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Adam Furse

Head Of Governance And Membership at WaterAid

Adam Furse has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Adam started their career as an HR Officer/Manager at the National Crime Squad in 1997. During their time there, they successfully formed and developed a new team and managed the design and implementation of a new reward strategy.

In 2003, Adam became the Head of HR at the Specialist Schools and Academies Trust (SSAT) where they revitalized the HR function, turning it into a successful and highly regarded team. Adam also led recruitment activity during a period of rapid organizational growth.

Adam then moved on to the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in 2007, where they served as the Interim Head of HR Specialist Services. Adam'sresponsibilities included project managing an equal pay audit, contributing to strategic HR planning, and overseeing policy and project development.

In 2008, Adam joined WaterAid as an International HR Project Manager. Adam later became the Head of Organizational Development and UKHR in 2010, where they developed and introduced innovative approaches to reward, led the UKHR team, and achieved Investors in People with a Bronze accreditation.

Adam's roles at WaterAid also included being the Head of Organizational Development, where they project managed the setup of the global governance infrastructure and supported the development of the WaterAid federation. Adam then served as the Interim Global Director of WaterAid International, providing leadership and support to the organization.

In 2019, Adam took on the role of Head of Governance and Membership at WaterAid, where they continued to contribute to the organization's governance and management.

Additionally, Adam had a temporary role at Magic Bus Global in 2019, where they served as the Global Secretary. In this role, they supported the development of the new global entity and focused on increasing engagement, alignment, and good governance.

Throughout their career, Adam Furse has demonstrated their expertise in HR management, organizational development, governance, and project management.

Adam Furse pursued their education at various institutions, starting with the University of Hertfordshire. From 1989 to 1993, they attended the University of Hertfordshire, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Business Studies. Later, from 2007 to 2010, they enrolled at The Open University and earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Development Management. Additionally, they have also obtained certification as a former member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, although specific details regarding the obtained month and year are not available.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Governance And Membership

    July, 2019 - present

  • Interim Global Director Wateraid International

    October, 2020

  • Head Of Organisational Development

    October, 2012

  • Head Of Organisational Development And UKHR

    June, 2010

  • International HR Project Manager

    January, 2008

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