Ridhima Tomar
London
Summary
My purpose is to empower individuals to unlock their full potential, fostering personal growth while creating meaningful value for the organizations and communities they contribute to.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director
Common Purpose
11.2018 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Common Purpose is a global organisation that delivers leadership development programmes for individuals and organizations. Led design, delivery and business development for global, national, and regional leadership programmes across sectors.
- Opened new talent markets in Europe and Middle East, generating £100-120K annually by delivering talent development programmes
- Defined capability gaps and development learning strategies aligned to business goals across sectors
- Partnered with People teams and business leaders at a major UK health charity to deliver 13 virtual workshops for 220 staff, driving a culture shift where 80% of participants reported increased confidence in embedding organizational values and shifting behaviours
- Curated an EDI e-learning programme for a global academic firm; 88% gained tools for inclusive practice
- Co-created learning solutions with NHS leadership during COVID; 85% reported increased capability in collaborative
- Led the American Express Leadership Academy, managing £90K budget and full programme
- Achieved 5.6/6 facilitator rating and 89% improvement in inclusive behaviours across key programmes
- Opened new markets in Europe and MENA, generating £100–120K annually through bespoke talent programmes
Expert Adviser, Non-Executive
London Fire Brigade
12.2020 - 05.2023
- Applied behavioural insights to enhance the delivery of the Inclusion Plan
- Advised Board on leadership development and inclusive practice using research and lived experience
Member of Independent Community Scrutiny Group
City of London Police
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Advised on EDI strategy and cultural transformation initiatives
- Provided insight on policing matters with a focus on inclusive engagement
Senior Partnerships Manager
Common Purpose
01.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Manager Policy Research & Advocacy
SaveLife Foundation
01.2015 - 06.2016
- Led research and advocacy projects with Indian government bodies to address road safety policy gaps
- Designed strategies and managed diverse stakeholder relationships to drive policy impact
Journalist/Anchor
INX News TV
01.2010 - 07.2013
Education
CIPD Level 5 Associate - Organizational Learning and Development
08.2025
NCFE Level 2 - Equality and Diversity
South Thames College
MSc. in Social Policy And Development - Social Policy & Development
London School of Economics And Political Science (LSE)
Bachelors of Journalism & Mass Communications - undefined
Amity University
Skills
- Leadership & Talent Development
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Neuroscience design and delivery approach
- Customer-centric
- Stakeholder management & influence
- Learning communications and engagement
- Data-driven
- Communications
- Mentoring & Coaching
Additional Information
TBD
Timeline
Expert Adviser, Non-Executive
London Fire Brigade
12.2020 - 05.2023
Development Director
Common Purpose
11.2018 - 03.2025
Member of Independent Community Scrutiny Group
City of London Police
08.2018 - 10.2019
Senior Partnerships Manager
Common Purpose
01.2017 - 10.2018
Senior Manager Policy Research & Advocacy
SaveLife Foundation
01.2015 - 06.2016
Journalist/Anchor
INX News TV
01.2010 - 07.2013
NCFE Level 2 - Equality and Diversity
South Thames College
Bachelors of Journalism & Mass Communications - undefined
Amity University
CIPD Level 5 Associate - Organizational Learning and Development
MSc. in Social Policy And Development - Social Policy & Development
London School of Economics And Political Science (LSE)
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