Victoria Woodward
About Victoria Woodward
Victoria Woodward serves as an HR Business Partner at Rakuten Advertising, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in law and extensive experience in human resources across various organizations, she possesses strong skills in employee relations and stakeholder influence.
Work at Rakuten Advertising
Victoria Woodward has been serving as an HR Business Partner at Rakuten Advertising since 2021. In this role, she focuses on aligning HR strategies with business objectives, fostering employee engagement, and enhancing organizational effectiveness. Her contributions include leading change initiatives and influencing stakeholders to drive performance and culture within the company.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Prior to her current position, Victoria Woodward worked as a People Manager at Sweaty Betty from 2019 to 2021. She also held the role of HR People Graduate at Morrisons from 2017 to 2019. These positions allowed her to develop skills in employee relations, talent management, and engagement strategies, which she applies in her current role.
Background in Law and Administrative Roles
Victoria Woodward studied Law with American Law at the University of Nottingham, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from 2011 to 2015. Her early career included roles such as Administrative Assistant at Trowers & Hamlins and Real Estate Paralegal at Turner Parkinson, providing her with a strong foundation in legal and administrative functions.
Experience in the Hospitality and Retail Sectors
Victoria's career also includes experience in the hospitality sector, having worked as a Merchandise Hostess for Disney Cruise Line and Walt Disney World. These roles, which spanned from 2013 to 2016, involved customer service and merchandise management, enhancing her skills in stakeholder engagement and operational efficiency.
Skills and Competencies
Victoria Woodward possesses a natural aptitude for making decisions quickly and effectively. She is skilled in employee relations, employment law, talent management, reward systems, and employee engagement. Her ability to lead change at both strategic and operational levels is a key asset in her HR roles.