Mark Allen
People Partner @Southern Water
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WORK HISTORY
People Partner @Southern Water
Worthing, GB
Collaborating with senior leaders to deliver People Plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives Strategic Workforce planning for business units to ensure establishment is fit for purpose for the AMP Coaching and supporting business leaders to embed standards and raise operational capabilities Use data and analytics to track progression, influence decisions and anticipate risk Work with the wider People Team to deliver effective service to all areas of the business by connecting leaders and colleagues Identify operational risks to the business, including workforce gaps, skills deficits and talent shortfalls
EDUCATION
Chartered Management Institute
MCMI
Bournemouth University
BA (Hons)
University of Wales
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
The Institute of Administrative Management
Diploma in Management Practice
Hospitality Awarding Body
NVQ D32-9/94 and D33-9/94 Assessor
British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM)
BIFM Part 1 Certificate
City & Guilds of London Art School
GCGI, City & Guilds Graduateship in Management (Human Resource)
National Training Institute LLC
IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
City and Guilds
GCGI, Leadership and Management
ABOUT MARK ALLEN
Strategic HR transformation leader with 20+ years of cross-border experience across the GCC, UK, and Africa, including complex, multi-contractor ecosystems in construction, infrastructure, and maritime sectors. Proven success in driving Labor Law compliance, scaling HR operations, and leading workforce solutions across high-growth environments. Expert in strategic workforce planning, HRIS deployment, talent acquisition, and cultural transformation. Known for navigating regulatory frameworks, embedding governance, and fostering inclusive, high-performance teams through operational and strategic alignment.Professional Achievements Built NEOM THE LINE’s People Shared Services function, overseeing mobilization, onboarding, and induction for hires, ensuring seamless operational readiness for a giga-project start-up in Saudi. Led HR restructuring for oil & gas business units, aligning workforce segments across Saudi to improve delivery and operational efficiency. Directed pandemic-era People Support strategy, balancing business continuity with employee health, safety, and wellbeing. Delivered organizational restructures across international project portfolios, enhancing agility and workforce optimization within tight operational timelines. Managed full-cycle mobilization/demobilization for Sierra Leone construction programs, integrating workforce strategy across mining, rail, engineering, and port operations. Developed HR infrastructures for remote camp operations in Afghanistan, incorporating compliance, facilities, logistics, and security frameworks. Coordinated emergency HR logistics for expatriates impacted by Cyclone Gonu in Oman, enabling safe return and operational continuity.
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