Kira Eley
About Kira Eley
Kira Eley is a CEE Graduate in Member Service & Specialist Support at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in Human Resources and Psychology, and actively mentors young individuals in their career development.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Kira Eley has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2019, holding various roles within the organization. Currently, she serves as a CEE Graduate in Member Service & Specialist Support on the Strategy Execution Team, a position she has held since 2021. Prior to this role, she worked in the Policy and Regulation team for five months, and also spent six months in the Strategic Business Change team. Her earlier experience includes positions as a Human Resources Shared Services Advisor and Senior Banking and Financial Crime Consultant, showcasing her diverse skill set within the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Kira Eley has a strong educational background in psychology and human resources. She studied at Ranelagh School, achieving qualifications in Psychology from 2007 to 2014. She then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Psychology at the University of Northampton from 2014 to 2017. Kira furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Human Resources Management from The Open University between 2017 and 2020. Her academic qualifications support her expertise in coaching and mentoring, particularly in career development.
Background
Kira Eley's professional journey began in the service industry, where she worked as a waitress at Pizza Hut from 2015 to 2018. She transitioned into retail as a Sales Assistant at Dorothy Perkins for a year before moving into the financial sector. Her roles at Nationwide Building Society have included various positions that emphasize her capabilities in member service, human resources, and financial crime consultancy. Kira has consistently focused on personal and professional development throughout her career.
Achievements
Kira Eley has contributed to the development of young professionals through her role as a Steps Ahead Mentor with the CIPD. In this capacity, she provides one-on-one mentoring support to individuals aged 18-24, assisting them in job searches, CV writing, and interview preparation. This initiative reflects her commitment to helping others navigate their career paths and leverage her expertise in human resources and psychology.