Clare Gilbert
About Clare Gilbert
Clare Gilbert is a Branch Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2014. She has a background in Business Administration and extensive experience in leadership within the retail and financial services sectors.
Current Role as Branch Manager
Clare Gilbert has been serving as a Branch Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2014. In this role, she oversees branch operations and leads a team in the South Coast region of the United Kingdom. With a decade of experience in this position, she demonstrates strong leadership skills and a commitment to customer service.
Previous Experience at Nationwide Building Society
Before her current role, Clare Gilbert worked at Nationwide Building Society as a Quality Assurance Analyst for eight months in Fareham, England, from 2020 to 2021. She also held the position of Branch Manager Trainee from 2013 to 2014 in the South Coast Central Area. Her varied roles within the organization highlight her extensive experience in the financial services sector.
Educational Background
Clare Gilbert studied at the University of Portsmouth, where she earned a 2:1 BA (Hons) in Business Administration and a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business Studies between 2008 and 2011. Prior to this, she completed her AS Levels in Business Studies, English Literature, Sociology, and Dance at Havant College from 2006 to 2007. She also obtained a Diploma in Business Administration from South Downs College in 2008.
Early Career and Customer Service Experience
Clare Gilbert began her career as a Human Resources Assistant at Marriott Hotel for one month in 2007. She then transitioned to Waitrose, where she worked as a Customer Service Supervisor for six years, from 2007 to 2013, in Southsea, Portsmouth. This early experience in customer service laid the foundation for her leadership roles in retail and financial services.
Leadership Skills and Team Development
Clare Gilbert has over eight years of experience in leading and developing teams within the retail and financial services sectors. She emphasizes creativity and collaboration in her leadership approach, which has contributed to her success in managing branches across various locations. Her adaptability and versatility are key attributes in her management style.