Jenna Gipson

Jenna Gipson (Assoc CIPD) is an experienced HR professional currently serving as the Head of HR Employee Relations and HR Business Partner at Westcountry Schools Trust since March 2021. Previous roles include Human Resources Advisor at Ivybridge Community College and Employment Paralegal/HR Advisor at Stephens Scown. Jenna's extensive background in HR began at Riverford Organic Farmers, where various roles included People Business Partner and HR Advisor, and earlier positions at Thomas Cook as a Travel Agent and Foreign Exchange Cashier. Educational qualifications include an Advanced Diploma in Strategic People Management (CIPD Level 7) from ICS Learn and a Human Resources Management and Services degree (CIPD Level 5) from South Devon College. Additional studies include A'Levels in Sociology, Physical Education, English Language, Philosophy & Ethics, and General Studies from Churston Grammar School.