Sam Fielding
About Sam Fielding
Sam Fielding is a Learning & Development Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in various roles within the organization and holds a degree in Language Studies with Creative Writing from the University of Lancaster.
Current Role as Learning & Development Manager
Sam Fielding has been serving as the Learning & Development Manager at Nationwide Building Society since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading training and development initiatives across multiple sites. His focus is on enhancing employee skills and fostering a culture of continuous learning within the organization. Fielding's leadership extends to overseeing branches in Stockport, Cheadle, and Marple.
Career at Nationwide Building Society
Fielding's career at Nationwide Building Society began in 2013 when he joined as a Management Trainee. He held various positions over eight years, including Branch Manager and North West & North Mids Mobile Banking Lead. His experience also includes a brief role as a Customer Account Manager in Blackburn. His tenure at Nationwide has been marked by significant contributions to branch operations and customer service.
Educational Background
Sam Fielding studied at the University of Lancaster from 2006 to 2009, earning a degree in Language Studies with Creative Writing, achieving a 2:2 classification. Prior to this, he attended St Marys College in Blackburn from 2003 to 2005 and completed his secondary education at Pleckgate High School from 1998 to 2003.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Nationwide Building Society, Fielding worked at several financial institutions. He was a Customer Adviser at Royal Bank of Scotland from 2006 to 2012 and a Customer Service Officer at Lloyds TSB for one year. He also served as a Public Sector Executive at GovNet for seven months in 2012-2013. These roles contributed to his extensive experience in customer service and management.
Awards and Recognition
Fielding has been recognized for his contributions in various capacities. He was a finalist in the Innovation and Improvement Annual Awards in 2016 and was nominated for Leader of the Year in both 2017 and 2018. Additionally, he was a finalist in the Annual Awards for Growth in 2019, highlighting his impact on organizational development and performance.