ROBERT BRADY
Solihull
Summary
Results-driven Chief People Officer with extensive experience in implementing HR strategies that drive organisational success. Proficient in talent management, learning and development, and change management, with a focus on quality equality outputs. Demonstrated ability to navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. Background includes work across various sectors such as Healthcare, Education, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Chief People Officer
Acuity Care Group
07.2024 - Current
- Utilised market analysis and innovative recruitment techniques to attract and retain high-calibre candidates.
- Developed and facilitated programmes focusing on communication, recognition, and professional development to improve employee engagement and retention.
- Implements performance management systems that focus on nurturing employee advancement and streamlining continuous improvement processes.
- Engaged with senior leadership to develop comprehensive human resources strategies that align with organisational goals, fostering a cohesive approach to workforce management.
- Developed comprehensive onboarding frameworks that include training schedules, mentorship programmes, and feedback mechanisms to improve new hire integration and satisfaction.
- Developed comprehensive training programmes, utilising various learning methods to upskill employees across all levels.
- Engaged with senior management to comprehend strategic objectives and integrate them with human resources goals, facilitating a unified vision throughout the organisation.
- Facilitated comprehensive leadership development programmes focusing on strategic initiatives, team dynamics, and employee engagement to improve overall organisational effectiveness.
- Implemented strategic changes to operational protocols, focusing on resource allocation and staff collaboration.
- Designed and executed comprehensive health and wellness programmes, focusing on mental and physical wellbeing of staff.
- Designed and executed comprehensive talent management initiatives, focusing on employee engagement and retention strategies.
- Designed and executed a range of employee engagement activities to strengthen company culture and improve team cohesion.
- Utilised data analytics tools to monitor HR trends, assessing performance metrics against established KPIs.
Chief People Officer / Business Advisor
Confidential Company
08.2023 - 01.2026
- Working with a US Investor to review and advise on targeted acquisitions within the Healthcare sector in the UK.
Chief People Officer
Polaris Community (Interim)
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Headcount: 3000. Reporting to the CEO.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, resulting in a 30% increase in hires and a 20% reduction in time-to-fill positions
- Led the development and execution of EDI initiatives, driving a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture
- Led a culture transformation initiative, resulting in a 25% increase in employee engagement scores and a more inclusive and collaborative work environment
- Polaris Community is one of the UK’s largest leading communities of children’s service providers. They offer a wide range of services across various sectors, including fostering, adoption, education, leaving care, and children’s services.
Director of People and Culture
Precious Homes (Interim)
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Headcount: 2000. Reporting to the CEO.
- Led the implementation of a cloud based HRIS and Payroll system, resulting in a 30% reduction in administrative tasks and improved data accuracy
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive health and well-being strategy, resulting in a 20% decrease in employee absenteeism and a 15% increase in employee satisfaction
- Developed a reward and recognition strategy for implementation to drive staff engagement. Reduced costs by £150,000 whilst maintaining an equivalent reward structure.
- Led the design and delivery of comprehensive leadership development programs, resulting in a 30% increase in employee retention.
- Implemented innovative e-learning platforms, expanding access to training resources and promoting continuous learning.
- Developed and facilitated workshops on cross-cultural communication, equality and diversity and inclusive leadership.
- With more than 25 years of experience in the care industry, Precious provides support for autistic adults and/or adults with learning disabilities.
