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Grace Salvatori

Grace Salvatori

London,UK

Summary

A strategic leader in learning and development, specialising in talent development and training design. Expertise in enhancing people capability through innovative assessment and development design, team building, alongside job evaluation and grading. Proven track record in implementing staff health and wellbeing strategies, with a focus on psychosocial stress identification. Skilled in virtual training delivery and digital training leadership, driving flexible work transformation. Demonstrates adaptive leadership with confident decision-making and creative problem-solving abilities. Committed to fostering leadership traits and behaviours that align with organisational goals.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

People Development Manager

BDO
London
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Designed and facilitated talent programmes and learning interventions to achieve organisational objectives.
  • Developed strong relationships with key business partners, acting as a trusted advisor.
  • Utilised psychometric assessments to enhance individual and team development in various domains.
  • Led Psychological Safety sessions to cultivate high-performing teams and positive culture.
  • Managed multiple learning projects from initiation through to closure, prioritising effectively.
  • Facilitated action learning sets and group coaching to drive cultural transformation initiatives.
  • Coached individuals and groups on career development, workplace dynamics, and self-confidence.
  • Develop coaching strategic framework for senior managers and directors.
  • Introduced innovative learning technologies and established the business partnering model within People Development.
  • Collaborated closely with HR teams to integrate personal development into wider talent management strategy.
  • Enhanced organisational performance with strategic planning and execution of learning initiatives.
  • Analysed feedback from training sessions, adjusting delivery methods accordingly for more impactful results.
  • Designed high quality training strategies to deliver key learning outcomes relating to Project Management, Psychological Safety, Team Building and Organisational Design.
  • Facilitated productive team meetings for enhanced collaboration and knowledge sharing amongst employees.
  • Delivered targeted and blended learning solutions by increasing accessibility of virtual and in-person training opportunities.

Learning and Development Manager

Creative Education Trust
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Developed and implemented learning and development strategy aligned with business objectives.
  • Streamlined onboarding by creating intuitive induction programme for new hires.
  • Introduced learning management system to enhance training programmes.
  • Implemented technology-based training tools to improve accessibility of learning resources.
  • Delivered strategic thought leadership on long-term Learning and Development initiatives.
  • Collaborated with HR team to boost employee engagement and retention efforts.
  • Created Career Pathways framework and interactive toolkit to support career development.
  • Enhanced employee engagement through customised professional development plans.

Business Psychologist

The Mind Garden Psychological Assessment & Development
10.2017 - 08.2022
  • Delivered psychological assessment and development services to business and individual clients.
  • Supported 21 individuals with career coaching, advice, and psychometric assessments.
  • Assisted 13 business clients in UK and Brazil with tailored management solutions.
  • Managed 360-degree feedback processes to enhance organisational performance.
  • Facilitated Action Learning Sets to promote peer learning and problem-solving.
  • Provided executive coaching to senior leaders for enhanced decision-making skills.
  • Oversaw management of Assessment & Development Centres to identify talent potential.
  • Implemented CBT-based coaching techniques for improved client outcomes.

People Capability Project Consultant

HM Courts and Tribunals Services (HMCTS)
10.2018 - 12.2020
  • Oversaw learning needs analyses and delivered high-quality training for projects including Virtual Court Hearings.
  • Developed over 150 digital learning products, enhancing support for justice system services.
  • Created interactive e-learning, blended, and face-to-face courses to meet diverse learner needs.
  • Analysed feedback from learners and project teams to drive continuous improvement of educational offerings.
  • Contributed insights to the wider Organisational Capability strategy, aligning with team objectives.
  • Managed five Reform Learning Officers directly and 27 in a matrix structure, ensuring effective performance.
  • Led recruitment, selection, and induction processes for new starters to build a skilled team.
  • Engaged with programme directors and stakeholders to provide updates on project milestones and future priorities.

Senior Learning & Development Officer

Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM)
01.2007 - 07.2017
  • Researched psychosocial hazards to develop preventive and remedial health solutions.
  • Created and led Health & Wellbeing strategy for organisational improvement.
  • Designed engaging L&D strategy aligned with organisational goals.
  • Collaborated with senior leaders to assess and address development needs.
  • Conducted skills analysis to implement appropriate learning solutions for identified gaps.
  • Managed Graduate Development Scheme, designing placements and overseeing performance.
  • Facilitated action learning sets with graduates and senior leaders on various topics.
  • Developed graduate assessment centres, including psychometric tests and structured interviews.

Education

BSc - Psychology

Pontifical Catholic University (PUCRS)
Porto Alegre/ Brazil
03.1997 - 12.2001

MSc - Occupational Psychology

Birkbeck, University of London
London
09.2014 - 12.2017

Psychometrics Test User – BPS Levels A & B - Psychometrics, Occupational

Birkbeck
London

ICF-accredited Business & Personal Coaching - Coaching Programme

Barefoot Coaching
London
12.2024 - 05.2025

Skills

  • Learning and development strategy
  • Talent development
  • Training design and facilitation
  • People capability enhancement
  • Assessment and development design
  • Job evaluation and grading
  • Staff health and wellbeing strategy
  • Virtual training delivery
  • Psychosocial stress identification
  • Behavioural and analytical skills
  • Digital training leadership
  • Flexible work transformation
  • Leadership traits and behaviours
  • Adaptive leadership
  • Confident decision-making
  • Creative problem-solving

Languages

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate

Timeline

ICF-accredited Business & Personal Coaching - Coaching Programme

Barefoot Coaching
12.2024 - 05.2025

People Development Manager

BDO
07.2023 - 07.2025

Learning and Development Manager

Creative Education Trust
08.2022 - 07.2023

People Capability Project Consultant

HM Courts and Tribunals Services (HMCTS)
10.2018 - 12.2020

Business Psychologist

The Mind Garden Psychological Assessment & Development
10.2017 - 08.2022

MSc - Occupational Psychology

Birkbeck, University of London
09.2014 - 12.2017

Senior Learning & Development Officer

Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (OFGEM)
01.2007 - 07.2017

BSc - Psychology

Pontifical Catholic University (PUCRS)
03.1997 - 12.2001

Psychometrics Test User – BPS Levels A & B - Psychometrics, Occupational

Birkbeck

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