Gemma Powell Msc Chartered Fcipd

Gemma Powell MSc Chartered FCIPD has a diverse work experience spanning across various companies and roles. Starting from 2003, Gemma worked at TOPSHOP TOPMAN as a Top Level Sales Advisor and then moved on to become a Brand Manager. In 2008, they joined Mamas & Papas as an Assistant Manager and later joined Paperchase as a Dual Site Store Manager (HR Support) in 2009.

In 2013, Gemma worked as an HR Officer at S&U PLC before joining Contact Transport Ltd in 2014 as a Group HR Manager. At Contact Transport Ltd, they established the HR function and worked closely with the Board of Directors.

In 2016, Gemma joined Purplebricks Group PLC as the Head of HR, where they established a scalable HR function across different countries and was responsible for all aspects of HR across the global business.

Since 2018, Gemma has been working at Centrick as a People Director. As a Board Director, they provide strategic direction on all people matters and oversees the People Team, Internal Communications, Culture, and payroll for the Centrick Group. Gemma is also responsible for associated budgeting in collaboration with the Board and Group Finance.

Gemma Powell MSc Chartered FCIPD has a comprehensive education history that includes multiple degrees and qualifications in the field of human resource management. In 1998 and 2005, they attended The City Technology College, where they pursued studies but did not obtain a specific degree. In 2005 and 2006, Gemma enrolled at Birmingham City University, although no information about the degree or field of study is provided. Gemma furthered their education by attending ICS Home Learning from 2011 to 2012, where they completed a CIPD Level 3 in Human Resource Practice. Following this, from 2013 to 2015, they studied at Solihull College, where they achieved a CIPD Level 7 in Human Resource Management. Most recently, in 2021, Gemma undertook a Master's degree in Strategic Human Resource Management at The University of Salford.