Sarah Thornely On Maternity Leave (Assoc. CIPD)

Sarah Thornely (Assoc. CIPD) has a strong background in HR and fashion retail. Prior to going on maternity leave, they held various roles at THOMAS SABO, including Head of HR, UK & Ireland, HR Manager, UK & Ireland, and HR Advisor, UK & Ireland. Before that, they gained experience as a Retail HR Partner at Oliver Bonas, a Senior Consultant in Fashion and Retail Recruitment at CVUK Fashion & Retail Recruitment, and held managerial positions at Kurt Geiger. Sarah'sroles at Kurt Geiger included Womenswear Manager, Deputy GM, Store Manager, and Assistant Manager. Sarah also worked as a Sales Assistant at French Connection.

Sarah Thornely (Assoc. CIPD) has a well-rounded education history. In 1990, they began their academic journey at Brighton College, where they pursued A Levels in Dance, P.E., and German. After completing their A Levels in 2004, they moved on to London Studio Centre and obtained a Certificate of Higher Education in Theatre Dance, which lasted from 2004 to 2006.

More recently, in 2019, Sarah enrolled in CIPD Qualifications, where they successfully completed the CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resource Management in 2020. This qualification further enhanced their knowledge and proficiency in the field.

In addition to their formal education, Sarah has also earned several certifications. Sarah became an Associate Member of CIPD in September 2020, demonstrating their commitment to professional growth within the HR industry. Furthermore, in May 2021, they obtained the Everymind Champion certification from Everymind at Work, emphasizing their dedication to mental health and well-being.

Currently, Sarah is on maternity leave, taking a temporary break from their professional endeavors to focus on their family.