Associate

• Jan 2023 - Present

Director

• Sep 2022 - Present

Provides L&D consultancy and flexible associate resource services. Provides L&D consultancy and flexible associate resource services.

Learning & Talent Project Manager

• Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

Learning Consultant

• Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

HR Project Manager (Contract)

• Jul 2019 - Feb 2020

Learning And Development Specialist (contract)

• Nov 2017 - Jul 2019

Head of Learning and Development

• Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

Strategic leadership of a function of 45 Commercial and Technical Training specialists, serving a business of c2600 employees across the UK • Partnering with Directors to understand business needs & strategy • Creation and implementation of strategic objectives to increase capabilities and employee engagement, with a reportable ROI measure where applicable • Introduction of new Digital Learning Strategy and interventions, including re-design and roll out of LMS, introducing a Learning APP & recruitment of Digital Learning Manager to maintain • Project managed overhaul of customer contact centre – moving from reactive agents to proactive sales teams • Diagnosis of Leadership skills gaps to adapt to new operating model. Design and delivery of programme to support 85 Operations Managers • Increasing business wide team performance through training delivery on Leadership styles and climates, to the Senior Leadership Team, and a cascaded version to other levels • Created communities of Leadership learning - through various channels • Launch of Potential Managers Programme, to identify future Leadership talent and pipeline. Design and Delivery of Assessment Centres for c75 applicants • Business lead on whole employee journey project from attraction, recruitment, onboarding, induction to ongoing continuous development and talent pipeline • Executive Coaching to Senior team– Hays Styles & Climates and 360s • Introducing concept of ‘Purpose Led’ Leadership to achieve 2020 vision • Increased employee engagement within function by 10%, sitting at 90% Oct Show less

L&D Consultant

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

Various freelance projects Various freelance projects

Training Controller

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

Responsbility for all Learning & Development of R&D personnel in Cranfield and Europe (c1500 people) - Produced training strategy for Europe, across Technical, Leadership and Humanities Capabilities - Produced Competency Framework / Learning Journeys for Engineers - Design, Develop & Roll out of Leadership & Development Programme for 1st line Manager population in UK & Spain - Working with OD team on cultural change - introducing Coaching to a high performance engineering environment - SAP Migration - Graduate Recruitment & Training Programme - Design & roll out of 360 & feedback sessions Show less

Learning & Development Manager

• 2007 - Feb 2012

Speedy Hire plc are a tool hire and service business within the construction industry. They have around 350 hire depots nationwide, with c4200 employees and are branching out into overseas markets. • Project Manager HR transformation team tasked with reducing headcount by 25%, from over 4000 staff to 3000 in 18 months• Large scale, multi-function Process Mapping, creating synergies, restructure from 10 business units to a unified ‘One Speedy’ company benefitting from both horizontal and vertical strategic alignment• Initial set up of national Training Academy and support function in 2007, from concept to operational – all recruitment, processes & systems• Set up Construction Skills relationship generating c.£150k pa in grants• Created a Drivers Academy and saved the Fleet Manager £100kpa • Managed Client relationship between Speedyhire and C&C, attending Board meetings and reporting on KPIs• Business Partnering to Speedy Business unit MDs (prior to restructure)• Produced ‘What Good Looks Like’ as a result of Training Needs Analysis, 4200 employees across 360 depots• Project Managed LMS workstream, supplier & IT for successful roll out of LMS system• Managed a team of 8 technical trainers, 4 co-ordinators and external suppliers Show less

Interim Academy Manager

• Jun 2007 - Jan 2008

Interim Academy Manager whilst employed by Carter & Carter plcManaged contract with Speedy on a day to day basisMonitored and reported on KPIsSet up of Academy : recruiting, process mapping, TLNA, business partnering to subsidary MDs, Internal Academy launch & communication

Team Leader, Learning Services (Volkswagen, Employed by Carter & Carter plc)

• Jan 2005 - Apr 2007

• Set up and motivate a new team of 8 co-ordinators in the ‘Delegate Experience’ team – a dedicated delegate customer service team • Establish team and individual objectives in line with contract KPI’s • Identify MBIs, report monthly, gain buy in and ownership • Analyse commonalities in processes for different brands, combine and share best practice where possible • Event manager for the Brands (VW, Audi, Skoda, SEAT) Main achievements: • Part of management team merging c100 staff, from 2 other suppliers, TUPE transfers, restructure, change management • Worked on ITT for new LMS system and involved in assessing tender pitches • Awarded Star Performer status (70 people out of 3000) • Maintained 90% utilisation of the NLC consistently in 2006 • Qualified, canvassed and presented to new prospects for C&C • At initial launch setup of brand new function to support the opening of the National Learning Centre for the VW Group in January 05 • Regular client review meetings, achieved 100% across all programme KPI’s Show less

Fleet Account Exec (Volkswagen)

• Sep 2002 - Dec 2004

Recruitment Consultant

• Jan 2000 - Aug 2002

Permanent Recruitment Consultant, senior commercial roles Permanent Recruitment Consultant, senior commercial roles