The most satisfying thing about my job is ....
supporting clients to manage their health & safety risks in a
practical and realistic way. Seeing them develop and implement
change is very rewarding.
The misconception about my role I would most like to
change is .... that managing safety creates extra work and
especially paperwork.
The career achievement I am most proud of is
.... developing and maintaining my career and balancing it
with running a home and, with my husband, bringing up 4
children.
The most important career advice I would give to my
younger self is .... there's no rush, the right role will
reveal itself. You don't have to be in your dream job before you're
30.
My favourite part of Glasgow is .... House for
an Art Lover - great food and I'm a big Charles Rennie Mackintosh
fan.
The city that reminds me most of Glasgow is ….
Birmingham; they're very similar in their industrial history and
rebirths as cultural centres, both second cities, both have been
misrepresented in the past as unpleasant places, which was always
untrue.
Outside of work, I am passionate about ....
walking, especially in the islands and spending time with my
granddaughter, Ada.
My best tip to achieve a better work/life balance
is .... decide some core hours and stick to them. Switch
off/ put away your work phone outside of those hours.
Favourite band - Too many, but Thin Lizzy,
Depeche Mode, U2, Manic Street Preachers & Muse.
Favourite author - Jasper Fforde, a fantasy
writer whose stories are set in the book world.
Favourite podcast - The White Vault - a
brilliant horror podcast, and The Lovecraft Investigations - a
modern take on HP Lovecraft.
And, finally, what three words best sum you
up?
Pragmatic, friendly, rock-chick.
My kids would say professional, fruitloop!
FD People is part of the French Duncan Family, providing HR,
Health & Safety and Payroll services to a wide range of clients
across the UK. If you are interested in H&S training for your
staff, please
visit their website to find out about their 'Managing Safely'
IOSH approved course.