Mark Dixon, Chartered FCIPD
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Steve Collins
I have known Mark for over 2 years in his capacity as a mentor for the Reboot learning program. In that time Mark has been consistent in expertly providing help and advice across a wide range of subjects, both work related and at a more personal level. He is always ready to listen and discuss any issues, offering a number of varying views which allow you to see challenges from other perspectives. He is very personable with excellent communication skills and displays genuine interest in any subject raised. If the subject matter is not known to Mark, he happily discusses the subject and will fully take on board any information offered and will utilise his experience in what are sometimes vastly differing arenas to aid you. I would recommend Mark to anyone An absolute gent.
Mike Rose
I have known Mark for just over two years in his capacity as a mentor with Ineo, working on the Reboot programme. During this time I have developed a great professional relationship with Mark and found him to be an excellent listener, communicator and analyst of situations and scenarios. Mark has a great ability to listen and support, whilst allowing you to solve and overcome your own challenges by guiding your thought process rather than giving you the answers himself. In doing this it enables his mentees to build their own confidence and recognise their own ability, with his support and guidance. I would highly recommended Mark to any mentee or business, looking for a talented mentor or senior HR professional. He would be a valuable asset to any team or as a leader in any industry.
Steve Collins
I have known Mark for over 2 years in his capacity as a mentor for the Reboot learning program. In that time Mark has been consistent in expertly providing help and advice across a wide range of subjects, both work related and at a more personal level. He is always ready to listen and discuss any issues, offering a number of varying views which allow you to see challenges from other perspectives. He is very personable with excellent communication skills and displays genuine interest in any subject raised. If the subject matter is not known to Mark, he happily discusses the subject and will fully take on board any information offered and will utilise his experience in what are sometimes vastly differing arenas to aid you. I would recommend Mark to anyone An absolute gent.
Mike Rose
I have known Mark for just over two years in his capacity as a mentor with Ineo, working on the Reboot programme. During this time I have developed a great professional relationship with Mark and found him to be an excellent listener, communicator and analyst of situations and scenarios. Mark has a great ability to listen and support, whilst allowing you to solve and overcome your own challenges by guiding your thought process rather than giving you the answers himself. In doing this it enables his mentees to build their own confidence and recognise their own ability, with his support and guidance. I would highly recommended Mark to any mentee or business, looking for a talented mentor or senior HR professional. He would be a valuable asset to any team or as a leader in any industry.
Steve Collins
I have known Mark for over 2 years in his capacity as a mentor for the Reboot learning program. In that time Mark has been consistent in expertly providing help and advice across a wide range of subjects, both work related and at a more personal level. He is always ready to listen and discuss any issues, offering a number of varying views which allow you to see challenges from other perspectives. He is very personable with excellent communication skills and displays genuine interest in any subject raised. If the subject matter is not known to Mark, he happily discusses the subject and will fully take on board any information offered and will utilise his experience in what are sometimes vastly differing arenas to aid you. I would recommend Mark to anyone An absolute gent.
Mike Rose
I have known Mark for just over two years in his capacity as a mentor with Ineo, working on the Reboot programme. During this time I have developed a great professional relationship with Mark and found him to be an excellent listener, communicator and analyst of situations and scenarios. Mark has a great ability to listen and support, whilst allowing you to solve and overcome your own challenges by guiding your thought process rather than giving you the answers himself. In doing this it enables his mentees to build their own confidence and recognise their own ability, with his support and guidance. I would highly recommended Mark to any mentee or business, looking for a talented mentor or senior HR professional. He would be a valuable asset to any team or as a leader in any industry.
Steve Collins
I have known Mark for over 2 years in his capacity as a mentor for the Reboot learning program. In that time Mark has been consistent in expertly providing help and advice across a wide range of subjects, both work related and at a more personal level. He is always ready to listen and discuss any issues, offering a number of varying views which allow you to see challenges from other perspectives. He is very personable with excellent communication skills and displays genuine interest in any subject raised. If the subject matter is not known to Mark, he happily discusses the subject and will fully take on board any information offered and will utilise his experience in what are sometimes vastly differing arenas to aid you. I would recommend Mark to anyone An absolute gent.
Mike Rose
I have known Mark for just over two years in his capacity as a mentor with Ineo, working on the Reboot programme. During this time I have developed a great professional relationship with Mark and found him to be an excellent listener, communicator and analyst of situations and scenarios. Mark has a great ability to listen and support, whilst allowing you to solve and overcome your own challenges by guiding your thought process rather than giving you the answers himself. In doing this it enables his mentees to build their own confidence and recognise their own ability, with his support and guidance. I would highly recommended Mark to any mentee or business, looking for a talented mentor or senior HR professional. He would be a valuable asset to any team or as a leader in any industry.
