Helen Whatmough

Experience

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  Lakeside Hotel

  Nov 2003 - Mar 2005

  Assistant Manager
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  Call 24-7

  Mar 2005 - Nov 2006

  Human Resources Officer

  Stand-alone generalist role supporting the Board of Directors for this accident management company. Also providing advice and support for 2 legal practices. Approximately 200 employees across all areas.

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  Scandinavian Airlines

  Nov 2006 - Jun 2008

  Human Resources Officer

  Generalist role working for sister company to Scandinavian Airlines System, "SAS Ground Services" at Manchester Airport. Reporting to the Regional General Managers in Manchester & Aberdeen and the HR Manager at Head Office at London Heathrow.Unionised environment.Key areas covered:Employee RelationsTUPERedundancy

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  DLA Piper

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2018

  DLA Piper became one of the largest legal service providers in the world in 2005 through a merger of unprecedented scope in the legal sector. While large in scale, the merger strategy was simple – to create a global law firm capable of taking care of the most important legal needs of clients wherever they do business.Generalist role leading local initiatives whilst also supporting the international HR agenda. Working collaboratively with the Office Managing Partner and Location Heads to support their individual practice group strategies, whilst each face their own unique challenges in the current climate. Show less

  • Regional HR Manager - North West

    May 2017 - Aug 2018

  • Senior HR Advisor

    May 2012 - Apr 2017

  • HR Officer

    Jun 2008 - Apr 2012
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  Trowers & Hamlins

  Sept 2018 - now

  Trowers & Hamlins is a City-led, international and national law firm with over 130 partners and 830 staff. With offices across the UK, Middle East and Far East, we provide a full-service integrated offering.Our clients operate in diverse industry sectors such as construction, transport and infrastructure, banking and financial services, distribution and logistics, education and health, hotels and leisure, defence, engineering and surveying, charities, retail and energy and natural resources. We also act for many high net worth individuals.We are different and we believe it is our people that make us unique. We expect and respect that you and your talents are too. The truth is we don't prescribe who you are or how you ought to be. It's what you can do that interests us most.While the work on offer is rewarding and often complex, the qualities we look for are simple. The ability to get on with people from all walks of life, for example. To talk and to listen. To develop the sorts of relationships that mean you win the friendship and loyalty of clients and colleagues alike. In short, to connect. These are the characteristics our people all have in common. They are vital, as is the drive and imagination to use your unique talents to the full. We will help you in this. In fact, we will support you in every way we can. Show less

  • Senior Human Resources Manager

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Human Resources Manager (Manchester & Birmingham)

    Sept 2018 - Sept 2022