Experience

WISE Academies

• United Kingdom
• Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Human Resources Director

  • Sep 2022 - Present



BIDDICK ACADEMY TRUST

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• HR Manager

  • Apr 2021 - Sep 2022



Action for Children

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• People Partner

  • Apr 2018 - Apr 2021

• HR Business Partner

  • Feb 2006 - Apr 2018

  As the HR Business Partner for the North East of England with a national role for Fostering and Adoption services, I work to support and influence managers in achieving effective planning, resourcing and management to meet strategic organisational goals.



Stepney Bank Stables

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Dec 2013 - Apr 2017

  Trustee of a unique equestrian centre with integrated charitable youth project based within a city centre location that endeavours to make horse-riding accessible to all. I worked closely with other Board members and the management team to manage the service effectively. Fulfilling the role of HR director, I designed and implemented a more affordable management and staffing structure. Trustee of a unique equestrian centre with integrated charitable youth project based within a city centre location that endeavours to make horse-riding accessible to all. I worked closely with other Board members and the management team to manage the service effectively. Fulfilling the role of HR director, I designed and implemented a more affordable management and staffing structure.



MERCHANT RETAIL GROUP LIMITED

• United Kingdom

• Personnel and Training Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Mar 2005

  Responsible for 650 employees and concession staff on dual site basis, reporting directly to the Store Director and the Head of Personnel. Key achievements included; analysis and reporting on “mystery shopper” results, creating a new customer service training programme, developing a 12-month rolling program for management development groups, reducing staff turnover and updating the company staff handbook. Responsible for 650 employees and concession staff on dual site basis, reporting directly to the Store Director and the Head of Personnel. Key achievements included; analysis and reporting on “mystery shopper” results, creating a new customer service training programme, developing a 12-month rolling program for management development groups, reducing staff turnover and updating the company staff handbook.



WM MORRISON SUPERMARKETS plc

• various

• Personnel and Training Manager

  • Sep 1992 - Mar 2005

  I progressed through the organisation from management trainee to store Personnel and Training Manager. This gave me a good foundation and insight into both the challenges managers face and providing practical solutions based on business goals. I progressed through the organisation from management trainee to store Personnel and Training Manager. This gave me a good foundation and insight into both the challenges managers face and providing practical solutions based on business goals.