Credentials
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Chartered Fellow FCIPD
CIPD
Experience
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Mary Hare
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United Kingdom
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Human Resources
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Jan 2021 - Present
Mary Hare is the UK’s largest boarding and day school for deaf children, taking children from Year 1 to Year 13 (aged 5 – 19) across both Primary and Secondary School sites. Responsible for the development and delivery of all operational and strategic HR activities, programs and processes within Mary Hare, its Primary and Secondary Schools and associated business units including Arlington Arts Centre, Mary Hare Hearing Services and Therapy Centre. Leading a team 3 HR Consultants across multiple business units in the UK. Key successes include: >Org design and change: Led the re-organisation of primary school staff in preparation for a new structure and school site relocation, including liaison with school governors, impacted staff and trade unions. >Compliance: Led the restructure and review of school single central record to ensure safeguarding compliance and zero HR errors in Ofsted Care Audit (March ‘22). >Engagement: Led and introduced the Mary Hare Employee Survey 2022 including all pre/post alignment with governors, communications and follow up actions including staff ownership groups. >Attractive culture: Defined and implemented the Mary Hare employee assistance program to support staff wellbeing post pandemic. >Org change: Led the re-organisation and redundancy process for closure of joint venture hearing aid manufacturing business. Show less
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Ineo Life Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor 'Reboot Program'
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2022
Engaged via Ineo-Life to provide individual mentor & coaching support for 15 ‘Eaga Trust’ members who are participating in Ineo-Life's 'Reboot program'. Proactively supports each mentee to achieve their individual potential and completion of related ILM qualifications via regular consultation and personal coaching. Active throughout the Reboot program until program closure on 17 March 2022. https://www.eagatrust.com/member-offers/employment-business/reboot/ Engaged via Ineo-Life to provide individual mentor & coaching support for 15 ‘Eaga Trust’ members who are participating in Ineo-Life's 'Reboot program'. Proactively supports each mentee to achieve their individual potential and completion of related ILM qualifications via regular consultation and personal coaching. Active throughout the Reboot program until program closure on 17 March 2022. https://www.eagatrust.com/member-offers/employment-business/reboot/
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Gist Limited
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United Kingdom
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Warehouse Operative
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May 2019 - Jan 2021
Key Worker position active throughout the coronavirus pandemic and period of national lockdown. Working within a warehouse team in both the ambient and chilled chambers of GIST Thatcham, distributing goods exclusively to over 150 M&S stores in the South of England from its 77,000 sq.ft chilled and 31,000 sq.ft ambient warehouses. May 2019 - Feb 2020 via Pertemps. Feb 2020 - Jan 2021 via GIST. Key Worker position active throughout the coronavirus pandemic and period of national lockdown. Working within a warehouse team in both the ambient and chilled chambers of GIST Thatcham, distributing goods exclusively to over 150 M&S stores in the South of England from its 77,000 sq.ft chilled and 31,000 sq.ft ambient warehouses. May 2019 - Feb 2020 via Pertemps. Feb 2020 - Jan 2021 via GIST.
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Loma Systems
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United Kingdom
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Divisional Human Resources Director
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May 2018 - Apr 2019
Responsible for the development and delivery of all operational and strategic HR activities, programs and processes within LOMA systems. Lead a team of 4 HR Managers across multiple business units in the UK, Europe, North and South America. Key successes include: > Building future talent: Designed and implemented the first LOMA Leadership Development Program utilising funds from the apprenticeship levy. > Talent metrics: Introduced ‘Good to Great’ talent metrics including bi-annual identification of High Potentials (HiPos), measurement of turnover rate for HiPos and also external versus internal hiring ratios. > Diversity & Inclusion: Introduced initiatives to improve gender diversity in manufacturing, including the bi-annual International Women’s Network (IWN) event attended by all ITW UK companies. > Employee experience: Developed and implemented the company’s first LOMA Employee Survey supporting the goal to be the employer of choice in the Check and Detect industry. Show less
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BMW Group
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Germany
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Head of HR Services UK, BMW Group
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Jul 2016 - Jan 2018
Responsible for the delivery of HR services for all BMW Group companies in the UK & Ireland; employing 9000 people across seven companies. I lead a team of 24, including 3 HR managers and 21 specialists ensuring both strategic and operational delivery of all HR Operations; Recruitment (including future talent programs for graduates, interns & apprentices), Global Assignments and Operational Steering of the off-shore HR services supplier (IBM based in Manilla). Key successes include:> Building future talent: Introduced benchmark initiatives to improve recruitment for all ‘Future Talent’ programs (60 Apprentices, 200 Interns and 40 Graduates) including: definition of target Universities; selection & implementation of University Ambassadors; introduction of new ‘HR Marketing Specialist’ role; and successful external benchmarking (Guardian 300 / Rate My Placement / Times Top Graduate Employers).> Securing the future: I supported the closure of the DB pension schemes and introduction of DC scheme for 5000 UK employees, including supporting BMW negotiations with the UNITE union and achieving zero errors upon implementation.> Accelerating change: Directed and delivered the recruitment of 75 specialist engineers due to the shift in demand from diesel to petrol engines at the Hams Hall Engine Plant. Show less
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Vice President Corporate Human Resources Americas, BMW Group
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2016
