Sara Donaldson
Organisational Development Lead @Clarion Housing Group
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WORK HISTORY
Organisational Development Lead @Clarion Housing Group
Lead the delivery of a proactive and customer focused OD & L&D service working in partnership with senior leaders and managers to progress organisation wide initiatives aimed to embed a culture of leadership and performance excellence in line with our values. Focusing on Culture, Values & Behaviours, Leadership Development, Talent & Succession, & Performance Management.· Shaped and implemented organisational development strategy and change initiatives aligned with business objectives.· Led on commercial decision-making: · Procured suitable providers, engaged and enrolled colleagues in leadership, AI/digital/data, finance, project management, trades and housing apprenticeships to build future focused skills and maximize levy utilization, improving retention and professional standards. · Implemented a mentoring programme across the organisation to support the personal and professional development of colleagues· Designed and delivered senior leadership programmes promoting authentic leadership and accountability.· Conducted organisational needs analysis to inform targeted development plans and learning pathways.· Led change management processes in collaboration with HR and senior stakeholders.· Championed diversity and inclusion through strategic engagement and communications e.g launch of women in leadership apprenticeship programme; engaging with & promoting apprenticeship and mentoring opportunities within our networks.· Prepared KPI achievement reports and communications for executive and board-level audiences e.g reporting on performance and EDI metrics across programmes; promoting the benefits and ROI in recruiting more apprentices across the organisation· Managed apprenticeship levy balance of £3M and the L&D budgets for senior leadership, graduate development programmes and a budget of £150k for Level 5 professionalisation qualification for over 100 senior leaders.
EDUCATION
St. John's College, Johannesburg, South Africa
A levels, English Literature; French; Humanities
University of Lancashire
Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Journalism with American Studies
South Craven high School
GCSE's, English Language & Literature; Maths; Sociology; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; French; Humanities; Mu
SKILLS
ABOUT SARA DONALDSON
With over 20 years of experience in organisational development and strategic learning, I bring a proven track record in designing and implementing initiatives that enhance leadership capabilities, drive cultural change, and align talent strategies with business objectives. As a CIPD-certified professional, I am committed to delivering innovative, values-driven solutions that foster high-performing and inclusive workplace cultures. At Clarion Housing Group, I lead proactive OD and L&D efforts, focusing on embedding leadership excellence through initiatives in culture, values, leadership development, and performance management. I am passionate about fostering collaboration, championing diversity, and implementing tailored development pathways to empower teams and drive organisational success.
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