Caroline Farr

Caroline Farr has over 20 years of work experience in various roles in HR, talent management, and operations. Caroline is currently the Director of HR at Penspen, where they are responsible for the development and implementation of the company's talent management strategy. Prior to this, they served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Penspen and the Group Talent & Acquisition Manager, where they successfully delivered a leadership competency framework and launched a performance management cycle.

Before joining Penspen, Caroline worked at G4S UK & Ireland Regional Management as the Head of Talent, where they were responsible for executive resourcing, development, succession, and talent management. Caroline also held the role of Change Manager and Head of Training & Development at G4S, where they developed and implemented training and management development strategies and programs. Additionally, they managed a budget and a team of training professionals.

Caroline's earlier experience includes working at G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd as a Branch General Manager, where they directed and controlled various functional areas of secure logistics depots. Caroline was also an Operations Manager at the same company.

Caroline began their career at WHSmith where they joined their graduate retail management development program. Caroline held various management positions before becoming a Store Manager.

With their extensive experience in HR, talent management, and operations, Caroline has demonstrated their expertise in developing and implementing strategies, designing talent development programs, and managing teams and budgets.

Caroline Farr has a diverse education history. Caroline obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Environmental Pollution Science from the University of South Wales. Additionally, they pursued an Advanced Professional Diploma in Managing Organisational Learning & Development from MOL. Caroline also acquired qualifications in project management, including Prince2 Practitioner certification from APM Group in 2014 and Managing Successful Programmes, Practitioner certification in 2010. Caroline further enhanced their management skills by completing a BTEC Professional Diploma in Management Studies from CMI in 2004. Caroline also has experience in psychometric testing, holding Level A and B qualifications obtained from SHL. Furthermore, they completed a certification in Internal Workplace Mediation from ACAS in 2016. Lastly, Caroline had their secondary education at Pencoed Comprehensive School, where they achieved G.C.S.E's and A Levels. Caroline also participated in a Hay Job Evaluation course, although specific details about it are not provided.