Claire Bridges - Assoc CIPD MCMA

Experience

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  Croft Computers

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1998

  Coordinator
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  Brook Street

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2002

  Permanent Consultant
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  Drake International UK

  Sept 2006 - Nov 2019

  • Executive Recruiter

    Aug 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Head of HR Solutions

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Recruitment & Operations Manager

    Sept 2014 - Dec 2018

  • Recruitment Manager

    Sept 2006 - Aug 2014
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  Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

  Nov 2019 - Sept 2022

  Resource Lead/Business Manager for the National Science Capability in Animal Health Programme

  Resource Lead for a Major Government Programme. My role was to support the senior leadership team to meet the programmes ambitious construction plan on time and within budget. Key responsibilities included:• Managed a team of 4 recruiters• Oversaw all recruitment campaigns to deliver resourcing requirements for the Science Capability in Animal Health programme (NSCAH) / Weybridge from ‘cradle to grave' including permanent recruitment, contractors, consultancy and temporary staff. • Worked with recruiting managers, HR, Cabinet Office, managed service providers and Government arm's length bodies (ALBs) to ensure the appropriate, cost effective and timely recruitments so that the programmes milestones where met. • Workforce planning to ensure the business area was sufficiently resourced with the right talent at the right time to meet future challenges.• Reviewed, evaluated continuous improvement of resourcing campaigns to maximise potential and VFM.• Assisted recruiting managers with grading of roles and special pay allowances through completion and submission of business cases. • Identified partners across the directorate where joint volume campaigns can be effectively managed to produce economies of scale and efficiencies.• Built strong effective relationships across the directorate and Government to identify and maximise talent moves. • Provided insight and innovation on recruitment and selections tools with the aim of improving ‘candidate experience’ and keeping Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the forefront of all recruitment campaigns. • Created and managed a complex workforce system which ensured ‘people in post’ data was current, relevant and provided workforce insights that drove resourcing decisions. • Set up and managed a reporting cycle in line with the requirements of a Major Government Programme which allowed for accurate reporting to cabinet office, HMRC, Government Major Project Authority and the Infrastructure Authority. Show less

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  MEDEX SCIENTIFIC (U.K.) LIMITED

  Sept 2022 - Apr 2024

  Group Talent Manager for Medex Scientific, Montagne Jeunesse, Fairhomes Gibraltar and One Eden,
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  Safe In Sussex

  May 2024 - now

  Womens Group Facilitator

  Safe in Sussex is a registered charity committed to preventing domestic abuse and providing education, support, and training to individuals and their families affected by such experiences. We offer a range of support services including refuge, recovery support groups, one-on-one guidance, educational programmes, and advocacy.As the Women's Group Facilitator, I work with a dedicated team of professionals to facilitate group education sessions and lead intervention and recovery programmes that support individuals through various stages of their experiences with domestic abuse. I facilitate The Freedom Programme, a landmark initiative in the realm of domestic violence intervention. Recognised as a beacon of hope, this programme offers practical support and guidance, moving individuals from despair to empowerment. Our other key programmes include the Domestic Abuse Recovery Toolkit and Hope2Recovery, each designed to empower our clients on their journey to recovery. Show less