Responsible for the development and delivery of the regional HR organisation, its strategy, guidelines, frameworks and implementation in the Americas region (USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina). Leading an international team of 42, including 4 HR Managers and 38 HR specialists across multiple business units in North and South America to deliver Corporate HR, Employee Development and Occupational Health, Safety and Food Services. Key successes include:> Organisation design: Implemented the decentralised HR HQ function in the Americas region after a change in leadership; including completion of structure and team selection.> Business growth: Led negotiations with the Mexican Trade Unions for the successful introduction of a Collective Bargaining Agreement and three year pay deal for the new production plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.> Business acquisition: Initiated the definition and implementation of the terms of employment and remuneration package for employees in the acquisition of an “in-car- app” company (ex Nokia / Microsoft) in Chicago, USA.> Digital transformation: Developed the concept and implementation plan for the digitalisation roadmap for HR in the BMW Group worldwide. This was inclusive of an Artificial Intelligence tool implementation (IBM Watson) and multiple HR “Apps” into BMW pilot markets. Show less
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Head of Personnel Management Sales Regions International, BMW Group
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Aug 2011 - Sep 2014
Head of HR for all decentralised HR teams in BMW National Sales Companies globally. I lead a team of 7 providing operational HR to the BMW Board Member, Senior Executives and Regional Teams. I led the HR topics in all International Sales Business Units including; talent management; succession planning; performance management; recruiting; employee relations and employee engagement. Key successes include:> Building future talent: Developed and introduced a Munich based trainee program focused on supporting unemployed Spanish graduates - “Te-Gusta Apprender” (Sheer Learning Pleasure). This is a 12-month internship for unemployed post-graduates in a range of Munich based divisions, resulting in a postgraduate master’s qualification. 19 of the 24 participants subsequently accepted permanent job offers from BMW.> Building future talent: Initiated an International Graduate program, the “BMW Management Associate Program”, which is an 18-month international and HQ based leadership program for internal and external talent internationally. > Developing leaders: Introduced HR Talent Metrics to BMW Group Board for Sales and Marketing, ensuring the personal development of first line managers worldwide. Monthly recording of the number of identified ‘change candidates’ who actually moved role and reporting this to the Board, prompted each Region VP to act on their commitments for personal development of these ‘potentials’. Show less
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Human Resources Director - BMW UK LTD & BMW Financial Services GB Limited: UK & Ireland, BMW Group
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Jan 2009 - Aug 2011
In addition to existing responsibilities for BMW Financial Services GB Limited:Overall responsibility for HR strategy and operations in BMW UK Limited (Inc. Ireland) employing 900 employees across five business models and four locations. I led a team of 13, including 6 HR Managers and 7 HR Specialists and was integral to the global HR-network. Key successes include:> Employee experience: Initiated the participation in the ‘Times Top 100” employers satisfaction survey and delivered initiatives to secure recognition. > Org design & change: Delivered the terms of employment and transfer activities for the outsourcing of the BMW UK & Alphabet Customer Interaction Centre (CIC) to a third-party provider.> Improving operations: Introduced ‘HR shared services’ across BMW UK Sales and Financial Services Companies which included the centralisation of teams and responsibilities for training, recruitment, payroll and global assignments.> Org design & change: Ensured the successful reallocation and movement of employees from the closure and relocation of BMW UK ‘parts warehouse’. Show less
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Human Resources Director - BMW FINANCIAL SERVICES (GB) LTD: UK & Ireland, BMW Group
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Jun 2005 - Aug 2011
Overall responsibility for HR strategy and operations in BMW Financial Services GB Limited (UK and Ireland); employing 500 employees across three business models and two locations. Leading a team of 7, including three HR managers and four HR specialist and was integral to the global HR-network. Key successes include:> Optimising costs: Implemented the business realignment and redundancy restructuring following the global economic crisis including; a voluntary and mandatory redundancy program and successful introduction of business redevelopment.> Performance: Developed and introduced the Target Management Process / Balanced Scorecard for HR measures. Ensuring focus on HR performance.> Engagement: Design and introduction of employee engagement initiatives including Employee Consultation Forum and new Employee Appraisal system.> Business growth: Delivered the terms of employment and the recruitment of external / internal talent for the introduction of a new business model; ‘Alphera Financial Services’. Show less
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Change Management Specialist Reward & Job Evaluation - BMW UK MANUFACTURING LTD, BMW Group
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Jan 2003 - Jun 2005
Delivery of reward and job evaluation processes for 5000 UK employees, including the development and implementation of the remuneration structure that contributed to the New Oxford Way project being awarded the ‘CIPD People Management award 2003’.
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Human Resources Coordinator - BMW UK MANUFACTURING LTD, BMW Group
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Jul 2000 - Jan 2003
Responsible for HR operations support within the Body-In-White production area, including recruitment of 100 maintenance engineers for start of MINI production.
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Process Area Manager Final Trim and Assembly - BMW UK MANUFACTURING LTD, BMW Group
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Nov 1998 - Jul 2000
Delivery of operational manufacturing in the final assembly of Rover 75 including; the successful launch of Rover 75 vehicle; achieving quality targets above the BMW Group standard and supporting the hive out of production to Longbridge facility.
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Education
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Oxford Brookes University
CIPD Diploma in Personnel Management, Human Resources / Personnel -
The Manchester
Certificate in Retail Marketing, Retail Marketing -
Lancaster Royal Grammar School
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