Michelle Harrison FCIPD has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Michelle recently held the position of Director of People and Culture at Orwell Housing Association. Prior to that, they worked as the Head of People Support at Essex Wildlife Trust, where they managed the HR, Health & Safety, Volunteering, Safeguarding, and Training functions. Michelle also focused on strategic people management within HR, L&D, and OD, with projects centered on engagement, reward, culture change, and wellbeing. Before that, Michelle served as an HR Business Partner at Family Mosaic, where they provided generalist support across employment disciplines and handled operational and strategic functions. Michelle also managed all ER issues and supported the management of change processes. Earlier in their career, Michelle worked as an HR and Office Manager at Colchester Quaker Housing, where they oversaw facilities and HR/training functions. Michelle has also been self-employed and worked as an Events Coordinator at Colchester Borough Council. Michelle's earlier experience includes working as a Training Office Manager at Law Society's Local Government Group, where they managed training office functions and supervised a team.
Michelle Harrison FCIPD attended the University of Leicester from 2011 to 2013, where they studied Global Ecology and Wildlife Conservation. Following this, they pursued a Level 2 Diploma in Horticulture at RHS at Beth Chatto Gardens from 2015 to 2017. Michelle also completed a CIPD qualification in Human Resources Management at Anglia Ruskin University from 2009 to 2011. In 2001 to 2003, they obtained a Professional Certificate in Management from The Open University. Michelle's undergraduate degree, a Combined Honour in German and Comparative Literary Studies, was earned from the University of Kent between 1990 and 1994. No further information is available regarding their education after this point.
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