Andy Richardson

Experience

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  London Underground

  Sept 1998 - May 2001

  Various HR Roles

  Graduate Trainee - Human ResourcesGraduate Recruitment ManagerSupport Manager - Employee Relations

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  University of York

  May 2001 - Jan 2003

  Personnel Manager
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  Citizens Advice

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2012

  • Head of Human Resources

    Jul 2008 - Apr 2012

  • HR Business Partner

    Jan 2003 - Jul 2008
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  Volunteering Matters

  Apr 2012 - Apr 2014

  Head of Human Resources

  - Led the HR and Facilities functions, and supported the board in delivering a large-scale turnaround programme to achieve sustainability for this national charity.

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  Bettys & Taylors of Harrogate

  May 2014 - Jun 2016

  Human Resources Manager

  - HR Business Partner for a large craft bakery, online retail operation, cookery school and professional support functions (maternity cover role).- Dealt with a range of employee relations issues, and provided a range of recruitment interventions to fill a range of roles.- Designed and delivered a range of development interventions, mostly in support of an ambitious, company-wide culture change programme.

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  Diocese of York

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2023

  Human Resources Manager

  - Establish and deliver a full, standalone HR service for an organisation employing around 75 staff, as well as advice in relation to clergy and parishes.- Aligned systems and process with organisational goals, including developing appraisal processes etc to foster a more engaged employee culture.- Delivered hybrid working options which combine meeting the needs and expectations of staff and the organisation.- A range of recruitment interventions, mostly focused on attracting a range of new staff as part of a growth strategy. Show less

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  Liberty Academy Trust

  Feb 2023 - now

  Head of HR