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Sandra Hagg

Sandra Hagg

Brighton

Summary

As a proactive and creative Learning & Development professional with leadership experience, bringing a strong record of designing and delivering impactful training and development programs that drive employee growth and performance. My expertise spans customer service, soft skills, and onboarding, with a focus on aligning learning initiatives to business and compliance needs in complex environments.

In current role at the Financial Ombudsman Service, I lead onboarding for new investigators, combining structured planning tools, performance metrics, and feedback-driven learning to build confidence and capability. I’ve enhanced soft skills modules and introduced engaging learning frameworks to boost learner outcomes and service quality.

My background includes managing training for graduate IT consultants developing adaptable, audience-specific content and refining consultative partnering skills with senior stakeholders to meet talent development goals. I have experience coordinating end-to-end programs, supporting performance processes, and managing learning platforms and reporting tools.

A foundation in graphic design supports ability to create visually effective materials that reinforce key concepts and learner retention. Known for my collaborative, energetic style and attention to continuous improvement, I bring strong administrative capability, stakeholder engagement, and programme coordination skills.

I’m excited to contribute my L&D experience—particularly in onboarding, leadership, and performance development—to support your firm’s evolving talent strategy

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Learning and Development Advisor

Financial Ombudsman Service
London
10.2024 - Current
  • Developed structured feedback framework for academy team, improving collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across talent development initiatives.
  • Refreshed and modernised training materials to align with evolving business needs, regulatory changes, and firmwide policy updates, ensuring compliance and relevance.
  • Designed and implemented comprehensive onboarding programs for new investigators and contingent workforce, enhancing knowledge transfer and early performance success.
  • Partnered with facilitators and digital teams to create blended learning solutions, integrating technology and interactive elements for high engagement and learning impact.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across business units to gather insights and data, shaping onboarding and training programs that meet role-specific and organizational requirements.
  • Provided consultative L&D advice to business on wide range of talent development topics, while managing relationships with external vendors to deliver high-quality programs and resources.

Academy Trainer and Team Leader

FDM Group
London
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Acted as team lead for consultants awaiting placement by creating structured development pods focused on enhancing role-specific capabilities and bridging skills gaps.
  • Facilitated agile ceremonies (e.g., daily stand-ups, sprint reviews) and supported team members in meeting project requirements, aligning with broader talent development goals.
  • Designed and delivered engaging virtual and in-person workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions tailored to both consultants and internal staff, improving participation and retention.
  • Built strong employee relationships through consistent communication, mentoring, and coaching—particularly while leading team of early-career professionals.
  • Developed and implemented training sessions targeting identified skills gaps, using performance data and feedback to refine content and delivery methods.
  • Mentored and coached junior consultants to ensure readiness for placement, using structured skills reviews, feedback loops, and continuous support.
  • Partnered with internal stakeholders to assess development needs and propose tailored learning interventions, contributing to leadership pipeline development.
  • Conducted learning needs analysis to identify gaps and implement targeted training solutions, supporting continuous improvement and workforce capability uplift.

Coaching and Traning Specialist

American Express
Brighton, East Sussex
02.2018 - 11.2021
  • Designed and facilitated in-person and virtual training sessions across European teams, tailoring content to evolving business needs and cultural contexts.
  • Improved customer satisfaction scores by coaching individuals and teams on service delivery, embedding best practices and behavioural skills.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to implement customer service training strategies, ensuring consistent approach to service excellence across multiple markets.
  • Developed and executed coaching plans for individuals and teams, using customer performance data to target specific improvement areas.
  • Leveraged feedback tools and Voice of Customer Metrics (VOCM) to identify service gaps and provided actionable insights to leadership and frontline teams, enhancing overall customer experience.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self employed
London, City of London
01.2015 - 02.2018
  • Consistently maintained up-to-date knowledge of emerging tools, technologies, and best practices to ensure work remained current and innovative.
  • Developed tailored visual solutions to effectively meet client requirements and enhance communication impact.
  • Utilised advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint to produce high-quality, visually engaging presentations and materials.

Education

Professional Scrum Master - Project Management

Scrum Org
Virtial
10/2022 -

Bachelor of Arts - Design

London College of Communication
London
06.2015

Foundation Degree in Arts - Art

Chelsea College of the Arts
London
07.2011

Certificate of Higher Education - Drama learning methods

Uppsala University
Uppsala Sweden
06.2005

Skills

  • Training and Program Development
  • Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Project Management
  • Facilitation and Communication
  • Data and Feedback Analysis
  • Solutions Focused
  • Creative Thinking
  • Stakeholders Management

Languages

English
Fluent
Swedish
Native

Timeline

Learning and Development Advisor

Financial Ombudsman Service
10.2024 - Current

Academy Trainer and Team Leader

FDM Group
05.2022 - 05.2024

Coaching and Traning Specialist

American Express
02.2018 - 11.2021

Freelance Graphic Designer

Self employed
01.2015 - 02.2018

Professional Scrum Master - Project Management

Scrum Org
10/2022 -

Bachelor of Arts - Design

London College of Communication

Foundation Degree in Arts - Art

Chelsea College of the Arts

Certificate of Higher Education - Drama learning methods

Uppsala University
Sandra Hagg