Sandra Lopes

Sandra Lopes (Assoc. CIPD) is an experienced HR professional currently serving as a People Consultant on external secondment at Essex County Council since October 2024. As an HR & Change Partner at Suffolk County Council since September 2018, Sandra has led various people-related change programs and provided coaching and support to senior leaders to enhance organizational performance. Concurrently, Sandra works as an Enterprise Adviser for The Careers & Enterprise Company, promoting impactful careers programs in schools and addressing youth unemployment. Previous experience includes significant roles at British Airways, where Sandra managed colleague engagement strategies, project management, and employee relations, contributing to efficiency improvements and effective stakeholder management. Sandra holds a Postgraduate degree in Human Resources Management and a BA (Hons) in Business Studies, complemented by ongoing CIPD qualifications.