Linda Purdie Msc

Linda Purdie holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Resources Management from the University of Sunderland, earned between 2002 and 2005. Currently serving as the Head of HR at Barker and Stonehouse since June 2019, Linda previously held the position of HR Manager - People & Organisation at Husqvarna Group from October 2002 to May 2019. In the role at Husqvarna Group, responsibilities included providing HR advice, managing the Occupational Health Service, conducting annual Team Surveys, ensuring compliance with Investors in People standards, overseeing absence management, updating policies, supporting new system implementations, and handling disciplinary and grievance issues. Linda Purdie is also an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).