Meet Catherine - People & Culture Operations Manager

• Why did you choose to work for MAN?

  When I joined, MAN was about to go through a period of change. They were starting a journey to change the culture and I have been fortunate enough to be part of the team that has driven some of initiatives across the business.

• Describe what it’s like to work here in three words.

  Varied, challenging, fun.

• What do you get up to in a typical week?

  My week is incredible varied, I could be supporting my team, advising a manager about a ‘people’ related process, recruiting or working with senior stakeholders to make strategic decisions.

• What’s been your proudest moment at work?

  Our team have just been awarded Team of Year at the MAN excellence awards.

• What makes someone successful here?

  As long as you have the drive for change, an open mind and passion for what you do, then you’ll be successful at MAN.

• How have you and your career developed since you joined us?

  I started in the team as a Recruitment Business Partner and now look after a small team, overseeing the operational People & Culture function. All of this has been supported by my ability to do my CIPD Level 7 (all funded by the business).

• What’s the best thing about working for MAN?

  Our focus on people. It forms the main part of our corporate strategy and is so important to everyone at MAN. We really prioritise physical & mental wellbeing and always put our people first.

MORE ABOUT YOU

• What’s been your proudest moment outside of work?

  I ran the Bournemouth Marathon in October 2017. Despite being injured at mile nine and the temperature reaching a ridiculous 26 degrees for October, I still did it!

• If you could invite 3 people to a dinner party, who would they be?

  Will Farrell, Kevin Hart & Julia Roberts.

• Tell us something about yourself that might surprise us.

  I danced at a semi-professional level in Ballroom & Latin American from the age of 3 – 18.

• What’s your favourite film?

  My best friend’s wedding OR Robin Hood Prince of Thieves (depending on the mood!).

• What’s your signature dish?

  Lasagne & chips – yum!