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Smart DCCHead of Learning & Leadership
Oct. 2023London, England, United Kingdom
UCLCareer Development Consultant
Oct. 2022 - Nov. 2023London, England, United KingdomLeading on the Comms, Training and Engagement for the introduction of a new user experience for learning, talent management and performance.
Zircon BeTalentAssociate Consultant
Sep. 2021Remote
Active Care GroupL&D Project Manager
Sep. 2021 - Apr. 2022Remote
10EightyExecutive and Career Coach
Jun. 2021London, England, United Kingdom
LifeClubsWorkshop Facilitator and Coach
Sep. 2019London, England, United Kingdom
University of East LondonHead of Staff Development
Sep. 2019 - Sep. 2021London, United Kingdom• Implemented a senior leadership programme incorporating a blend of different learning activities and coaching to improve performance
• Facilitated development sessions with the Executive team to improve communication and unlock some inefficient working practices
• Analysed the current culture and created a set of behaviours linked to the values using a cross section of staff via focus groups. • Created a set of cultural indicators to work towards and identified a road map of activities that would support the transition to the desired culture
• Ran a series of values workshops to engage staff with the values and behaviours
• Worked with the HR team to incorporate the behaviours into HR processes i.e. recruitment, PDR etc.
BarclaysInterim Learning Programme Manager
Nov. 2018 - Aug. 2019London, United Kingdom
High Speed Two (HS2) LtdHead of Learning and Development
Jan. 2013 - Sep. 2018London, United KingdomBuilding a strategic L&D function that partners with the organisation to build capability. Providing an L&D offer that provides opportunities for people to grow their careers within a large high profile infrastructure project.
BPGlobal Capability Development Consultant
Jun. 2012 - Dec. 2012United KingdomWorking within the global L&D team for the Procurement and Supply Chain function deploying an academy that brings together functional and behavioural capability assessments and aligns learning and development solutions to close competency gaps.
City & GuildsLearning and Development Consultant
Apr. 2012 - Jun. 2012London, United KingdomImplementing a Leadership Academy for senior leaders and middle managers.
Southern Cross Health CareHead of Learning and Development
Nov. 2009 - Oct. 2011Created the structure for L&D from a blank canvas and implemented standards and a brand for the regulatory training. I also implemented Leadership and Management development training, a performance management process and a suite of core development programmes for the managers within the organisation.
NATS (National Air Traffic Services)Head of Leadership Development and Resourcing
Jul. 2008 - Nov. 2009Responsible for implementing a Leadership development programme, a robust talent management and a succession planning approach across the group.
Created and implemented a leadership development programme for all people managers to improve overall leadership capability
Implemented a talent identification and management process across the group
Introduced a development panel approach to improve discussion relating to performance and talent throughout the year to improve the focus on managing performance at all levels
Head of Resourcing and DevelopmentTrader Media Group
Oct. 2007 - Jun. 2008Responsible for implementing consistent and cohesive processes across the group.
Implemented a management development programme, for first line through to senior managers
Implemented a performance management process Implemented a consistent On boarding programme for all new employees
Created an Employee Value Proposition to articulate the 'deal' for employees
Instigated a full review of the preferred supplier list to drive a cohesive approach to utilising recruitment agencies Managed a third party outsourcing supplier in conducting an audit of current recruitment practices to enable the organisation to implement changes Instigated an assessment of the Leadership Capability
BPHR Talent Programmes Manager
Apr. 2006 - Sep. 2007Responsible for all talent programmes within the IT domain of BP
Implemented a Talent Review process for approximately 2000 people within the Digital Communications Technology (IT) area of BP to provide a people strategy map which drives talent management strategies going forward
Successfully recruited MBAs and Graduates worldwide to make an impact on the future leadership feeder pool of DCT
Reviewed the current MBA and graduate programmes and implemented a robust and structured development programme for both programmes, including induction and leadership development, sponsored by the senior leadership team
Researched and recommended the target business schools for 2007 MBA recruitment, which would provide candidates, that would help to fill the skills gaps within DCT. Built relationships with the career services at the targeted business schools to help to build a partnership approach with the schools. Countries included Korea, Hong Kong, Melbourne etc
Reviewed the current Career Advancement Programme (CAP), for individuals with high potential, and implemented a robust and structured development programme to ensure that these individuals are developed to achieve their full potential
Implemented and co-ordinated an assessment centre process to determine which of those individuals nominated for a high potential programme achieved the benchmark to join the Career Advancement Programme.
Interserve PlcConsultant 04
Apr. 2006 - May. 2006Responsible for training all managers in the performance management process
Consulted with the HR Manager to determine their development needs
Implemented a revised performance management process
Delivered staff and management training sessions on the new process and a best practice approach to performance management NTL/ Telewest 2006, Consultant 04/2006
Responsible for being an unbiased person during a recruitment process following a merger
Conducted assessment centres for their new regional sales team. I provided an independent view due to the tension caused by the merger of NTL and Telewest.
Produced detailed feedback reports for each individual
Essence-CTCOwner
Jan. 2006Managing Director of an independant training consultancy, specialising in Business Facilitation, Training and Coaching.
PrudentialCapability Director/ Development Consultant
Jul. 1984 - Mar. 2006Created a behavioural capability framework for each role within the organisation which aligned with all HR processes
Developed a suite of innovative training solutions that were aligned with the business behavioural framework to drive up business performance
Managed relationships with third party training suppliers to ensure the best level of service was received
Worked in partnership with a specific business area to determine their needs and create a learning and development strategy to enable achievement of their business goals
Facilitated a number of key training initiatives across the business
Part of a project that implemented a Talent Management strategy which focussed on an individuals Learning Agility to enhance the identification of key individuals and their successors and highlighting the right interventions to retain and develop them Created and managed the relationship with the main provider of e-learning courses and implemented a communication and marketing strategy to drive up usage and decrease the cost of face to face training.
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