Alison Alexander
Personal profile
A highly regarded and credible Chartered Fellow CIPD (FCIPD) with 30 years’ experience as a people-centred HR professional in the education/public/not-for-profit sectors, mainly as a generalist and employee relations specialist, in operational and strategic roles. Experience has been in large, multi-site, fast changing and unionised environments. 20+ years’ experience in Education HR working with schools/academies and MATs. Specific interest in staff wellbeing and mediation.
Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality and impactful HR consultancy services with 100% buy-back from customers and driving significant organisational improvements. Focused on achieving positive outcomes through an inclusive, proactive and measured approach. Led and managed large and complex change processes including restructures and TUPE.
Key skills include strong communication and interpersonal skills including negotiation, influencing and emotional intelligence. Experienced in leading small teams and managing large and complex caseloads, advising across the employee lifecycle, including safeguarding and working at pace. Sound knowledge of employment law, local government/teachers’ terms and conditions and good employment practice.
Specialism(s)
Training Delivery, Wellbeing & Mental Health, Mediation, Investigation / Audit, Disciplinary Investigations, Grievance Investigations, Other Employee Relations casework, Job Evaluation, Organisational Design, Project Management, Policy Development/Design, Transformation/Change Management, L & D Training
- No of years Public Sector experience: 30
- Sector Specialism:
Education & Local Government
