James Soper

James Soper is an experienced organisational development professional currently serving as an Organisational Development Partner at Nottingham Trent University since April 2021. In this role, James oversees the design and delivery of development programmes aligned with the university's strategic goals while leading a high-performing team. Prior to this, James worked as a Learning and Development Consultant at Boots Opticians, where a self-directed online leadership course for new managers was developed, and as a Learning and Development Manager at Buzz Bingo, focusing on impactful learning interventions that increased sales performance. James's earlier experience includes a decade at E.ON UK as a Learning and Development Advisor, providing training and engagement programmes to enhance workforce capabilities. Academically, James holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Sheffield Hallam University and a certificate in Professional Development from the University of Derby.