Catherine Wallage
About Catherine Wallage
Catherine Wallage is an Operational Support Officer at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in various roles within the organization and prior experience in laboratory management and administration.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Catherine Wallage has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2019, currently serving as an Operational Support Officer in Swindon. Her responsibilities include collaborating with Delivery Support Managers and Delivery Managers to implement a new adaptive change framework. Previously, she held various positions within the organization, including Policy & Employee Relations Assistant for five months in 2019, HR Training Services Administrator from 2015 to 2017, and PMO Project Support Officer from 2017 to 2019. In these roles, she contributed to employee relations, project support, and training services.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Wallage has a diverse educational background. She studied at New College Swindon, where she achieved Levels 2 & 3 CPCAB and a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from The Open University between 2007 and 2013. Her earlier education includes studying at Thornhill High School, where she obtained six GCSEs graded A-C, and attending Huddersfield Technical College for one year to achieve GCSE qualifications.
Background in Laboratory Management
Catherine Wallage has a background in laboratory management, having worked as a Laboratory Technician at BASF from 1996 to 1997 and as a Laboratory Manager at Kruger Inc. for 11 months in 1998. These roles provided her with experience in technical operations and management within laboratory settings, contributing to her skill set in operational support.
Governance and Reporting Skills
In her current role at Nationwide Building Society, Catherine Wallage provides Secretariat services for Squad delivery Boards, ensuring formal governance. She monitors governance controls and maintains accurate records of change initiatives using tools such as Jira, QlikSense, PPMO, and SharePoint Online. Additionally, she produces management information reports that assess team performance and efficiency, which include metrics and reporting packs.
Financial Processes and Reporting
Catherine Wallage is responsible for running financial extract reports to identify anomalies and oversee financial processes within her team. She communicates deadlines effectively, ensuring that all financial operations align with organizational standards. Her analytical skills contribute to the overall efficiency of the financial reporting process.