Lou Colton (Assoc CIPD)

Lou Colton (Assoc CIPD) has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries, with a focus on human resources and governance. Lou's most recent position was at Prima Group, where they started as an HR and Governance Officer in October 2016. They then progressed to HR Officer in December 2017 and later became the HR & Group Services Manager in November 2018. Currently, Lou holds the position of Head of HR & Group Services with Prima Group.

Prior to their time at Prima Group, Lou worked as a Business Support Officer at Crosby Housing Association from August 2014 until October 2016. In this role, Lou's responsibilities included scheduling meetings, coordinating agendas and meeting minutes, and managing back-office supplies.

Lou's earlier experience includes a long tenure at the United Kingdom Border Agency, where they held the position of Executive Officer from April 1999 to November 2011. In this role, Lou provided training, support, and advice to a team of staff and communicated regulatory updates and procedural changes. They also implemented a 360-degree feedback policy.

Overall, Lou Colton (Assoc CIPD) has a strong background in HR and governance, with experience in managing teams, coordinating meetings, and providing training and support. They are currently in a leadership position at Prima Group, overseeing HR and group services.

Lou Colton (Assoc CIPD) completed a Foundation Diploma in CIPD Human Resource Practice at The City of Liverpool College from 2016 to 2017. Later on, in 2017 to 2018, Lou pursued a CPD in Human Resource Management at Liverpool John Moores University.