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Lesley Coles

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People Director - People Partnering, Industrial & Employee Relations at Gist Limited
📍 Blackbrook, England, United Kingdom

Lesley Coles is an operationally focused and MCIPD-qualified People Director with extensive experience in the logistics and manufacturing sectors for major companies like Gist, EV Cargo, and Morrisons. Colleagues describe her as a visionary, tenacious, and hard-working servant leader who excels in developing robust HR structures in demanding, fast-paced, and unionized environments.

Outside of her formal role, Lesley is a reflective leader, drawing inspiration from books like Sheryl Sandbergs "Lean In. " She values creating supportive environments where people can thrive and has a relatable perspective on balancing professional demands, often sharing insights on adapting to the accelerating pace of change in the modern workplace.

She is keenly focused on the future of employment law, finding recent proposals for the new Employment Relations Bill "mindblowing. "

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
People Director - People Partnering, Industrial & Employee Relations
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Blackbrook, England, United Kingdom
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Employee & Industrial Relations
Her career is centered on HR leadership in both union and non-unionized environments, with a specific focus on industrial and employee relations at Gist Limited.
Women in Leadership
She publicly recommends Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In, " indicating a strong interest in empowering women and fostering confidence and leadership in the workplace.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
People Director - People Partnering, Industrial & Employee Relations
Gist Limited
10-2021 - 2-2024
Vice President Human Resources
EV Cargo
1-2019 - 10-2021
Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Manufacturing
Morrisons
7-2017 - 1-2019
Senior Human Resources Business Partner - Logistics
Morrisons
7-2016 - 7-2017
Head Of Human Resources - Logistics
Müller UK & Ireland
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Education
2019 - 2020
Intermediate Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Food Manufacturers
RSPH - Royal Society for Public Health
2019 - 2019
Influencing & Negotiating with Trade Unions
Blueprint Management Consulting
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