Sahira Ahmed Chartered McIpd

Sahira Ahmed Chartered MCIPD is an experienced HR professional with a strong background in policy and operational management. Currently serving as a Senior Policy Specialist at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since October 2023, previous roles include Deputy Head of HR at the Advanced Research and Invention Agency, where responsibilities involved building HR frameworks from inception. Safira’s tenure at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has included positions such as Human Resources Operations Manager, managing multiple HR teams, and Business Support Manager in Strategic Workforce Planning. Notable experiences also encompass HR Specialist at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and HR Adviser at the Department for International Trade. Sahira holds a degree in Human Resource Management and GNVQ in Business Administration and Management, coupled with formal recognition as an Associate Member of CIPD.