Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
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Gemma Farmer

Gemma Farmer

North Baddesley,Hampshire

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong foundation in communication, interpersonal skills, and team building. Expertise in coaching and mentoring, leadership development, and emotional intelligence. Proven ability to multi-task effectively while maintaining a people-oriented approach. Skilled in employee relations and ensuring employer legal compliance. Committed to fostering a positive work environment and driving organisational success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
26
26
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Deputy CEO / Director of HR (Was COO to 2016)

Hamwic Education Trust
South Coast
08.2013 - 11.2024
  • Diverse role overseeing a central team that provides support to 37 academies in HR, Finance, Estates, IT, Legal, Compliance and Safeguarding in an organisation with 1800 staff and over £80 million revenue.
  • Currently Director of HR and overseeing the HR Team and providing HR strategy, policy and direction for the team.
  • Overseen rebrand of vision and values and created a "One Team" approach.
  • Strengthened company vision by developing strategic plans and setting performance standards.
  • Deliver leadership training and coaching to a range of stakeholders.
  • Design and run leadership conferences.
  • Managed financial resources for sustained business growth.
  • Devised policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Led organisational change initiatives, enhancing overall performance levels.
  • Directly reporting to the CEO and the Board of Trustees providing support as necessary.
  • Coaching both internal and external leaders.
  • Engaging with key stakeholders.
  • Leading training initiatives and the Trust wide CPD programme.
  • Experience in marketing, rebranding, and TUPE as well as converting over 30 schools to academies.
  • Establishing and implementing the strategic direction, culture and ethos of the Trust and empowering leaders to achieve positive outcomes for both pupils and staff.




Business Manager

Robert May's School
Odiham, Hampshire
07.2012 - 08.2013
  • Supported a large secondary school to transition from maintained to academy status with 100 staff
  • Member of SLT and reported to the Head and Trustees
  • Implemented and introduced finance and HR systems to improve data and efficiency
  • Restructured and led a large support team
  • Devised capital and estate project plans



Business Manager

Upper Shirley Learning Community
Southampton, Hampshire
06.2008 - 07.2012
  • Oversaw and led support teams (HR, Finance, Estates & IT) to ensure an efficient and value added service to schools.
  • Implemented a finance and payroll system.
  • Set up systems to support 5 schools.
  • Developed new marketing strategies for increased brand visibility.
  • Implemented professional development meetings and CPD plans.
  • Reviewed and implemented policies to ensure compliance and minimise risk.
  • Reported to Trustees on finance, budget, forecasts, HR, projects, etc.
  • Sought external revenue generation and income sources and applied to bids and external grants.

Director

Judicial Review Limited
Southampton, Hampshire
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Helped to set up and manage a legal recruitment agency
  • Oversaw advertising, HR, payroll and finance
  • Developed comprehensive business plans for company growth
  • Introduced new marketing campaigns, boosted brand image

Education

BSC - Management Sciences

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Southampton
09.1999 - 08.2022

A-Levels - English, History, German

NONSUCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
North Cheam, Sutton
09.1997 - 08.1999

Level 7 - Executive Coaching

British School of Coaching
www.britishschoolofcoaching.com/
09.2020 - 07.2021

Level 7 Chartered Fellow - HR

CIPD
www.cipd.com
/2021 -

Skills

  • Communication
  • Interpersonal
  • Building Teams
  • Coaching & Mentoring
  • Leadership Development
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Multi-tasking
  • People-oriented
  • Employee relations
  • Employer legal compliance

Affiliations

  • Reflexology
  • Pilates

Accomplishments

    Diploma in Reflexology

Certification

Designated Safeguarding Lead

Adult Mental Health First Aider

CIPD Associate Member

CIPD Chartered Member

Languages

German
Intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Level 7 - Executive Coaching

British School of Coaching
09.2020 - 07.2021

Deputy CEO / Director of HR (Was COO to 2016)

Hamwic Education Trust
08.2013 - 11.2024

Business Manager

Robert May's School
07.2012 - 08.2013

Business Manager

Upper Shirley Learning Community
06.2008 - 07.2012

Director

Judicial Review Limited
01.2005 - 01.2012

BSC - Management Sciences

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
09.1999 - 08.2022

A-Levels - English, History, German

NONSUCH GRAMMAR SCHOOL
09.1997 - 08.1999

Level 7 Chartered Fellow - HR

CIPD
/2021 -

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