Claire Pender
About Claire Pender
Claire Pender is a Senior Manager in Portfolio Management at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2014. She has extensive experience in governance and assurance within IT and business environments, and has held various roles at UCAS prior to her current position.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Claire Pender has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2014. She currently holds the position of Senior Manager in Portfolio Management, a role she has occupied since 2016. Based in Swindon, United Kingdom, she has contributed to the organization for a total of ten years. Her responsibilities include overseeing portfolio management activities and ensuring effective governance and assurance within the organization.
Previous Experience at UCAS
Prior to her tenure at Nationwide Building Society, Claire Pender worked at UCAS in various roles from 2004 to 2014. She served as Programme Office Manager from 2011 to 2014, and as Senior Portfolio Manager from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she held positions as Project Manager, Contracts & New Business Manager, and Executive Officer during her time at UCAS, gaining extensive experience in project and portfolio management.
Education and Expertise
Claire Pender studied Geography and Environmental Science at Roehampton University, where she earned a BSc degree from 1988 to 1991. She completed her earlier education at St Edwards School from 1985 to 1988. Her expertise lies in governance and assurance within IT and business environments, complemented by strong organizational and commercial awareness.
Background
Claire Pender has a diverse professional background with a focus on portfolio management and governance. Her career began at UCAS, where she held multiple roles that allowed her to develop skills in project management and team building. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her ability to foster mutually beneficial relationships at all levels within organizations.