Andy Stanney

• Supported dozens of SMEs in the private and charity sectors to manage their HR needs.
• Led workforce restructuring programmes, including TUPE, redundancy and consultation with trades unions.
• Improved business HR policies by guiding and collaborating with managers.
• Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.
• Provided coaching to managers enhancing leadership skills within the organisation.
• Facilitated change management initiatives to streamline business operations.
• Conducted exit interviews providing valuable insights into employee turnover reasons.
• Established diversity and inclusion initiatives fostering a more inclusive workplace culture.
• Performed in-depth research and analysis on workforce information to deliver effective HR reporting and provide informed recommendations.
• Conducted workforce planning and benchmarking to meet company needs.
• Advised line managers on correct disciplinary procedures for compliant issue resolution.
• Planned, organised and managed recruitment and selection processes, consistently meeting budget targets and recruitment goals.

• Responsible for the totality of HR development and delivery for a well-loved local charity that provides support to people with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers.
• Moulded all people policies to fit the vision, mission and values of KEMP, placing employee and volunteer experience at the heart of all policies.
• Reduced employee turnover from 38% to 11% within 24 months.
• Mentored senior leadership peers in the application of HR policies.
• Took a leading role in the development of the new 5-year strategy, including the development of a strategic workforce plan.

A variety of roles in a number of locations across a 30-year career as detailed below.

• Responsible for the full range of HR delivery for UK personnel deployed to the United Arab Emirates to manage the emergency evacuation of UK nationals and other eligible persons from Afghanistan.
• Planned and delivered the HR function for the safe evacuation of approximately 15000 personnel in just 2 weeks.
• Led a team of 14 HR specialists, whilst also leading a team of 3 military personnel with responsibility for physical security.
• Additionally responsible for the fostering of good relations with our Emirati hosts and coalition partners.

• Seconded to the Permanent Joint Headquarters to coordinate the Afghan Relocation and Assistance Programme, providing a safe transit to the UK for Afghani employees of the UK Armed Forces and their families.
• Worked across multiple Government departments to ensure the correct identification of eligible persons, through Covid quarantine facilities and onward to local authority housing.
• Led and managed administrative staff to maintain smooth daily operations.

• Head of a team of 11 responsible for all aspects of HR including career management, performance management and management of grievance/disciplinary processes for more than 500 military doctors, nurses and allied health professionals embedded within University Hospitals Birmingham, one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK.
• Led on organisational development to ensure HR services met the needs of this unique customer base whilst actively supporting the resilience of medical staff engaged in the management of the Covid-19 pandemic.
• Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and performance management.
• Collaborated closely with senior leadership team on strategic HR decisions.

• Led work to identify and mitigate strategic level risks for the EU Exit Programme transforming the Division’s culture from one that had historically been reactive to one with proactive planning and risk management at its core.
• Collaborated with senior stakeholders and external partners, influencing direction in complex environments.
• Facilitated the recruitment, onboarding and training of more than 800 temporary staff in under 2 months.
• Following the extension to the EU Exit date, re-baselined the delivery plan incorporating LFE outcomes to produce a plan from which success could be assured.

• Management and sponsorship of a varied programme of infrastructure projects for the portion of the Defence Estate directly supporting fast jet operations.
• Management of a programme of works totalling £120M annually for the current maintenance and future development of infrastructure to ensure the RAF’s continued operational success.
• Sponsorship of a programme of infrastructure projects necessary for the introduction of the F-35B Lightning aircraft in a programme exceeding £550M in value.
• Led work to upgrade the fuels infrastructure across the entire Defence estate in developing a strategic 10-year plan exceeding £80M in value and overseeing delivery of the first 2 years of that plan.

• Designed and delivered initial professional training to a generation of new HR Managers for the Royal AIr Force, using a blend of learning technologies focused on student-centred learning.
• Cultivated inclusive and engaging learning environment to deliver comprehensive training programmes.
• Working in partnership with the University of Lincoln Business School, developed the training to meet the requirements of a BSc(Hons) in HR Management, so that students achieve 60 CATS points towards the qualification as part of the 9-week residential programme,
• The programme is accredited by CIPD at Associate level.

• Head of HR for approximately 1200 British Forces personnel in the Falkland Islands, managing a department of 10.
• Responsible for a wide range of HR functions including the welfare provision vital to a workforce 8000 miles from home, disciplinary matters, grievance procedures, appraisals, payroll and HR assurance.
• Delivered consistent and reliable administration through strategic planning and coordination of HR functions.
• Advised line managers on correct disciplinary procedures for compliant issue resolution.
• Managed a budget for welfare provision in excess of £1.5M.

• A wide range of HR roles at locations throughout the UK and worldwide, including 5 years living and working in Continental Europe.