Having worked in the Legal, Financial and Not for Profit sectors, I have seen first hand how pressure can translate into workplace issues. I understand the many benefits of resolving issues informally but that formal processes are sometimes necessary. My grounding as a City Employment Lawyer means being careful and risk-aware is second nature. From my years in HR I have lived experience of how important the human and non-legal aspects of the employment relationship are to successful outcomes – for the people and the business.
I believe a positive and engaging workplace is an asset to both mental health and business performance. My work in delivering fair, rigorous and trusted investigations is an important part of this, when required. Having experience working across the spectrum of the employment relationship, I also understand the importance of workplace culture, values, engagement and competence to maintaining thriving workplaces.
I’m known for working with a high degree of integrity, warmth and compassion and enjoy bringing this, along with my experience, to the work in the Resolution team.
2021: Resolution Manager, byrne·dean
2019 – current: Oliver Coaching and Consulting Ltd
2017: ER role at Macmillan Cancer Support
2011 - 2016: Head of HR, Arrowgrass Capital Partners LLP
2010 - 2011: HR Generalist, Gartmore Investment Management plc
2006 - 2010: Assistant Solicitor, Macfarlanes
2003 - 2006: Trainee, then Assistant Solicitor, Jones Day
LLB Law with European Study (Spanish), Exeter and Deusto
LPC, Nottingham Law School
CIPD Level 7 Advanced Diploma – HR Development
MBTI Level 1
Postgraduate Certificate in Business & Personal Coaching, accredited by the University of Chester
Mental Health First Aider
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