Wendy Beddows
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Josiane Isherwood
I worked with Wendy at the Law Society and found her to be a consumate professional with real enthusiasm for her role. Wendy is highly capable and always provides sound HR advice to the business and her colleagues alike, taking challenging situations in her stride. Wendy is very personable, and easy to approach for guidance and support.
Mark Jones
I worked with Wendy as my HR Advisor and she was an absolute pleasure to work with, she gives practical advice with a real feel for what is right for the business. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for he knowledge skill and the ability to work under pressure in a demanding and ever changing environment.
Josiane Isherwood
I worked with Wendy at the Law Society and found her to be a consumate professional with real enthusiasm for her role. Wendy is highly capable and always provides sound HR advice to the business and her colleagues alike, taking challenging situations in her stride. Wendy is very personable, and easy to approach for guidance and support.
Mark Jones
I worked with Wendy as my HR Advisor and she was an absolute pleasure to work with, she gives practical advice with a real feel for what is right for the business. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for he knowledge skill and the ability to work under pressure in a demanding and ever changing environment.
Josiane Isherwood
I worked with Wendy at the Law Society and found her to be a consumate professional with real enthusiasm for her role. Wendy is highly capable and always provides sound HR advice to the business and her colleagues alike, taking challenging situations in her stride. Wendy is very personable, and easy to approach for guidance and support.
Mark Jones
I worked with Wendy as my HR Advisor and she was an absolute pleasure to work with, she gives practical advice with a real feel for what is right for the business. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for he knowledge skill and the ability to work under pressure in a demanding and ever changing environment.
Josiane Isherwood
I worked with Wendy at the Law Society and found her to be a consumate professional with real enthusiasm for her role. Wendy is highly capable and always provides sound HR advice to the business and her colleagues alike, taking challenging situations in her stride. Wendy is very personable, and easy to approach for guidance and support.
Mark Jones
I worked with Wendy as my HR Advisor and she was an absolute pleasure to work with, she gives practical advice with a real feel for what is right for the business. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for he knowledge skill and the ability to work under pressure in a demanding and ever changing environment.
Credentials
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Best Year Yet Certified Coach
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Experience
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ICS Learn
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Programme Tutor
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Jun 2022 - Present
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University College Birmingham
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Lecturer
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2022
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Sagis Consulting
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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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Founding Partner
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Apr 2011 - Apr 2021
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Solicitors Regulation Authority
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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400 - 500 Employee
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Head of HRD
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Feb 2009 - Mar 2011
Responsibility for delivery of HR services to the CEO, Senior Team, Managers and Employees of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Responsibility for delivery of HR services to the CEO, Senior Team, Managers and Employees of the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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St. Modwen
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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200 - 300 Employee
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HR Manager
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Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
Delivery of a new HR Strategy and HR Services to the Chief Executive, Finance Director and Regional Directors. Developed and managed a £100,000 management development programme for the 'Top 70' employees. Delivery of a new HR Strategy and HR Services to the Chief Executive, Finance Director and Regional Directors. Developed and managed a £100,000 management development programme for the 'Top 70' employees.
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The Law Society
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United Kingdom
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Legal Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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HR Business Partner
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Nov 2006 - Feb 2008
Having relocated to renovate our current home, I worked alongside the Director of HRD for the Law Society on a part-time and initially interim basis, improving relationships between the HR Team and Senior Directors of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. I ultimately returned to The Law Society in 2009 to take on the Role of Head of HRD for the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Having relocated to renovate our current home, I worked alongside the Director of HRD for the Law Society on a part-time and initially interim basis, improving relationships between the HR Team and Senior Directors of the Solicitors Regulation Authority. I ultimately returned to The Law Society in 2009 to take on the Role of Head of HRD for the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Zurich Insurance
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Switzerland
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Manager
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2004 - Sep 2006
Headed up a team of 13 HR Consultants across the UK and lead the HR and Training work-stream of Zurich Commercial's Specialisation Project with a budget of £1.5 million. Headed up a team of 13 HR Consultants across the UK and lead the HR and Training work-stream of Zurich Commercial's Specialisation Project with a budget of £1.5 million.
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BM Solutions from Birmingham Midshires
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Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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HR Business Partner
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1998 - 2004
Initially lead a team of consultants providing HR support across 7 Regional areas of the Branch network and to the Regulated Sales teams. I was promoted in 2002 to provide HR support to Finance and Credit Risk and take on accountability for Employee Relations, including managing the relationship with our recognised union. Initially lead a team of consultants providing HR support across 7 Regional areas of the Branch network and to the Regulated Sales teams. I was promoted in 2002 to provide HR support to Finance and Credit Risk and take on accountability for Employee Relations, including managing the relationship with our recognised union.
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Dixons Carphone
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Area Personnel Manager
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1996 - 1998
Working in partnership with Area Managers and my Regional Director across a full range of HR activities. Working in partnership with Area Managers and my Regional Director across a full range of HR activities.
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RAC
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United Kingdom
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Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
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700 & Above Employee
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HR Advisor
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1994 - 1996
As part of a graduate fast track programme I worked across a variety of functions and locations. As part of a graduate fast track programme I worked across a variety of functions and locations.
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Education
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2018 - 2020
University of Birmingham
Postgraduate Certificate, Teaching in Vocational Subjects -
1990 - 1994
Aston University
BSc Business and French, 2:1 -
1983 - 1990
Banbridge Academy Grammar School
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