Kelly Eaton MCIPD

Kelly Eaton MCIPD has a diverse work experience spanning several companies. In their current role as the Diversity and Inclusion Lead for the Project Delivery Profession at the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), they are responsible for setting the strategy and promoting diversity and inclusion across a profession of over 14,000 people. Kelly communicates with and engages profession members and stakeholders to drive behavioral changes and secure support for key initiatives.

Prior to this, Kelly worked as the Project Delivery Profession EU Exit Resourcing Lead at IPA, where they collaborated with the Cabinet Office and other Civil Service colleagues to maintain an accurate understanding of project profession resourcing supply and demand for the EU Exit.

Before joining IPA, Kelly held various roles within the Civil Service Fast Stream program. As a Fast Stream Talent Manager, they ensured the effective delivery of the Corporate Fast Stream Program through the management of a team of Cohort Leaders and Senior Cohort Leaders. Kelly also had oversight of the International In-Scheme option. As a Fast Stream Cohort Leader, they managed a group of 25-30 Fast Streamers, providing performance management, career development, and building relationships with departments. Additionally, they served as the Civil Service Fast Stream Assignments Manager, responsible for the placement of graduates to government departments.

Kelly also gained experience at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, where they worked as the HR Change Communications and Engagement Lead. Kelly was responsible for communicating and engaging stakeholders on the 'Next Generation HR' change program.

At the Rural Payments Agency, Kelly held multiple roles, including Leadership and Professional Development Manager. In this capacity, they managed leadership development for senior leadership and facilitated the development of the agency's talent pool. Kelly also played a role in the agency's involvement with the Civil Service Fast Stream and managed a centralized development budget.

Overall, Kelly Eaton MCIPD has a wealth of experience in diversity and inclusion, resourcing, talent management, communications, and leadership development within the public sector.

Kelly Eaton MCIPD completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Psychology at the University of Bristol from 2004 to 2007. In 2011, they pursued a Post Graduate Advanced Diploma in CIPD - Human Resources Management at the University of Surrey, which they completed in 2013. Additionally, they acquired another Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Bristol, but the exact dates of this degree are not provided.