University of St Andrews

Background

Prior to this post, Michael worked in Organisational design for over 10 years the Energy and Aviation sectors.

Prior to this post, Lauren worked with an interest in academic and educational development at the University of Dundee and has just completed a PhD in bibliotherapy and children’s literature.

Background

Carina graduated in a BA (Hons) Commerce at the University of Abertay Dundee, followed by a PG Diploma in IT (University of St Andrews). She also has a Diploma in Cat behaviour and psychology (Centre of Excellence).

Elaine also has operational responsibility for staff development and manages the OSDS ‘developer’ team which coordinates and delivers professional and career development activities for support staff, research staff and academic staff.

Background

Elaine is a Chartered Occupational Psychologist, Chartered Scientist, Registered Ergonomist and Registered Psychologist (HCPC).  Elaine has worked in people development, behavioural and organisational change for over 30 years. In addition to Higher Education experience Elaine has worked in blue chip, manufacturing, private, charitable, SME and emergency services sectors.  An experienced business owner, manager, managing consultant and executive coach Elaine is level A and B (intermediate) certified in Psychometrics, holds post-graduate qualifications in psychology, work design and management, and is working towards her British Psychological Society Chartered Coach. Elaine is particularly interested in strategic development practices, leadership and talent development.

Background

Avery joined the University in May 2019 as an Organisational Development Coordinator in CAPOD (predecessor to OSDS). Avery has over a decade of experience in human resource management, organisational development, employee engagement, and equality, diversity, and inclusion. Avery’s career has included operational and business partnership roles across public and private sector. Notable organisations include Historic Environment Scotland, Network Rail Ltd, and Santander UK Plc. Avery is a certified coach, holds a diploma in Human Resource Management from, and is an associate member of, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Background

Yvonne spent the majority of her career (25 years) working for Sky UK in a variety of roles which included Operational Management, Learning & Development and Communications & Engagement. Since leaving Sky UK she has contracted with several public sector organisations such as The Scottish Government and Glasgow University. She is very passionate about the value an engaged workforce can bring to an organisation.

Additional responsibilities:

• Provides administration support to the OSDS team and Office Managers;

• Works with PDMS on a daily basis, to administer and manage workshops / events;

• Provides support at OSDS events such as University Inductions (Staff), special workshops, training events, conferences and additional ad-hoc events.

• Manages the PDMS system and is the OSDS point of contact, as well as training colleagues in using PDMS and answering general queries when they arise.

• Day-to-day office administration duties such as answering telephone & 'in person' queries, paper-work and so on.

Background

Jamie completed his MBA at the University of Edinburgh in 2021. Before joining the University of St. Andrews, Jamie was Research Project Manager at Abertay University and was involved with InGAME, a collaborative R&D project designed to increase the economic scale and value of the Dundee videogames ecosystem. The project was led by Abertay University, in partnership with the University of Dundee and the University of St Andrews Business School. The project is forecast to deliver 15x return on public investment and the Institute for Capitlising on Creativity has published their own evaluation here.

Additional responsibilities:

• Provides administration support to the OSDS team and Office Managers;

• Works with PDMS on a daily basis, to administer and manage workshops / events;

• Provides support at OSDS events such as University Inductions (Staff), special workshops, training events, conferences and additional ad-hoc events.

• Manages the PDMS system and is the OSDS point of contact, as well as training colleagues in using PDMS and answering general queries when they arise.

• Day-to-day office administration duties such as answering telephone & 'in person' queries, paper-work and so on.

Background

Jennifer has over 12 years experience in Administration and HR roles and working in high security environments. Some of the places she has worked include Ministry of Defence, Scottish Government, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, a Primary School and also the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews. This has given Jennifer experience of using lots of different complex systems – one being Oracle.

Claire worked for over 10 years at a local authority developing their staff and leaders through a range of corporate initiatives and leadership courses, whilst providing support as services moved through a change management programme.

Background

Liz has worked in a range of roles in Higher Education including Events and Student Services, and has recently moved to OSDS from the University’s Admission’s team.

Background

Lynda is an HR Consultant with specialisms in recruitment strategy and Learning & Development. She possesses 30 years’ experience in the Energy Industry having worked for ExxonMobil across Europe.   Latterly, Lynda joined Civil Service as a Facilitator of soft skills training.