Sara Copeland FCIPD
Interim Head of People at University of the West of Scotland- Claim this Profile
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Louise Markwick
Sara is a joy to work with and strikes the perfect balance between the ‘people’ and the ‘task’. She is a results driven, forward thinking, and influential leader, but all of this a underpinned by her strong people principles. She is highly thought of in a professional capacity, well liked by everyone around her and well respected within the field of HR. Fun, witty, motivational, inspirational, supportive, creative, ambitious, flexible, transparent, quick thinking, determined…just a few of the words that spring to mind when describing Sara.
Helen Langan
Sara has a highly credible reputation, she was known as a rising star- she was the consummate professional and always delivered to a high standard. She is also a lovely person to work, very personable and approachable.
Louise Markwick
Sara is a joy to work with and strikes the perfect balance between the ‘people’ and the ‘task’. She is a results driven, forward thinking, and influential leader, but all of this a underpinned by her strong people principles. She is highly thought of in a professional capacity, well liked by everyone around her and well respected within the field of HR. Fun, witty, motivational, inspirational, supportive, creative, ambitious, flexible, transparent, quick thinking, determined…just a few of the words that spring to mind when describing Sara.
Helen Langan
Sara has a highly credible reputation, she was known as a rising star- she was the consummate professional and always delivered to a high standard. She is also a lovely person to work, very personable and approachable.
Louise Markwick
Sara is a joy to work with and strikes the perfect balance between the ‘people’ and the ‘task’. She is a results driven, forward thinking, and influential leader, but all of this a underpinned by her strong people principles. She is highly thought of in a professional capacity, well liked by everyone around her and well respected within the field of HR. Fun, witty, motivational, inspirational, supportive, creative, ambitious, flexible, transparent, quick thinking, determined…just a few of the words that spring to mind when describing Sara.
Helen Langan
Sara has a highly credible reputation, she was known as a rising star- she was the consummate professional and always delivered to a high standard. She is also a lovely person to work, very personable and approachable.
Louise Markwick
Sara is a joy to work with and strikes the perfect balance between the ‘people’ and the ‘task’. She is a results driven, forward thinking, and influential leader, but all of this a underpinned by her strong people principles. She is highly thought of in a professional capacity, well liked by everyone around her and well respected within the field of HR. Fun, witty, motivational, inspirational, supportive, creative, ambitious, flexible, transparent, quick thinking, determined…just a few of the words that spring to mind when describing Sara.
Helen Langan
Sara has a highly credible reputation, she was known as a rising star- she was the consummate professional and always delivered to a high standard. She is also a lovely person to work, very personable and approachable.
Experience
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University of the West of Scotland
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Interim Head of People
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Zonal
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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300 - 400 Employee
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Chief People Officer
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Sep 2022 - Jan 2023
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University of Strathclyde
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Director of HR
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Nov 2020 - Sep 2022
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Startline Motor Finance Limited
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Of Human Resources
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Jan 2017 - Nov 2020
Startline Motor Finance is a provider of regulated motor finance solutions to the UK motor dealer market with a clearly defined and supported strategy for growth. Startline Motor Finance is a provider of regulated motor finance solutions to the UK motor dealer market with a clearly defined and supported strategy for growth.
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Glasgow Life
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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People Strategy and Resources Manager
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
Leader of the People Strategy and Resources function for the organisation responsible for the repositioning and reshaping of the function. Leading a team of HR Business Partners, Learning and Development and specialists to deliver a high performance organisation. Key focus areas include culture change; organisation design and employee engagement. Leader of the People Strategy and Resources function for the organisation responsible for the repositioning and reshaping of the function. Leading a team of HR Business Partners, Learning and Development and specialists to deliver a high performance organisation. Key focus areas include culture change; organisation design and employee engagement.
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B&Q
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Divisional Head of HR
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Feb 2013 - Aug 2014
Work in partnership with Senior Business Leaders, influencing the development of the HR strategy to align with the Business Vision & Strategy. Business Partner 2 Divisional Directors to drive Business Performance within Operations and Line Manager of 7 Regional HR Business Partners.Key focus on improving Leadership capability, Talent Management and Employee Engagement.
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HR Change Manager
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Sep 2012 - Feb 2013
Project Manager and change expert responsible for initiating, designing and delivering the people change strategy for Retail.
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Divisional HR Partner
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Feb 2012 - Aug 2012
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Recruitment Manager for Retail
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May 2009 - Jan 2012
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Divisional HR Partner
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Dec 2006 - Apr 2009
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Marks and Spencer
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Project Manager
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Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
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HR Manager- Single and Multi-site
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Sep 2002 - Jan 2006
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Education
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2008 - 2008
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
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2005 - 2007
University of Strathclyde
Post Graduate, Human Resource Management -
1998 - 2002
Ulster University
BA Hons, Business Studies
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