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Benjamin Fabunmi has a strong background in human resources and people management. benjamin'smost recent role is as the Head of People at The Association of Commonwealth Universities, where they are responsible for developing and delivering the People strategy and operational plan. Prior to this, they worked as a Senior HR Manager at the Royal Academy of Engineering, where they implemented a new HR system and managed HR projects. benjamin also served as an HR Manager at the same organization, ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. Benjamin's experience also includes working as a Human Resources Business Partner at the Pension Protection Fund, where they led on company-wide people initiatives. benjamin began their career as a Human Resources Manager/Trainer at Lewisham Southwark College, where they were responsible for recruitment and selection processes. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Human Resources Advisor at the Royal College of Nursing, drafting policies and procedures and providing advice on sickness absence management. Overall, Benjamin has a strong track record in HR leadership and strategic people management.
Benjamin Fabunmi has a diverse education history. benjamin obtained a Bachelor's degree in Animal Sciences from Obafemi Awolowo University from 1986 to 1991. In 2000 to 2002, they pursued a postgraduate degree in Human Resources at London Metropolitan University.
In terms of professional development, Benjamin earned a Certificate in Occupational Testing (Level A & B) from SHL in 2008. Moreover, they completed a certificate program in Leadership Development at Lifelong Learning UK in 2010.
Benjamin's passion for education led him to pursue further qualifications in teaching. In 2011, they enrolled in Lewisham College to complete a course in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Subsequently, Benjamin attended Canterbury Christ Church University in 2012 to 2013, obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) with a focus on Education.
In addition to their formal education, Benjamin has also obtained certifications in various fields. In 2022, they completed a course on Disability Inclusion in the Workplace from the Institute of Government & Public Policy. Furthermore, in 2023, they obtained a certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies for Business Impact from Emeritus.
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