Gail Atkins FCIPD

Gail Atkins FCIPD has a diverse work experience in various HR roles. Gail is currently the Head of People at PACE since May 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Recruitment Specialist at Roc Technologies from May 2017 to April 2021.

From 2012 to 2016, Gail served as an HR Manager at Neilson Financial Services. In this role, they were responsible for recruitment, HR, employee relations, payroll, and office support. Gail successfully implemented a new payroll system, managed the company's careers site relaunch, and oversaw senior and experienced hires. Gail also managed the apprenticeship, graduate/intern, and sponsorship processes.

Before joining Neilson Financial Services, Gail had a series of roles at Hays. From March to December 2012, they were a Senior Business Manager - Hays Human Resources. Gail led a team of HR specialists and handled recruitment for HR roles in the South West of England. From September 2011 to March 2012, Gail held the position of Senior Manager - Hays Human Resources, where they organized HR-related events with external legal providers as part of the SWWDC Management Team. Gail also worked as a Senior Business Manager, recruiting HR professionals in the South West of England from September 2010 to September 2011, and from January to September 2010.

Gail's early career started at Hays Human Resources in 2001. From January 2007 to June 2009, they served as a Senior Manager, responsible for recruiting HR and training professionals in New South Wales, Australia. During this time, they managed a team of nine recruitment consultants. From April 2001 to December 2006, Gail held the role of Senior Manager, specializing in HR and training recruitment in NSW, Australia.

Overall, Gail Atkins FCIPD has a strong background in HR, encompassing recruitment, HR management, employee relations, payroll, and office support functions. Gail has experience in managing teams and implementing new systems.

Gail Atkins FCIPD completed their education at the University of Humberside, Hull from 1990 to 1993, where they obtained a BA (Hons) degree in European Administration with a focus on French and German.

In terms of additional certifications, Gail obtained several qualifications. Gail obtained the Chartered Fellow status from CIPD in May 2023. In June 2022, they completed the Mental Health First Aid course offered by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England. In May 2021, they achieved the Chartered status from CIPD. Gail also holds an Interior Design Diploma from New Skills Academy (part of BE-A Education Ltd), which they obtained in June 2020, along with a Mental Health First Aid certification from the same institution. In March 2017, they completed the Level 3 Award in Education & Training offered by Great Achievers. Furthermore, they obtained a Paediatric First Aid certification from St Johns Ambulance in October 2016. It is important to note that no specific information is provided regarding the institution where they obtained the First Aid at Work qualification.