Director of People and Development
Voyage Care
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Headcount: 12,000. Reporting to CEO
- Represented the company through a sale process in all aspects of people analytics, conducting thorough due diligence which led to the smooth and successful sale of the company to a new investor for £400m. Participated in the complete sale process from initial identification of prospects to final completion
- Developed and implemented the 5-year people & culture strategy to ensure the 10,000-member company (six hundred sites) remained the employer of choice
- Led a comprehensive employee engagement strategy, resulting in a 20% increase in employee satisfaction scores (>80%) and a 10% reduction in turnover rate
- Implemented a performance management system, resulting in a 20% improvement in goal alignment and a 15% increase in employee productivity
- Led a change management initiative during six company acquisitions, resulting in seamless integration of cultures and processes, and a 20% increase in employee morale
- Functioned as the lead strategist to plan out & launch an equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) committee. Developed a plan and strategy to drive EDI activities companywide
- Developed and executed a comprehensive digital HR strategy, aligning it with the overall business objectives and ensuring seamless integration with other departments
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive health and well-being strategy, resulting in a 20% decrease in employee absenteeism and a 15% increase in employee satisfaction
- Implemented a leadership development program, resulting in a 40% increase in internal promotions to leadership roles and a stronger leadership pipeline.
- Voyage Care is a sector leading provider, with 35 year’s experience of specialist care and support. We support over 3,500 people with learning disabilities, autism, brain injuries and other complex needs across the UK.
Head of Learning and Development
Voyage Care
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Managed an L&D budget of £3.5m, reported impact capabilities to the executive team to drive informed financial decision-making
- Led the Ofsted process as the Nominated Individual, leading to an overall grade 2 at inspection on two separate occasions
- Delivered an academy model which employed c.350 apprentices, whilst managing the funding (Apprenticeship Levy) income model of £1.5m annually
- Organised 20,000 learning programs and events to meet agreed upon commercial targets
- Identified capability gaps, implemented appropriate learning interventions & led the long-term strategy to upskill 10,000 employees.
Director of Organisational Development
Saga Plc
10.2008 - 12.2016
- Reporting to the HRD and latterly the CEO.
- Played an active part in the sale of the company to Saga Plc and managed all people analytics and due diligence
- Implemented a Management and Leadership Development Programme for 500+ people managers across the group
- Successfully bid and obtained a Skills Funding Agency national contract worth £2m to develop a team of Managers, Assessors & Trainers to deliver qualifications across the workforce
- Developed and implemented training across a 140-branch national network, employing 17,000 staff
- Led the company in the achievement of Grade 2 at Ofsted Inspection
- Saga PLC is a FTSE 250 company with around 20,000 employees and is a leading provider of products and services primarily tailored for customers over the age of 50 in the UK with annual revenues of £1.2Bn. Key divisions include Travel, Insurance and Healthcare which service over 10 million customers.
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Price Waterhouse Coopers
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Led on consultations with major education establishments to navigate government funding and OFSTED requirements
- Led the HR Transformation for a struggling manufacturing company which supported the stabilisation of the company's financial position and a 20% increase in productivity
- Played a key role in the successful turnaround of a financially distressed company, leading to a 30% increase in profitability.
Senior Business Manager
Carter and Carter Plc
01.2000 - 10.2007
- Management responsibility for delivery of qualifications and OFSTED quality standards to major blue-chip clients nationally.
Education
Hons - Management of Manufacturing Systems
University of Central England
BirminghamSkills
- Budgeting and finance acumen
- Strategic visioning
- HR analytics understanding
- Corporate culture shaping
- Wellbeing initiative development
- Talent retention strategy
- Employee relations expertise
- Performance Management
- Employee engagement
- Talent acquisition
- Organisational development
- Strategic leadership
- Data-driven decision-making
Affiliations
Chartered Fellow, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
Timeline
Chief People Officer
Acuity Care Group
07.2024 - Current
Chief People Officer / Business Advisor
Confidential Company
08.2023 - 01.2026
Chief People Officer
Polaris Community (Interim)
03.2023 - 07.2023
Director of People and Culture
Precious Homes (Interim)
07.2022 - 10.2022
Director of People and Development
Voyage Care
12.2017 - 06.2022
Head of Learning and Development
Voyage Care
01.2017 - 12.2017
Director of Organisational Development
Saga Plc
10.2008 - 12.2016
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Price Waterhouse Coopers
10.2007 - 10.2008
Senior Business Manager
Carter and Carter Plc
01.2000 - 10.2007
Hons - Management of Manufacturing Systems
University of Central England