Kate F.

A driven leader, passionate about doing things better, doing things right and doing it with respect.

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

About

An experienced, high performing HR Director with a sound knowledge of the Logistics sector, I thrive on working within fast-paced, complex and dynamic environments. I provide strategic, business focussed solutions, leading on people change programmes and supporting business growth. I ensure effective HR delivery through leading effective, engaged HR teams, and in driving improvements across HR practice and process.

Experience

  • DHL Supply Chain (14 yrs 4 mos)
    • Head of Talent and Development
      May 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Human Resources Director
      Feb 2023 - May 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      HR Director - DSC UKI Consumer

    • Human Resources Director
      Jan 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 6 mos

      HR Director covering the East region of the UK business. I lead a team of 25 HR Business Partners, ensuring effective HR Operational delivery, aligned to UK priorities, and enabling the implementation of new business and major change programmes.

  • Transport for London (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • People Management Advise Specialist
      2009 - 2012 · 3 yrs

      A one year placement during the third and final year of a HR Professional Development Scheme. I was then made permanent in this role. The role involved the provision of ER advise and coaching of managers around case management; Grievance, Disciplinary, Performance Management, Absence and Employment Tribunal claims. I performed the roles across various divisions of London Underground and supported the roll out of absence management processes and improvement initiatives.

    • HR Business Partner
      Mar 2011 - Sep 2011 · 7 mos

      A secondment covering maternity leave. I was responsible for the development and delivery of HR Strategy and the provision of Operational HR support for the Victoria Line of London Underground. I was a driver for improved business performance, providing a focus on workplace engagement, management capability and roll out of change initiatives. A key achievement in this role was the development and delivery of a new Supervisory Development Programme.

    • HR Business Partner
      Oct 2008 - Oct 2009 · 1 yr 1 mo

      A one year placement for year 2 of a HR Professional Development Scheme. I partnered the HR Services function for TfL and was responsible for developing and delivering a People Plan aligned to the TfL's vision and strategy. I delivered against key HR projects including a new Reward & Recognition scheme and relocation of the HR Services function.

  • Graduate Management Trainee at Tarmac
    Sep 2005 - Sep 2007 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    I joined as a commercial graduate and spent time as a Field Account Manager. I moved into a Training Advisor role whilst on the programme, covering Maternity leave, which led to a permanent role as Graduate Recruitment and Development Advisor, managing the next Graduate in-take.