Sarah Watson
About Sarah Watson
Sarah Watson is a Learning and Development Manager at Nationwide Building Society, where she has worked since 2011. She has extensive experience in designing leadership programs and implementing training initiatives to enhance employee skills and support organizational change.
Work at Nationwide Building Society
Sarah Watson has been employed at Nationwide Building Society since 2011, currently holding the position of Learning and Development Manager in the Commercial Division. Prior to this role, she served as a Business Excellence Coordinator from 2008 to 2011 and as a Team Manager in the Insurance sector from 2010 to 2011. Throughout her tenure, she has contributed to various initiatives aimed at enhancing employee skills and organizational effectiveness.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Watson has a solid educational background in learning and development. She studied at the University of Northampton, earning a Higher National Diploma in Theatre Studies from 2000 to 2003. She also completed a Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring through ILM. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Learning and Development Practice from MOL - CIPD in 2012. Her qualifications support her expertise in leadership and employee development.
Achievements in Learning and Development
In her role as Learning and Development Manager, Sarah Watson designed and delivered a 12-month leadership program aimed at junior employees to enhance their skills and business knowledge. She developed the first divisional onboarding and induction program at Nationwide Building Society and delivered a Commercial Skills Program to support large-scale organizational changes. Furthermore, she implemented a divisional competency framework to improve learning needs analysis.
Coaching and Mentoring Initiatives
Sarah Watson provides one-to-one development coaching for employees at all job levels, assisting managers with their career and development planning. She has designed and delivered an advanced leadership initiative that focuses on embedding a coaching culture within the division. Her efforts in coaching and mentoring contribute to the overall growth and development of employees within the organization.