Douglas Sipple

Douglas Sipple is an experienced professional in occupational health and wellbeing, currently serving as the Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service at Greater Manchester Police since July 2021. With a background in management spanning various sectors, including retail and optical services, Douglas has held roles such as Occupational Health, Wellbeing and Welfare Manager and Practice Manager. Notably, at Boots Opticians, Douglas played a pivotal role as the regional Employee Relations Manager while managing a high-performing store. With a proven track record of implementing effective onboarding programs and operational systems, Douglas has enhanced organizational performance across roles at Long Tall Sally and Ted Baker, where significant sales improvements were achieved. Holding a CIPD Intermediate Certificate and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from the University of Exeter, Douglas combines extensive management expertise with a strong focus on employee wellbeing.