senior Personal Administrator

    • Jan 2009 - Sep 2010

    I developed a collaborative approach as part of a multifaceted team to better manage the exam administration.I liaised with students in correlation to any issues including absence and timekeeping to keep them in compliance with school guidelines and enhance their time management skills.

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  BDO Stoy Hayward

  • Senior Administrator

    • Nov 2004 - Oct 2009

    Alongside the delivery of administrative support and diary management for Partners and Directors, I provided recruitment, induction and on-going management of a support team to enable an effective and positive workflow.Leadership, motivation and strategic direction was given to staff by me to instil them with the tools to resolve issues and handle concerns in an independent manner.

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  Serious Fraud Office

  • Law Clerk / Case Secretary

    • Aug 1999 - Nov 2004

    I depicted my ability to adapt to a multifaceted, high-pressured work environment in a positive manner allowing for the development of an innate sense of leadership.I governed a large exhibit store, liaised with police, Counsel, witnesses, and provided advice on case-related issues, enabling the timely completion of the administration of serious fraud cases in preparation for and at trial.