Laurence Forbes

Laurence Forbes is an experienced People Business Partner currently at Leger Shearings Group, overseeing the development of People Strategy with responsibilities that include leading the people team, strategic resourcing, and promoting diversity and inclusion. Prior to this role, Laurence held multiple positions at JCT600 Ltd, including Head of Employee Relations, where strategic management of employee relations activities and policy implementation were key duties, as well as Head of HR, focusing on organizational performance and talent management. Early career experience at Burrows Motor Company Ltd as Human Resources Manager involved managing HR operations and providing strategic insights to the Board. Laurence holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management from Leeds Beckett University and a BA Hons in Business Studies from the University of Portsmouth.