Eleanor Taylor
About Eleanor Taylor
Eleanor Taylor is a Senior Ways Of Working Enablement Specialist at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2020. She has a background in agile methodologies and team development, having held various roles within the organization since 2012.
Current Role at Nationwide Building Society
Eleanor Taylor serves as a Senior Ways of Working Enablement Specialist at Nationwide Building Society. She has held this position since 2020, focusing on enhancing team performance and fostering agile methodologies within the organization. Her role involves enabling teams to adopt effective working practices that align with their specific needs.
Previous Positions at Nationwide Building Society
Eleanor Taylor has held multiple roles at Nationwide Building Society. She worked as an Agility Coach for seven months in 2020. Prior to that, she served as an Assistant Manager from 2012 to 2013, followed by two years as an Audit Manager from 2013 to 2015. From 2015 to 2020, she held the position of Audit Senior Manager and Agility Coach, contributing to the development of agile practices across various teams.
Education and Qualifications
Eleanor Taylor has a diverse educational background. She studied at Crosskeys Tertiary College, achieving A levels from 1989 to 1991. She later attended De Montfort University, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Combined Studies, focusing on Law and Computer Science from 1991 to 1994. Additionally, she studied at the University of the West of England, completing a course in CCAB Accountancy and obtaining the Chartered Institute of Public Finance qualification from 1998 to 2002.
Expertise in Agile Methodologies
Eleanor Taylor has a strong focus on helping non-IT teams adopt agile methodologies tailored to their specific contexts. Her experience in fostering high-performing teams is evident in her work at Nationwide Building Society, where she has been involved in building and enabling effective teams through agile practices.
Background and Early Education
Eleanor Taylor's early education includes attending Newbridge Comprehensive School from 1984 to 1989. This foundational education set the stage for her subsequent academic achievements and professional development in various fields.