Lucy Stephens
About Lucy Stephens
Lucy Stephens is the Resourcing Operations Manager at Arup for the UKIMEA region, contributing to the company's mission since 2020. She has extensive experience in recruitment and human resources, having worked at BuroHappold Engineering, Virgin Mobile, and Hilton Bath City Hotel.
Current Role at Arup
Lucy Stephens is the Resourcing Operations Manager for UKIMEA at Arup, a position she has held since August 2020. Arup is a global firm that operates in 33 countries, specializing in engineering and design. In her role, Lucy is part of a collaborative network of experts dedicated to projects that challenge conventional expectations and explore new possibilities. She contributes to Arup's mission of shaping a better world by being part of a diverse community that values teamwork and innovation.
Previous Experience at Arup
Prior to her current role, Lucy Stephens worked at Arup as the Recruitment Business Partner - Buildings - UKIMEA & Focus Markets, Business & Corporate Services. She held this position from 2018 to 2020 in Bristol, United Kingdom. During her tenure, she played a key role in recruitment operations, focusing on building alliances in the UKIMEA region and ensuring that the company's staffing needs were met with precision and efficiency.
Experience at BuroHappold Engineering
Lucy Stephens spent 12 years at BuroHappold Engineering as a Senior Recruitment Consultant from 2006 to 2018, based in Bath. In this role, she specialized in talent acquisition, helping the company recruit top-tier engineering professionals. Her long tenure indicates a deep expertise in recruitment practices and a significant impact on the organization's staffing strategies.
Career Beginnings
Lucy Stephens began her career in human resources and event management. From 2001 to 2004, she worked as an HR/Resourcing Assistant at Virgin Mobile in Trowbridge, where she gained initial experience in recruitment and HR procedures. Before that, she served as the Conference & Banqueting Sales Supervisor/Wedding Co-ordinator/Duty Manager at Hilton Bath City Hotel from 1997 to 2001, managing events and coordinating various services.
Educational Background
Lucy Stephens studied at City of Bath College, where she earned her Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP) from 1999 to 2000. This formal education in personnel practice provided her with a solid foundation in human resources, which she has leveraged throughout her career in various HR and recruitment roles.