Clare Ford
About Clare Ford
Clare Ford is a Learning and Development Specialist at Mind, where she has worked since 2019. She has a background in history and human resources, and has developed programs to enhance staff learning and mental health awareness.
Work at Mind
Clare Ford has been serving as a Learning and Development Specialist at Mind since 2019. In this role, she focuses on monitoring and enhancing the learning journeys of staff through the effective use of the apprenticeship levy. Clare has developed a comprehensive blended learning program that emphasizes management and mental health awareness for internal staff. She has also collaborated with partner providers to optimize the delivery of learning and development projects, contributing to the overall growth and development of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Clare Ford pursued her undergraduate studies at The University of Birmingham, where she earned a BA Hons in Medieval and Modern History from 2004 to 2007. She furthered her education at London South Bank University, obtaining the Chartered Human Resources Practitioner (CHRP) qualification in Human Resources from 2011 to 2012. This educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both historical context and human resource management, which she applies in her current role.
Background
Before her current position at Mind, Clare held various roles that contributed to her expertise in learning and development. She worked as a Projects Officer in Regeneration and Growth at Brent Council from 2014 to 2015 and as a Navigator at the same council from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she served as an Employability Consultant at Ingeus from 2010 to 2011. Clare also worked as a Human Resources Administrator at ETDE FM and LOCOG from 2011 to 2012, providing her with diverse experience in project management and human resources.
Previous Roles
Clare Ford has a history of roles that demonstrate her commitment to learning and development. She previously worked at Mind as a Blue Light Champion Officer from 2015 to 2019, where she focused on mental health initiatives. Her experience at Brent Council as both a Navigator and a Projects Officer allowed her to develop skills in project management and community engagement. These roles have collectively shaped her approach to her current responsibilities at Mind.