A commercially focussed Director able to quickly establish credibility and and contribute to organisational change and business development. With 20 years experience as a HR Generalist I have a pragmatic and proven background and am able to add value in any organisation.

Group Head of HR @ From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Carlisle, United KingdomGroup Director of HR @ Group Director of HR for an independent media business with Publishing, Print and Radio divisions. Responsible for all aspects of HR both strategic and operational. Additional commercial responsibilities in both established business and new innovation. From November 2010 to April 2014 (3 years 6 months) HR Consultancy @ I have recently set up my own Company called People Framework Ltd to provide tailored, practical and cost effective HR advice and solutions. Services include: day to day operational HR support, business restructures/organisational design, recruitment & interviewing, performance management, training & development, contracts, policies & procedures, staff handbooks, developing business strategy. From January 2010 to November 2010 (11 months) Commercial Director @ Board Director responsible for all commercial, operational and people aspects of the business. Designed and delivered strategic programmes of change. From August 2006 to July 2009 (3 years) Head of HR Business Delivery @ Implemented HR strategy to support business objectives. Designed, developed and implemented C&G accredited career paths for employees, along with redesigning pay and commission structures. Worked exstensively on employee satisfaction. From February 2004 to April 2006 (2 years 3 months) National HR Manager - Retail @ Worked closely with Operations Director on the performance of the brand (Millers Kitchen and Premier Lodge) up to the aquisition by the Spirit Group. From March 2003 to February 2004 (1 year) HR Business Partner @ Operational HR support to 40 sites imroving performance and profitability. From May 1998 to February 2003 (4 years 10 months) HR Manager/ Asst Store Manager @ Managed a £700k refurbishment and rebranding from Binns to HoF. Introduced 5 contemporary fashion houses resulting in 70% sales growth. From April 1996 to May 1998 (2 years 2 months) Personnel Assistant @ Introduced modular manufacturing and multi skilling. From March 1992 to April 1996 (4 years 2 months)

CIPD @ Keswick School Gillian Dixon is skilled in: Coaching, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Performance Management, TUPE, Recruiting, Human Resources, HR Consulting, Personnel Management, Change Management, Interviews, Leadership, Business Strategy, HRIS, Management, Strategy, Training, Talent Management