Sarah Taylor

Chief People Officer - PHP plc

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

About

Board level experience gained predominantly in Professional Services and Life Sciences, with roles held in FTSE companies and also Private Equity. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (FCIPD). MA - Strategic Human Resources. Specialities: International HR, Leadership Development, Change Management, Organisation Design, Internal Communication and Engagement.

Experience

  • Chief People Officer at Primary Health Properties PLC (PHP)
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Primary Health Properties plc (PHP) acquired Assura plc in October 2025 to create a £6billion healthcare REIT. Reporting to the CEO, my role primarily focusses on Organisation design, Leadership development and Culture & engagement.

  • Employability & Progression Mentor at The King's Trust
    Oct 2022 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    A voluntary mentor I supported young people to secure employment or further training/education with particular focus in accessing roles in the Health & Social Care sector. www.kingstrust.org.uk

  • Advisory Board Member at Oyster Venture Partners
    Jun 2022 - Dec 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Oyster Venture Partners is a corporate finance advisory firm supporting next generation life sciences, healthcare and health-tech companies. Their support focuses on capital raising and advice on how to bring new innovations to reality which ultimately improves patient care worldwide. www.oysterventurepartners.com

  • Chief People Officer at Assura plc
    Nov 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs

    Acquired by PHP plc in October 2025, Assura was a FTSE 250 listed real estate investment trust with over 600 properties. They designed, built, invested and managed GP surgeries, primary care and community healthcare buildings. www.assuraplc.com

  • Chief People Officer at Lucion Services
    Nov 2019 - Nov 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    A member of the Exec Board. Lucion Services is a multidisciplinary risk management company and environmental consultancy, delivering trusted services across multiple sectors. www.lucionservices.com