Simon Schumann-Davies Chartered FCIPD, MSc, BSc, BA
People Director working with People Puzzles Ltd: strategic HR Directors to transform ambitious mid-tier companies | People Strategy & Business Improvement
Greater Cheshire West and Chester Area
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About
PROFILE
I have over 25 years’ experience as a senior HR Leader of delivering successful people solutions both in the Corporate and Interim contexts for a range of organisations from FTSE250’s through to the smallest of SME’s. A natural ‘Director/Motivator’, I have built my success on the deep understanding of the organisation’s commercial ambitions, aims and constraints and the subsequent delivery of no-nonsense people solutions and business strategies designed to meet these requirements and limitations.
Throughout my career, I have worked as a senior leader & HR Director for large organisations including CBRE, Thomas Cook Airlines, Alpha/LSG Sky Chefs, Manchester Airport Group, Kier, Advanced and Amey. Additionally, I have also worked for a number of smaller clients including E.K. Williams, Slice Studios, and Polartech. More recently I have been working on a fractional basis as part-time People Director for a range of SME clients including MyPura, Acton24 Alarms, Wayland Additive, Today Team and Freedom Fibre. My sector experience is equally as diverse having worked in Civil Aviation, Infrastructure Management, Construction, Professional Services, Catering & Logistics, FM, Manufacturing, Fibre Telecoms and Software Development and Support.
I have an extensive HR toolkit having undertaken tasks as varied as wholesale Organisational Change, Business Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions and nationwide Trade Union negotiations, through to Strategy Development, the creation of Leadership Development programmes and IT systems scoping and implementation. I am an Employment Law specialist having managed cases at every stage of the process, even including Client Representation at the Employment Appeals Tribunal. I am also an accredited Pensions Trustee.
My professional strength is in my ability to identify Business Improvement strategies delivered through the organisation’s people and the development of such strategies that are realistic and pragmatic and that avoid un-necessary administration and bureaucracy.
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In our latest blog, we highlight how we’re investing in our people through accredited courses that enhance their skills and knowledge. Discover how…
In our latest blog, we highlight how we’re investing in our people through accredited courses that enhance their skills and knowledge. Discover how…
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65% of the team are undertaking funded training at the moment, for two reasons. Firstly, because Jamie passionately supports development and…
65% of the team are undertaking funded training at the moment, for two reasons. Firstly, because Jamie passionately supports development and…
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At Today Team, we believe ownership is about taking control of your journey and shaping your future. We empower our team members to take initiative…
At Today Team, we believe ownership is about taking control of your journey and shaping your future. We empower our team members to take initiative…
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HR Director & Strategic Consultant
Paternoster People Consulting Ltd
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Director of Specialist HR & Development
Keir Services PLC
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Volunteer Experience
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Community Volunteer
West Cheshire Foodbank
- Present 4 years 9 months
Poverty Alleviation
As the COVID 19 pandemic caused the traditional model of food collection to be closed, the Foodbank moved to a home delivery model. I lead the initiative for Chester City Centre based out of Christ Church from where we deliver food boxes to those in food poverty.
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Proud moment – a long-time goal is finally happening ✔ Just over 19 years ago, I started life as a business owner, despite not really having a clue…
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Meet Isabelle Nickson Isabelle (or Iz) is our Apprentice Logistics Coordinator. We asked her what it's like working for Today Team and what a…
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We know that exhibitions are a vital opportunity for businesses to connect with clients, partners, and industry peers. That’s why we go the extra…
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Thank you to Ian Burns & SWINTON LIONS RLFC for the invite to share the Today Team story, earlier today at ‘Breakfast with The Lions’ 🦁 As it was…
Thank you to Ian Burns & SWINTON LIONS RLFC for the invite to share the Today Team story, earlier today at ‘Breakfast with The Lions’ 🦁 As it was…
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Never a dull moment at Today Team Time Critical Logistics 🙃 We got a phone call gone 6pm last night, from a North West based client, who had sent…
Never a dull moment at Today Team Time Critical Logistics 🙃 We got a phone call gone 6pm last night, from a North West based client, who had sent…
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I am excited to announce that I will be returning to Adobe later this year to continue working in the Renewals & Retention department having…
I am excited to announce that I will be returning to Adobe later this year to continue working in the Renewals & Retention department having…
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To most people, this is a picture of some chocolate caramel shortcake (and fabulous it is too) But to me, it represents hope, passion, and a…
To most people, this is a picture of some chocolate caramel shortcake (and fabulous it is too) But to me, it represents hope, passion, and a…
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Outstanding, and very much deserved Beth
Outstanding, and very much deserved Beth
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