Verity Doughty
About Verity Doughty
Verity Doughty is an experienced HR Business Partner currently working at DP World in Southampton, United Kingdom. With over 20 years in human resources across both public and private sectors, she has held various roles, including HR Advisor and Recruitment Assistant, and has a strong educational background in Personnel and Development.
Current Role at DP World
Verity Doughty has been serving as an HR Business Partner at DP World since 2016. In this role, she applies her extensive experience in human resources to support the organization in achieving its strategic goals. Her responsibilities include managing HR initiatives, supporting employee development, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Doughty's tenure at DP World highlights her commitment to enhancing organizational effectiveness through effective HR practices.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Doughty has over 20 years of experience in human resources across both public and private sectors. She worked as an Interim HR Business Partner at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust for two months in 2016. Prior to that, she served as an HR Business Partner at Southampton City Council from 2012 to 2016. Her experience also includes roles at Carnival UK, where she was an HR Advisor and Recruitment Assistant from 2000 to 2006, and at Hampshire Constabulary as an HR Advisor from 2006 to 2012.
Educational Background
Verity Doughty holds a Master’s Degree in Personnel and Development from Southampton Solent University, which she completed from 2007 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies from Middlesex University, studying from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in human resources, equipping her with essential knowledge and skills.
Skills and Expertise
Doughty is recognized for her strong project management skills and strategic approach to HR. She is known for being adaptable and a creative problem solver who thrives on learning and challenges. Her highly developed emotional and social intelligence skills enable her to be supportive and sensitive to the needs of others. This combination of skills contributes to her effectiveness as an HR professional.
Career Progression
Throughout her career, Doughty has held various HR roles that demonstrate her growth and adaptability in the field. She began as a Recruitment and Personnel Assistant at Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust from 1997 to 1998. She then transitioned to roles at DELTA MARINE LIMITED and Carnival UK, before advancing to HR advisory positions at Hampshire Constabulary and Southampton City Council. This diverse experience has shaped her capabilities as an HR Business Partner.