Dr. Neil Lancaster Fcipd

Dr. Neil Lancaster FCIPD has extensive work experience in human resources management. Their most recent role was as the Head of Human Resources at DN Colleges Group, where they led a team responsible for operational HR, recruitment, HR business partnering, and payroll. Prior to that, they worked as a self-employed Human Resources Director.

From 2009 to 2020, Dr. Lancaster served as the Human Resources Director at NOVOMATIC UK Technology Group - Gamestec Playnation Group, where they were responsible for HR strategy, leading the HR team, and overseeing additional areas such as pensions, facilities, fleet, health & safety, and loss prevention. During their tenure, they played a key role in transforming the business from an analogue to a digital operator, resulting in increased profits.

Earlier in their career, Dr. Lancaster held various HR leadership positions at Gamestec Leisure Limited - Danoptra Limited, NG Bailey, Bailey Telecom, Kvaerner Process, NHS Supplies, and Bechtel. In these roles, they demonstrated expertise in HR transformation, talent management, HRIS, employee relations, policy setting, reward/pensions, recruitment, and training and development. Throughout their career, they have consistently focused on delivering value to the business and promoting overall career development.

Dr. Neil Lancaster FCIPD has a diverse education history. In 1984, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Science from Liverpool John Moores University. Following this, in 1989, they pursued a program in Human Resources at Doncaster College, earning a Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) qualification. In 1995, Dr. Lancaster attended the University of Sunderland, where they obtained a Master of Science degree in Strategic Human Resource Management. Continuing their academic journey, they enrolled in Alliance Manchester Business School in 1997 and completed a postgraduate program in Strategic Marketing. Finally, from 2001 to 2011, they pursued a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) with a focus on Leadership and Business Management at Sheffield Hallam University. Dr. Neil Lancaster has cultivated a solid educational background across multiple disciplines to support their professional endeavors.