CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR HR RISING STAR WINNER

Leatham Green, Diane Nelson, Victoria Jordan & Julie Biggs

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We are thrilled to announce this year’s winner, Diane Nelson from Sheffield City Council, and our Star to Watch, Victoria Jordan from Manchester City Council.

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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our finalists for an incredible few days at Warwick University. Your hard work and dedication are truly commendable. Be proud of your achievements, and we wish you all the best in your future careers.

Rising Star Finalists:

Victoria Cortell Ibanez, Central Bedfordshire Council
Hannah Dwyer, Sheffield City Council
Theo Emeji, Haringey Council
Chloe Everall, Manchester City Council
Victoria Jordan, Manchester City Council
Alexandra Kelly, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames & London Borough of Sutton
Diane Nelson, Sheffield City Council
Donna Rolfe, London Borough of Hounslow
Donya Taylor, Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
Neelum Mahmood, Salford City Council

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ONE TO WATCH WINNER

Leatham Green, Julie Biggs, Sophie Coubrough, Claire Minzako & Rachael Morris

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We are delighted to reveal that Claire Minzako from Southwark Council is this year’s winner or the One to Watch programme.

Congratulations to all the finalists for an amazing few days at Warwick University. Your commitment and hard work are truly inspiring. Be proud of what you have achieved, and we wish you great success in your future endeavors.

One to Watch Finalists:

Aaron Agnew, North of England Commissioning Support Unit, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Annaleta Kwon, London Borough of Islington
Charlotte Sclater, Lincolnshire County Councill
Chloe Spooner,  Salford City Council
Claire Fears, National Audit Office
Clare Minzako, Southwark Council
Harriet Bird, Southwark Council
Mark Bevan, Bury Council MBC
Matthew Pearson, Sheffield City Council
Raymond Ouattara, London Borough of Sutton
Saima Khan, Richmond and Wandsworth Council
Sophie Atkin, Northumberland County Council
Toni Gilmore, Rochdale Borough Council

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About the Programmes

The PPMA is keen to create an environment where talent can shine, and to offer opportunities for everyone to learn, grow and stretch themselves. Through your participation, your organisation is telling you that you have the potential skills and qualities to be a future leader in the Public Sector. It will be up to you to make the most of this unique experience and to cherish your networks online and offline over the coming months and years.

This programme is all about identifying and showcasing the tremendous breadth and depth of emerging talent that we have in the Public Sector. Below and included in the briefing packs for each programme is everything you need to know about the programme, what you have to do next, dates and deadlines, how the competition element will work and the results and rewards.

Who can take part?
Our programmes are open to all HR & OD colleagues across public service organisations. More about entry criteria for each programme are detailed below.

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.The PPMA HR Rising Star programme is for applicants with at least 5 years operating experience as an HR & OD professional and now looking to take the step into a senior HR & OD role in the near future. It has been designed to test your personal qualities in a range of activities, whilst at the same time helping you to enhance your confidence and resilience. We hope that this programme will encourage you to achieve more than you thought possible in your career.

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The PPMA One to Watch programme has been designed for applicants at the early stage of their HR & OD professional career and to test your personal qualities in a range of activities, whilst at the same time helping you to enhance your confidence and resilience. We hope that participating in this talent development programme will encourage you to achieve more than you thought possible in your career.

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.How does it work?

To participate in either of the talent development programmes, please complete the application form which you can download by clicking on the programme you are interested in entering below and send it to [email protected] by Tuesday 14th May 2024 for HR Rising Star applications and Friday 28th June for One to Watch applications. Shortlisting will then take place and successful applicants will be notified and invited to attend the event.

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.The Assessment

Successful applicants will be invited to take part in a two day assessment of individual and group activities and presentations  at the University of Warwick

A master class in communication techniques will be held on the first day and we will provide you with additional guidance, support and coaching for the remainder of the programme.

At the end of the two days, the overall winner will be announced, and the winner will be celebrated at the PPMA Annual Conference 2025.

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Price (+VAT)

£500 pp   PPMA member

£750 pp   non-member

Please send PO’s to [email protected], alternatively to pay by card online please click the payment button in the top right hand corner of our website.

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HR RISING STAR APPLICATIONS CLOSE 14TH MAY 2024

ONE TO WATCH APPLICATIONS CLOSE 28TH JUNE 2024

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Past Programmes

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact [email protected].

Here is a fabulous taster from our previous One to Watch and Rising Star cohorts:

FEEDBACK FROM THIS YEARS PROGRAMMES

The event provided a non-judgmental, safe space with excellent coaching and breathing tips.

I felt confident being my authentic self and would definitely recommend this program to others.

It was a thought-provoking and engaging session that pushed me beyond my comfort zone.

Participants, coaches, and judges were lovely, and the accommodation and food were fantastic.

PPMA is highly recommended for self-awareness, growth, networking, and fun.

The course was amazing and inspired self-reflection and personal growth.

The supportive environment encouraged us to open up and build genuine connections.

This has been the best training, development, and learning experience I’ve ever had.

I learned skills that will carry me through my career and have made lifelong friends.

The structure was perfect, and each activity built on the last, leading to significant personal insights.

I felt pushed to my limits in a positive way, with fantastic support and encouragement from everyone involved.

Thank you for an inspiring and life-changing experience. I’m excited to apply what I’ve learned!