Natalie Brock Assoc Cipd
About Natalie Brock Assoc Cipd
Natalie Brock is the Chief of Staff for the People Team at Thought Machine, where she has worked since 2021. She has held various roles in talent acquisition and people management across multiple organizations, including Gympass and Aston Carter, and co-founded an initiative to promote inclusivity in the workplace.
Work at Thought Machine
Currently, Natalie Brock serves as Chief of Staff for the People Team at Thought Machine, a role she has held since 2023. In this position, she collaborates closely with the Chief People Officer to implement strategic initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. Prior to this, she was the Head of Recruitment and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at Thought Machine from 2021 to 2023. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing recruitment strategies and promoting diversity within the workplace. Additionally, she co-founded OUT at Thought Machine, an initiative designed to create an inclusive work environment.
Previous Experience at Gympass
Before joining Thought Machine, Natalie Brock worked at Gympass, where she held two significant roles. From 2018 to 2019, she served as Director of Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding for Europe, based in London and Madrid. Prior to this, she was the UK Head of People from 2017 to 2018. In these roles, she focused on enhancing talent acquisition strategies and employer branding efforts across the organization.
Career at Aston Carter
Natalie Brock's career includes multiple roles at Aston Carter, where she worked from 2010 to 2017. She began as a Recruitment Consultant from 2010 to 2012, followed by positions as a Senior Consultant in Management Consulting from 2014 to 2015, and Lead Consultant in Strategy & Change for Commerce and Industry from 2016 to 2017. Her experience at Aston Carter provided her with a strong foundation in recruitment and consulting, which she later applied in her subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Natalie Brock studied Philosophy at the University of Leeds, where she earned a BA (Hons) from 2006 to 2009. Prior to this, she attended Nonsuch High School for Girls, where she studied subjects including Philosophy & Ethics, Maths, Government & Politics, Psychology, and General Studies from 1999 to 2006. Her educational background has contributed to her analytical skills and understanding of human behavior, which are essential in her roles within human resources and talent management.
Strategic Initiatives and Responsibilities
In her current role at Thought Machine, Natalie Brock is responsible for project managing strategic people programs. These programs focus on employee engagement, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), as well as employee wellbeing. Her work involves executing change management strategies that impact both the People function and the broader organization. She plays a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring that strategic initiatives align with the company’s goals.