Anna Radford

Highly organised and reliable administrator with over 10 years' experience supporting offices, staff and senior leadership in busy, people-focused environments. Extensive experience in Human Resources roles, with a proven ability to manage confidential & sensitive information and act as a calm, professional point of contact. Having taken a career break after having my daughter, I am now seeking a part-time administrative/operational role in South Norfolk.

HR Manager at Digital Science (2017-10 – 2023-08)

HR Manager with administrative and operational responsibilities. Maternity leave from July 2022 to September 2023, returned to role part-time.

• Acted as a key administrative contact for staff across multiple locations
• Maintained accurate staff records including contracts, personal data and payroll details
• Coordinated onboarding, inductions and compliance documentation
• Managed payroll processes and liaised with external providers and HMRC
• Maintained employee handbooks, policies and internal documentation
• Managed diaries, deadlines and multiple priorities simultaneously
• Organised staff events, meetings and internal communications
• Coordinated venues, catering, schedules and logistics
• Managed Health & Safety processes, including Covid protocols
• Supported office moves, refurbishments and seating plans

HR Manager (FTC) at Hearst UK (2017-02 – 2017-04)

Fixed-term contract HR Manager role providing administrative and operational support.

• Provided administrative and operational support to departments of up to 300 staff
• Maintained departmental records, budgets and staffing data
• Supported managers with documentation, meetings and formal processes
• Ensured sensitive matters were handled professionally and confidentially

Office & HR Manager at Opera Mediaworks (now AdColony) (2012-01 – 2016-12)

Office and HR Manager responsible for day-to-day office administration and HR functions.

• Ensured smooth day-to-day running of the London office
• Maintained staff records, contracts and payroll for approximately 90 employees
• Managed office suppliers, maintenance and facilities
• Lead all HR BAU processes in addition to employee relations issues and redundancies
• Managed & coordinated all staff events and international client events
• Coordinated schedules, communications and logistics
• Supported senior leadership with diary management, communications and minute taking

Office & HR Manager at Mobile Interactive Group (2008-01 – 2012-12)

Office and HR Manager supporting multiple offices across the UK and USA.

• Supported multiple offices across the UK and USA
• Managed diaries for the CEO and senior team
• Provided reception cover and first point of contact for visitors and staff
• Maintained holiday, absence and personnel records
• Assisted finance team with invoicing using SAGE software
• Organised internal events and staff communications

CIPD Level 5 Diploma in HR Management – Acacia Learning (2016-01 – 2019-12)

BA (Hons) in Film Studies – Roehampton University (2005-01 – 2008-12)

A Levels in Sociology (A), English Literature (B), Media Studies (B)

GCSEs in 9 grades A - C