Yolande Knock (MSc)
About Yolande Knock (MSc)
Yolande Knock is the UKIMEA Wellbeing Lead at Arup and also works with the UK Government's Stabilisation Unit in Welfare Management. She has extensive experience in wellbeing, HR, and talent management, and is currently studying for an MSc in Psychotherapy Studies.
Current Roles
Yolande Knock currently serves as the UKIMEA Wellbeing Lead at Arup, a position she began in 2021. In addition, she holds a role in Welfare Management at the UK Government's Stabilisation Unit, also starting in 2021. Both of these positions are based in London, England, United Kingdom.
Previous Work Experience
Yolande Knock has held multiple contract roles in various organizations. In 2020, she worked as a Wellbeing Manager at Mott MacDonald for six months. In 2019, she served as the Engagement Lead at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) for two months. Before that, she was a Talent & Leadership Consultant at BNP Paribas Asset Management for six months from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as an Employee Relations Specialist at Edwin Coe LLP for two months in 2018, and held a long-term role at EY as the OD Lead, People & Change, Assistant Director, European Actuarial Services from 2010 to 2018.
Educational Background
Yolande Knock has a comprehensive educational background. She is currently pursuing an MSc in Psychotherapy Studies at the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling from 2021 to 2025. She has previously earned an MSc in Career Management & Counselling from Birkbeck, University of London, studied between 2008 and 2010. Prior to this, she completed a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and History at the same university between 2002 and 2006.
Professional Skills and Qualifications
Yolande Knock is a qualified coach and career counsellor with extensive experience in HR and talent management. She has delivered wellbeing plans and project outcomes at various organizational levels, from global to local teams. She is also a registered psychometrist with expertise in a range of psychological assessment tools. Moreover, she is a Mental Health First Aider and volunteers as a Samaritans' Listener.
Coaching and Counselling Career
Between 2008 and 2019, Yolande Knock ran her own practice as a Career Counsellor/Coach. During this period, she provided individualized career guidance and counselling services, leveraging her extensive background in HR, talent management, and her strong academic foundation.