Ela Hughes

People, Culture & Community

London Area, United Kingdom

About

People & Culture leader with 6+ years' experience creating inclusive, values-led workplaces across global teams. Proven track record in developing and executing holistic people strategies that drive engagement, wellbeing, and business performance. Passionate about shaping impactful, human-centered cultures through empathetic leadership and strategic collaboration. Videographer and content creator putting feelings first. Anthropology & Media combined people led cinematography.

Experience

  • Community Manager at The Conscious Travel Foundation
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    In my role, I nurture our global community of members and ensure their voices shape the future of our work. Collaborating closely with our co-founders, Maudie and Olivia, I help design and share upcoming programming, foster meaningful connections, and support key initiatives — including our Climate Fund — to drive positive impact across the travel industry.

  • Professional Musician & Content Creator at Self-employed
    Jun 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 1 mo

  • Jacada Travel (Full-time · 2 yrs 9 mos)
    • People and Culture Manager
      May 2022 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Heading up the People and Culture team and 1/5 of the Senior Leadership Team, I oversee employee culture, recruitment and onboarding, employee wellbeing, benefits, employee life cycle and the people experience at Jacada Travel.

    • People and Culture Manager
      May 2022 - Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Head of Culture at Look After Group
    Nov 2021 - Mar 2022 · 5 mos

  • Frank (4 yrs 8 mos)
    • People and Culture Manager
      Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 · 3 mos

    • Office Manager
      Aug 2018 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    • Junior Research and Planning Executive
      Nov 2016 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos