Lauren Stevens
About Lauren Stevens
Lauren Stevens serves as the Head of People Experience at Thredd, where she leads initiatives in diversity and inclusion. With extensive experience in HR across various sectors, she has successfully managed culture change and employee engagement strategies.
Current Role at Thredd
Lauren Stevens serves as the Head of People Experience at Thredd, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and empowerment through a motivational leadership style. Stevens has implemented diversity and inclusion strategies that have strengthened the company's DE&I initiatives.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Thredd, Lauren Stevens held several key positions in human resources. She worked as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner at UCL from 2021 to 2022 and as a Human Resources Business Partner at UCL from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, she served as an HR Adviser at Imperial College London from 2016 to 2018. Her experience spans various sectors, including innovation-led technology, FinTech, and private equity-backed businesses.
Education and Qualifications
Lauren Stevens studied Business and Human Resource Management at the University of Leeds, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2008 to 2011. She also attended Trinity High School from 2006 to 2008. Stevens is qualified in Mental Health First Aid, advocating for mental health and wellbeing initiatives within the workplace.
Leadership and Culture Change Initiatives
Throughout her career, Lauren Stevens has led award-winning HR teams and managed critical culture change initiatives. She has experience in navigating TUPE and staff redundancies during periods of organizational transformation. Her leadership approach emphasizes motivation and empowerment, fostering a positive workplace culture.
Career Development at Waltham Forest College
Prior to her roles at UCL and Imperial College London, Lauren Stevens worked as a Senior Human Resources Officer at Waltham Forest College from 2013 to 2016. This position contributed to her development in human resources and provided her with foundational experience in managing HR functions.