Andrew Aitken
About Andrew Aitken
Andrew Aitken serves as the Head of HR at Diamond Light Source, where he has implemented innovative HR strategies and led successful union negotiations since 2016. With a background in various HR roles, he has a strong focus on employee engagement and advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion policies.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Andrew Aitken has served as the Head of HR at Diamond Light Source since 2016. In this role, he has led successful union negotiations and collective bargaining processes, fostering a collaborative work environment. He has implemented innovative HR strategies that significantly improved employee engagement. Aitken has also contributed to the advancement of equality, diversity, and inclusion policies within the organization. Additionally, he played a key role in developing and executing change management initiatives that enhanced organizational efficiency.
Previous HR Roles
Prior to his current position, Andrew Aitken worked at Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association as Director of HR/Organisational Services from 2009 to 2016. He also held the position of Head of Human Resources at South Lakeland District Council from 2005 to 2009. Earlier in his career, he served as Personnel Manager at Scottish Borders Council from 2000 to 2005 and as Personnel Adviser at East Lothian Council from 1998 to 2000. These roles provided him with extensive experience in various aspects of human resources management.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Aitken holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Studies from Heriot-Watt University, which he completed from 1989 to 1994. He furthered his education by obtaining two Master's degrees: one in Law and Employment Relations from the University of Leicester from 2002 to 2004, and another in Personnel Management with IT from Heriot-Watt University in 1996. His educational background supports his expertise in human resources and organizational services.
Achievements in HR Management
Throughout his career, Andrew Aitken has developed comprehensive performance improvement plans that resulted in measurable productivity gains. His leadership in HR has been marked by a focus on enhancing employee engagement and fostering a collaborative work environment. His contributions to change management initiatives have also played a significant role in improving organizational efficiency across the various organizations where he has worked.