Fiona Thorogood

Fiona Thorogood

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  • About me

    People Partner- WHSmith

  • Education

    • DPG

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    • Goldsmiths College, U. of London

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      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Textiles
  • Experience

    • Monsoon Accessorize

      Nov 1999 - Jan 2006

      Overseeing the management of projects from start through to sign off. Managed a number of geographical areas, including London which comprised of 18 stores and a turnover of +£23m. Responsible for all aspects of sales and profitability, store operations, employee performance and operational HR.

      • Project Manager

        Mar 2005 - Jan 2006
      • Area Manager

        Nov 1999 - Mar 2005
    • One Small Step One Giant Leap

      Jan 2007 - Nov 2013
      HR Manager / Area Manager

      Reporting to the Company Director in this dual role, managing all aspects of HR, store cost control measures, and reward and recognition structures; alongside holding leadership, and sales responsibility for 14 stores including the prestigious Harrods concession.

    • WHSmith

      Nov 2013 - now

      Reporting to the Stores HR Director, supports in interpreting and delivering the requirements of the Travel Stores Director and driving delivery of the Travel Stores and Group HR People Plan. Reporting to the ER Manager and working as part of a team of 3 HR Advisors, providing generalist HR support for High Street, Travel and Post Office stores and 26 Regional Business Managers.

      • People Partner - High Street Stores and Post Offices

        Jun 2020 - now
      • People Partner - Travel Stores

        Mar 2017 - Jun 2020
      • HR Advisor - High Street, Travel and Post Office Stores

        Nov 2013 - Mar 2017
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Facet5 Practioner

      Facet5 UK
      Oct 2017
    • Associate Member CIPD

      Jun 2013
    • CIPD HR Practice level 3

      DPG
      Oct 2012
    • Diploma Homeopathy

      School of Homeopathy
      Jul 2010
    • Associate Member

      CIPD
      Jul 2025
      View certificate certificate
    • Adult MHFA 2 Day Course

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      Dec 2016
      View certificate certificate