Caroline Bowerbank

Career history

I began my HR career in 2003 in local government. Since then, I have worked in various HR roles in public, private and not for profit sectors. I joined Clive Owen LLP in 2017 as HR & Training Manager, with full responsibility for HR, training, and recruitment across the firm.

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Business Administration

MSc Human Resource Management

Experience and expertise

I have extensive HR generalist experience covering employee relations, change management, policy development, well-being, and engagement.

A lot of my roles have involved working closely with senior management advising on HR policy, employment legislation and HR strategy.

Professional memberships/directorships

Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Corporate social responsibility

Parent reader at a local primary school and a mentor for Career Ready.

Career highlights

Going to the Falkland Islands to do a TUPE transfer.

Setting up and establishing the HR department at Clive Owen.

Did you always want to work in HR?

When I was younger, I wanted to be a Vet but when I realised, I had to do three sciences at A level this quickly put me off! As part of my HND I studied an introduction to HR and employment law modules and completed a HR placement at Asda. From this moment I knew I had found my career choice.

Hobbies and interests

I am married and have two young boys, so they keep me busy with walks, bike rides and family days out.

I enjoy baking, sewing and reading. I also love going to concerts and musicals with friends.