Jane Garnsey

Jane Garnsey is an experienced HR professional currently serving as People COO at Skipton Building Society since May 2024. Prior to this role, Jane held various positions at TalkTalk from 2008 to 2024, including People Director, where leadership extended over a team of approximately 40 and management of HR operational activities across multiple disciplines. Jane also served as Human Resources Director at TalkTalk Business, partnering closely with executive leadership to develop people strategies for 800 employees. Early career highlights include transforming the People Services function for 2,500 employees at TalkTalk, leading the integration of new HR systems, and managing strategic transformational projects. Jane began professional experience as an Employment Law Advisor at Peninsula Business Services from 2005 to 2008. Academically, Jane holds a BA Hons in French from the University of Leeds and A-Levels from Wigan College.