Jessica May
About Jessica May
Jessica May is a People Manager at Codat, where she oversees employee lifecycle experiences for the EMEA team and manages supplier relations. She has a diverse background in people operations and business development, having previously held positions at Artsy, CLIC Sargent, and Chillisauce.
Current Role at Codat
Jessica May has been serving as People Manager at Codat since 2022. In this role, she oversees people operations for the EMEA team, focusing on the employee lifecycle experiences such as onboarding, benefits, and immigration processes. She is responsible for managing supplier relations and budget management. Additionally, she coordinates London event programming and emphasizes staff wellness and health and safety within the organization.
Previous Experience at Artsy
Before her current position, Jessica worked at Artsy as Senior People Operations Manager from 2018 to 2022. During her four years in this role, she was based in London, England, and contributed to various aspects of people operations. Her responsibilities included overseeing the development conversation cycle for employees in the EMEA region.
Career Background in People Operations
Jessica has a diverse background in people operations and management. She worked at CLIC Sargent as PA to the Director of Finance and Office Manager for 11 months in 2017-2018. Prior to that, she was a Business Development Manager at Chillisauce from 2011 to 2016. Her early career included roles such as Direct Marketing/Major Donor Fundraising Assistant at Friends of the Earth and Supporter Relations Team Member at Oxfam.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Jessica studied Human Resources Management and Services at Westminster Kingsway College, where she achieved a CIPD Level 3 Certificate in Human Resource Management from 2021 to 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Photography from London Metropolitan University, completed from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she obtained an IOSH Certification in Health and Safety from the British Safety Council in 2018.