Business Manager and HR/project experience. Private and public sector.
Flexible, fast learner, Psychology graduate
Available for immediate start
Looking for vacancies in the South West of England
An experienced business manager and HR professional, used to working in a fast paced environment, working closely with senior teams to support the delivery of business strategies and targets. With a broad range of interpersonal skills, equally happy working either leading, part of a team, or individually, as necessary to achieve the goals of the organisation. My breadth of skills and experience means I can operate across a range of areas and functions and be relied upon to consistently deliver results.
Recent Employment
Business Manager, March 2012 – May 2015, covering 17 schools
A member of the Management Board with responsibility for the development, planning, delivery and monitoring of collaborative support services to the Learning Community including offering support for the development of a comprehensive administrative service within individual schools, to include Finance, Procurement of services, Project management, health and safety, technology, environmental impact and personnel services.
Full delivery of business support services to SLT/headteachers, budget management, skills audits of support staff
Previous Employment
Employee Reward Advisor, May 2003 – March 2012, Promoted from Job Analyst in 2007/2008
Interim HR Advisor, Imerys (ECC – English China Clay), July 2002 – May 2003
covering sites in Cornwall, Devon and Yorkshire
Psychometrics (Consultancy basis – various Companies in South West/Manchester)
Interim HR Manager/Training Manager – West Pharmaceutical Services, St Austell, Cornwall,
April – December 2001
Managing all aspects of HR including grievances, disciplinary investigations, absence management, interviewing and all stages of recruitment.
HMP Dartmoor, Psychological Assistant, Aug 1994 – December 2000
Ginsters Ltd, Personal Assistant – September 1989 – August 1994
Warwick Business School, Warwick University, Secretary – September 1988 – September1989
Currently studying HR CIPD Qualification
BSc (Hons) 2:1 Psychology
Psychometric Testing Levels A and B (SHL trained), Registered
A level English Literature
C&G Book-keeper/Hotel Receptionist – pass with credit
O level: English Language (A), Psychology, Maths, Typing, Spanish
RSA1 and 2 Typing, speed typing
CSE Commerce, Accounts
CIPD pending
Recent Work Related Training
Asbestos Management awareness
Legionella Awareness and Control Measures Trainings
SIMS Finance Training
Professional Memberships:
Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society
Student Member of CIPD (currently studying)