Frances Bell
About Frances Bell
Frances Bell is a Senior People Business Partner at Ofcom, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from The University of Dundee and a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
Work at Ofcom
Frances Bell has been employed at Ofcom as a Senior People Business Partner since 2020. In this role, she collaborates with various departments, including Broadcasting, Technology, Strategy, and Research. She is involved in supporting the setup of Online Harms initiatives, contributing to Ofcom's mission of regulating communications and ensuring the protection of consumers.
Education and Expertise
Frances Bell completed her Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Management at The University of Dundee from 2011 to 2015. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from The Manchester Metropolitan University, which is Level 7 CIPD Accredited, between 2015 and 2016. This educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business and human resource practices.
Background
Frances Bell studied at Alderley Edge School for Girls from 1996 to 2010. Her early career included various roles, starting as an intern at Kverneland Group in 2012. She then worked at Alderley Edge Cricket Club Limited as bar staff while pursuing her studies. Her professional journey includes positions at SKA Organisation, BT, and ultimately Ofcom.
Previous Experience in HR
Before joining Ofcom, Frances Bell held several HR roles at BT. She served as an HR Business Partner from 2016 to 2017 and then as a Senior HR Business Partner from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as an HR Assistant at the SKA Organisation for one year, gaining valuable experience in human resources across different organizations.