Sarah W.

Experience

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  Sure Start Childrens Centre

  Nov 2002 - Oct 2005

  Information Systems & Administration Manager

  Development, management and maintenance of all information, evaluation and administrative systems. • All office administration for Director and team• Manage database- input data, integrity, produce query reports.• Organising events for staff and families in the community.

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  1st Place

  Oct 2005 - Jan 2009

  Centre Manager

  Promoted through Sure Start interview process to Centre Manager. Involved in design stage and build stage of the SureStart centre which included a 50 place private nursery, sensory rooms, workshop space, meeting room, event hire space and cafe. I was responsible for the procurement of all services and utilities to set up and run the centre, supplies, furniture, IT Equipment, utility services, H&S/compliance and security. Set up processes and functions to run the 50-place private nursery with income generated meeting/events/workshop spaces and cafe.• Administration services including invoicing, expenses, meeting arrangements and support for director, report writing, spreadsheet designs, PowerPoint presentations, database maintenance and data input.• Line managed HR administrator, reception, administration, handyman and cleaners.• Cost planning and tendering contracts, service level agreements• Purchasing of supplies, and the purchasing, leasing, repairing and maintenance of furniture, equipment and fixtures.• Created and managed Health Safety management system, which passed Ofsted inspection • Oversaw the Human resource function, managing the HR administrator• Building management - maintenance/repairs and contractors• Develop and manage room hire services internal and external, generating income. • Tendered for café and meeting rooms on the same complex, managed setting up of café, hiring staff, equipment, furniture, supplies, marketing and promotion Show less

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  Methodist Great Britian

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2019

  Internal Services Manager

  Promoted from Administration and Technology Manager to Internal Services Manager responsible for coordinating administrative/PA support and all business functions related to office services, reception, information technology, procurement, and facilities management. • Line managed various teams and coordinate work, staff development, performance, appraisals, recruitment• Coordinated new and existing administration across the team• HR support, onboarding, inductions, performance management, ER management • IT support function- line managed team, coordination, set up processes and policies• Procurement of supplies and services • Front of house management- managed reception and facilities team. Ensuring safety of all staff and arranged building repairs and maintenance, space and room management. mail and print room services • £2m budget holder, forecasting, management accounts, raising PO’s and authorising invoices and processing expenses.• Responsible for data protection compliance and developed and implemented GDPR policies and guidance. Project managed transition to GDPR • Records Manager- develop processes and retention schedules and polices, archiving, waste disposal and recycling.• Meeting, conference and events arrangement, travel arrangements• Research and analyse data, presentations and training. Data input• Managing Suppliers, Contractors and Service Providers and tenant service level agreements.• Managed various projects such as large-scale technology changes, office moves, team reconstructions, company culture changes. Show less

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  Incspaces.

  Dec 2019 - Feb 2023

  HR/ Head of Business Change and Compliance

  Head of Business Change/HR Support- HR management for 40 employee base across 7 locations, Recruitment and selection, onboarding and training, ER management, TUPE, restructure, redundancy and managing HR records on BambooHR. Developing and updating policies. Managing performance and appraisal systems. Reviewing and improving processes. Creation of templates and forms.Updated HR policies and documentation in line with legislative developments and GDPR requirements. Management support and training. HR administration and payroll change notifications.Promoted to Head of Compliance- FACILITIES & HEALTH & SAFETY - Multiple sites.Line managed staff and coordinated repairs, maintenance, and client handyman requests. Contractor and supplier tenders and vetting process, procurement and management. Responsible for maintaining and improving overall safety performance compliance. Designed and developed a Food Safety Management System (HACCP). Conducted accident investigations and reports and RIDDOR when required and managed complaint’s process. Ensure that all “risk assessments” are carried out, controls implemented and reviewed at relevant intervals. Ensure all staff receive compulsory training (i.e., DSE, GDPR, H&S), and records maintained. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENTLead and managed the Centre staff ensuring that day to day runs smoothly. Show less

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  ATLAS FMG

  Mar 2023 - Mar 2023

  Human Resources Advisor

  Supporting 1000 employee base. Case management of people related issues and providing managers with timely comprehensive advice on all employee relation matters. Providing support for TUPE transfers (in/out).

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  Lords Group Trading

  Mar 2023 - now

  Human Resources Business Partner

  Retail Group of businesses across 30 locations, approx 1000 employees. HRBP for allocated businesses (approximately 20 sites/350 employees)