Emma Henry

Targeted Support People Manager Skills Team Lead at Waitrose & Partners

Emma Henry has a diverse work experience in various industries. Emma began their career as a waitress in various establishments from 2003 to 2009. In 2009, they transitioned to the education sector and worked as a Science Teacher at Blythe Bridge High School, specializing in biology and teaching students aged 11-18. Emma held this position until 2011.

Emma then joined John Lewis in 2011 and took on multiple roles within the company. As a Graduate, they gained a comprehensive understanding of the retail operation, including buying, merchandising, distribution, online sales, and selling. Emma also managed teams of selling assistants. From 2013 to 2014, Emma served as a Section Manager Warehouse and was responsible for overseeing warehouse operations. Emma later became a Department Manager Inbound, managing a team to receive stock and ensuring supplier compliance. In 2015, they briefly worked as a Change Manager, coordinating site closure and change projects, as well as handling partner engagement and events planning.

Emma returned to John Lewis in 2017 as a Department Manager Decant at the Magna Park Campus until 2020. Emma'sresponsibilities included managing the decant department.

Since 2021, Emma has been working at Waitrose & Partners. Emma started as a Branch Manager and later transitioned to the role of Targeted Support People Manager Skills Team Lead. A precise end date is not provided for their roles at Waitrose & Partners.

Emma Henry has a well-rounded education history. Emma obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from The University of Manchester between 2005 and 2008. Prior to that, they completed their A-levels at Alleynes High School, where their field of study included Biology, Chemistry, History, Sociology, and General Studies from 2003 to 2005. Emma later pursued a postgraduate degree in education with a focus on Science at Keele University, although the exact dates of this program are not specified. In recent years, Emma has furthered their education in the field of Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General, completing a CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) degree from Developing People Group in 2021. Additionally, Emma holds various certifications, including a Personal Alcohol licence holder qualification from Cheshire East Council in 2022 and a CIPD Level 7 certification obtained in 2021 from DPG plc. Emma also completed a Continuous Improvement Practitioner course in 2015 and an MHE (Material Handling Equipment) Management and Supervisors Course in 2013.

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  • Targeted Support People Manager Skills Team Lead

    May, 2023 - present

  • Branch Manager

    May, 2022

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