Lauren Cutter
New Alresford,Hampshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in talent assessment, psychometric testing, and succession planning. Demonstrates exceptional skills in mentoring and coaching, leadership development, and interpersonal communication. Adept at fostering resilience under pressure and excelling in team leadership roles. Adaptable and resilient individual with an ability to influence, negotiate and coach (Hogan). Committed to leveraging these competencies to drive organisational success and support career growth within dynamic environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Talent Management
NATS
Whiteley, Hampshire
04.2024 - 02.2026
- Lead the NATS yearly Talent cycle, with circa 40 identified Talent each year.
- Aligned talent management strategy with business goals for overall organisational success.
- Developed talent management strategies by collaborating with department heads and HR colleagues.
- Created meaningful insights for Nomination Committee and Executive Insights utilising Talent data.
- Collaborated with Head of Learning to ensure effective programmes were created and run for identified Talent.
- Delivery of the NATS Early Career Programmes, bringing in 50 new recruits each year.
- Lead relationships with the Trade Unions and provide monthly update accordingly.
- Strategially work with key points of contacts and finance to ensure feasability for future business needs and budgets.
- Deputise for Head of Talent and HR Services, in particular areas of key strategic prioroity such as executive searches and nomination committee updates.
Talent Manager
NATS
Whiteley, Hampshire
08.2022 - 04.2024
Talent Partner
NATS
Whiteley, Hampshire
11.2018 - 08.2022
Talent & Leadership Development Advisor
NATS
Whiteley, Hampshire
05.2018 - 11.2018
Group Learning & Development Manager
The AA
Basingstoke, Hampshire
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Conducted regular skill gap analyses, guiding the development of targeted training content.
- Streamlined onboarding process by creating an intuitive induction programme for new hires.
- Coordinated successful workshops to enhance workforce skills in line with Management and Leadership developments.
- Implemented a new Learning Management System and Managed Service Provision, collaborating successful with internal and external stakeholders.
- Implemented training provisions for remote employees.
Learning & Development Advisor
Centrica
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Streamlined and delivered company-wide training initiatives for increased operational efficiency and consistency.
- Collaborated with HR team to align learning objectives with business goals.
- Promoted knowledge sharing through the establishment of Group wide competency framework to support succession and mobilisation across the Finance function.
- Managed the pipeline of Talent and Early Careers Talent through the Graduate Programme and accountancy qualifications.
Co-ordinator, Midstream Risk & Strategy
Centrica
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
01.2013 - 02.2014
Resourcing Co-ordinator
Centrica
Windsor, Windsor and Maidenhead
07.2011 - 01.2013
Trainee Forensic Psychologist
Parsons Dowd Psychological
Newcastle upon Tyne
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Conducted Forensic Psychological assessments as part of the legal process in child custody and criminal cases.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Forensic Psychology
London Metropolitan University
City of london 09.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Durham University
Durham 10.2005 - 07.2009
Skills
- Talent assessment
- Psychometric testing
- Succession planning
- Mentoring and coaching
- Leadership development
- Psychometric assessment
- Interpersonal savvy
- Resilience under pressure
- Interpersonal communication
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Hogan Practitioner
- Emotionally intelligent leadership
Timeline
Head of Talent Management
NATS
04.2024 - 02.2026
Talent Manager
NATS
08.2022 - 04.2024
Talent Partner
NATS
11.2018 - 08.2022
Talent & Leadership Development Advisor
NATS
05.2018 - 11.2018
Group Learning & Development Manager
The AA
04.2016 - 04.2018
Learning & Development Advisor
Centrica
03.2014 - 04.2016
Co-ordinator, Midstream Risk & Strategy
Centrica
01.2013 - 02.2014
Resourcing Co-ordinator
Centrica
07.2011 - 01.2013
Trainee Forensic Psychologist
Parsons Dowd Psychological
10.2010 - 03.2011
Post Graduate Diploma - Forensic Psychology
London Metropolitan University
09.2009 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Applied Psychology
Durham University
10.2005 - 07.2009