Kirsten Frew (MCIPD)

Kirsten Frew (MCIPD) has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Kirsten is currently serving as the Head of HR and OD at Stevenage Borough Council since April 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior HR and Transformation Manager at the same organization starting from November 2019. Kirsten also has significant experience as an HR Manager (Employee Resourcing) at Stevenage Borough Council from July 2013 to November 2019.

Before joining Stevenage Borough Council, Kirsten worked at NHS 24 as the Workforce Planning and Development Manager from May 2008 to June 2013. In this role, they were responsible for formulating and implementing workforce plans in collaboration with senior managers, designing assessment materials for recruitment and development purposes, and utilizing various tools and techniques including occupational psychometrics and testing.

Additionally, Kirsten has experience as a Recruitment Consultant at Michael Page from September 2007 to May 2008. Kirsten also served as a Commercial Manager at Marks and Spencer from September 2005 to September 2007 and as a Sales Advisor/Supervisor at New Look from May 2002 to August 2005.

Kirsten Frew (MCIPD) earned a BSc (Hons) in Biological Science, with a concentration in Genetics, from The University of Edinburgh between 2001 and 2005. Subsequently, they completed an MSc in Human Resource Management at Glasgow Caledonian University from 2009 to 2012. Kirsten Frew also holds various additional certifications, including Chartered Member from CIPD obtained in September 2009, Foundation Facilitation from APMG International completed in August 2018, and Occupational Testing and Occupational Psychometrics Level A and B from SHL Talent Measurement from CEB obtained in May 2009. Kirsten also possesses a certification as a Facilitation Practitioner from APMG International, although the specific dates of obtaining this certification are not provided.