Rachel Walsh
About Rachel Walsh
Rachel Walsh serves as the Head of Change Management Office at Mind, where she influences cultural and process change to align with strategic goals. She has a diverse background in human resources across both private and charity sectors, with significant experience in strategic project delivery.
Current Role at Mind
Rachel Walsh serves as the Head of Change Management Office at Mind, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she influences cultural and process change to align with the organization's strategic ambitions. Her work focuses on ensuring that change initiatives are effectively implemented and supported within the organization, contributing to Mind's overall mission.
Previous Experience at Mind
Before her current role, Rachel worked at Mind as an Organisational Development Business Partner from 2018 to 2022. During her four years in this position, she contributed to various strategic HR initiatives aimed at enhancing organizational effectiveness and employee engagement. Her experience at Mind has provided her with a deep understanding of the charity sector and its unique challenges.
Career Background
Rachel Walsh has a diverse career background that includes roles in both the private and charity sectors. She began her career as an HR Recruitment Assistant at St Anne's Community Services in 2014. Over the years, she has held various HR positions, including HR Generalist and HR Employee Relations Advisor at Centrica, and Human Resources Assistant at NSPCC. This varied experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of HR generalism and strategic project delivery.
Education and Qualifications
Rachel graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Leeds, achieving first-class honours from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education with a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, also from the University of Leeds, from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she completed a Postgraduate CIPD Course in Psychology of Organisational Design and Development at Middlesex University from 2016 to 2017, which has informed her approach to organizational change.
Professional Development
Rachel is CIPD qualified and has engaged in continuous professional development throughout her career. Her studies in Law and Human Resource Management, along with her postgraduate qualifications, reflect her commitment to enhancing her expertise in HR and organizational development. This educational foundation supports her strategic role in managing change within organizations.