Iain Brown
Open to Head of People, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Permanent or Interim @Open To Work
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WORK HISTORY
Open to Head of People, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, Permanent or Interim @Open To Work
Worcester, GB
OPEN to Head of People, HR Business Partner, HR Manager, permanent or interimKey AchievementsCulture, Inclusion & Engagement• Championed culture change, launching new vision and values that increased engagement by 22%.• Improved leadership effectiveness from 64% to 72% through targeted development.• Embedded DEI principles into leadership and early careers programmes, strengthening representation.• Enhanced employee voice mechanisms, delivering a 13% uplift in positive communication scores.Strategic Impact & Change Leadership• Led integration of HRIS, ATS and PMS systems, improving reporting, compliance, and recruitment.• Reduced staff turnover by 15% through refreshed attraction, onboarding, and retention strategies.• Drove an 18% annualised GP uplift via a company-wide sales transformation initiative.People Development & Capability Building• Designed a 3-year leadership programme enabling 30 site openings with 85% internal promotions.• Delivered 130+ annual apprenticeships across recruitment, leadership, and support roles.• Introduced succession planning tools to strengthen talent pipelines and leadership continuity.Employee Relations & Governance• Led ER activity for complex cases including TUPE, redundancies, and medical terminations.• Maintained strong engagement with employee forums and representative groups.• Standardised and relaunched all employment policies, ensuring legal compliance and values alignment.Skills: HR Strategy, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Executive Coaching, Governance, Senior Leadership Partnering, Performance Management, Organisational Development, Management Development, Wellbeing, Apprenticeships, Internal Communications, L&D, Employee Relations, Employment Legislation, Programme Development, Change Management, HR Analytics.
EDUCATION
Heart of Worcestershire College
Postgraduate Degree, Human Resources Management and Services
SKILLS
ABOUT IAIN BROWN
People are at the heart of every great business — and helping them thrive is what drives me.As a commercially minded, hands on, HR Leader, I’m passionate about creating workplaces where people feel empowered to perform, develop, and belong. Over the past 15 years across the UK and internationally, I’ve led people strategies that fuel growth, elevate engagement, and build lasting capability.I’m recognised for building high-performing HR functions, shaping inclusive cultures, and aligning people strategy with business goals. My experience spans Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, and Apprenticeships, with proven success in regulated, multi-site environments.Key AchievementsCulture, Inclusion & Engagement• Led a culture transformation introducing new vision and values, increasing engagement by 22%.• Embedded DEI principles into leadership and early careers frameworks, improving diverse representation.Strategic Impact & Change Leadership• Delivered an 18% annualised GP uplift through a company-wide sales transformation initiative.• Implemented integrated HRIS, ATS, and PMS systems, enhancing reporting, compliance, and recruitment outcomes.People Development & Capability Building• Designed and launched a 3-year leadership programme, enabling 30+ site openings with 85% internal promotions.• Delivered 130+ apprenticeships annually, strengthening internal capability and leadership continuity.Employee Relations & Governance• Provided ER leadership on TUPE, redundancy, and complex casework.• Relaunched employment policies to ensure compliance and cultural alignment across all business units.Open to New OpportunitiesWith 25 years in recruitment and HR, I bring strategic foresight, commercial acumen, and a passion for people-led transformation that drives real business impact.I’m open to conversations about:• HR Leader / Head of People / HR Business Partner roles• Permanent or contract opportunities• Generalist or specialist functions• Hybrid or in-officeIf you’re seeking a forward-thinking HR leader who delivers transformation through people, let’s connect.
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