The Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
The Open University is an expert in flexible higher education that fits around your working life.
We don’t make you choose between a degree and a salary – more than 70% of our students are in full or part time work, while four out of five FTSE 100 companies have funded staff on OU courses.
Employers including IBM, The Metropolitan Police, Unilever and many more recognise the value for money we provide, while students appreciate the range of affordable routes we offer. As a result, we are the largest academic institution in the UK, with nearly 200,000 current undergraduates, postgraduates and students on validated programmes - plus almost 1.
We don’t make you choose between a degree and a salary – more than 70% of our students are in full or part time work, while four out of five FTSE 100 companies have funded staff on OU courses.
Employers including IBM, The Metropolitan Police, Unilever and many more recognise the value for money we provide, while students appreciate the range of affordable routes we offer. As a result, we are the largest academic institution in the UK, with nearly 200,000 current undergraduates, postgraduates and students on validated programmes - plus almost 1.
The Open University Alumni
Les Harris
Owner at Loadmaster Consultancy
Airlines/Aviation
Education
1994 — 2002
Bsc (Hons), Information Technology
Experience
Loadmaster Consultancy September 2015 - Present
Airbus Defence and Space August 2010 - September 2015
Royal Air Force February 2010 - August 2010
Royal Air Force 1984 - 2002
Skills
Aviation, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Defence, Aviation Operations, Program Management, Military Operations, Change Management, Military, Defense, Flights, Military Experience, Avionics, Aircraft
Les Harris
Semiretired
Chemicals
Education
The Open University 1983 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Engineering
Chesterfield School
Experience
RAM Process Engineering Ltd October 2012 - Present
Covidien January 2011 - September 2012
Covidien April 1993 - January 2011
Skills
ISO 14971, DMAIC, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Quality, Green Belt, Change Control, FMEA, Process Capability, Kanban, Process Engineering, Quality System, FDA, Design of Experiments, V&V, Design Control, Failure Analysis, Commercialization, Product Development, GMP, ISO 13485, Iso 9000, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, CAPA, Six Sigma, Engineering Management, Technology Transfer, Value Stream Mapping, Cross-functional Team..., 5S, Gage R&R, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, SPC, Validation, Operational Excellence, Sop, R&D, Quality Management, ISO, Minitab, Kaizen, Black Belt, Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Process Simulation
Les Hughes
Engineering Manager
Paper & Forest Products
Education
The Open University 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Adam Smith College
HNC, Mechanical Engineering
Experience
TULLIS RUSSELL June 2005 - Present
Tullis Russell August 1997 - 2005
Sappi Europe August 1994 - August 1997
Skills
5S, Management, Process Engineering, Maximo, Process Control, Preventive Maintenance, Engineering Management, Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Maintenance Management, Manufacturing, PLC, Commissioning, Paper Industry, TPM, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Project Engineering
Les Keith
Student at The Open University
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
The Open University 2011 — 2016
Experience
The Open University October 2011 - Present
Les Martin
Service Redesign Specialist
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
The Open University 1997 — 2000
MBA, Strategy and Business Management
University of Bradford 1975 — 1979
BSc, BioMedical Sciences
Royal School Dungannon 1968 — 1975
Experience
Lancashire Commissioning Support Unit March 2013 - Present
NHS North Lancashire November 2008 - March 2013
Cumbria and Lancashire Pathology Prvider Network April 2004 - October 2008
Peston Microbiology Services September 1997 - March 2004
Skills
Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Contract Management, Quality Management, Lecturing, Budget Management, Performance Reviews, Costing, Laboratory Management, Diagnostics, Change Management, Report Writing, Healthcare Management, Cost Control, Management, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, PRINCE2, Strategic Analysis and..., Clinical Research, Pathology, Healthcare, Contract Review, Procurement, Financial Control
Les Parker
Retired
Security and Investigations
Education
The Open University 1988 — 1994
King Edward VI Grammar School, Spilsby, Lincs 1970 — 1977
Experience
Lincolnshire Police November 2007 - Present
Lincoln Cooperative Society 1977 - 1978
Skills
Security Management, Police, Criminal Investigations, Personal Security, Roads Policing, Personal Protection, Security Operations, ANPR, Collision Investigation, Public Speaking, Traffic Management, Crime Prevention, Hostage Negotiation, Automobile Accidents, Investigation, Policy, Law Enforcement, Firearms, Private Investigations, Interrogation, Enforcement, Event Planning
Les Richmond
Independent Maritime Professional
Maritime
Education
The Open University 1993 — 2002
BSc Hons, Earth Science
Experience
Hughes Ellard 2006 - 2008
Viking Recruitment April 1993 - September 1997
Sealink UK July 1984 - November 1990
Les Shorter
Tech Services Project Manager at Markel International
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1995 — 2006
BA(hons) 2:1, Humanities and music
Experience
Markel International July 2009 - Present
Barclays Bank June 2006 - February 2009
AIG 2001 - 2006
IBM 1997 - 2001
Skills
Project Delivery, PRINCE2, Web Applications, Java, SDLC, Change Management, Enterprise Architecture, Unix, Infrastructure, ITIL, Integration, Oracle
Les Smith
Principal Engineer at Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd
Wireless
Education
Midhurst Grammar School 1970 — 1973
The Open University
B.Sc., Electronic Engineering
Experience
Qualcomm Technologies International Limited August 2015 - Present
CSR July 2007 - August 2015
Braymill Associates 1989 - 2008
Artimi July 2003 - July 2007
Tality (Symbionics) October 2000 - November 2002
Adaptive Broadband March 2000 - October 2000
Plextek November 1997 - August 2000
Ionica June 1997 - November 1997
Navstar Systems December 1996 - June 1997
Ionica November 1996 - February 1997
Skills
FPGA, Hardware, RF, Digital Signal..., Wireless, PCB design, Hardware Architecture, Semiconductors, Satellite Communications, Business Services, Microwave, WiFi, Analog, Matlab, Circuit Design, IC, Radar, Public Speaking, Embedded Software, Speaking at the IET -..., Mixed Signal, RF design, Antennas, Integrated Circuit..., Embedded Systems, Electronics, Simulations, RF Engineering, Bluetooth, Firmware
Les Spencer
Financial Services Consultant
Financial Services
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2012
BA Hons History
Blaydon Grammar School 1966 — 1968
Experience
Self-employed August 2012 - Present
Mann Island Finance Ltd 2005 - 2012
Road Range Mercedes 1996 - 2005
Skills
Chairman of..., Ex Metropolitan...
Les Spillman
Internal Audit and Risk Manager at Ford Retail Group
Retail
Education
Birmingham City University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Organisational Behavior, in progress
Birmingham City University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MSc), Masters Degree Audit and Business Consultancy, Commendation
Birmingham City University 2011 — 2013
Institute of Internal Auditors Advanced Diploma, All first time passes
Birmingham City University
CISA, IT Auditing, First time pass
Institute of Risk Management 2007 — 2008
CIRM, Risk Management, Pass
London South Bank University
Corporate Governance
The Open University
Psychology
Basildon College of Further Education
BTEC, Technology and Finance, Merit and distinction
Experience
Ford Retail Group February 2005 - Present
Ford Retail Group January 2010 - Present
Ford Motor Company (MSXI) February 1997 - February 2005
Technical Diver Training 1997 - 1999
Skills
Audit, Human Resources, Banking, Management, Dealers, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Internal Controls, Profit, Business Process..., Risk Assessment, Corporate Governance, Customer Satisfaction, Financial Audits, CISA, IT Audit, Project Planning, Risk Management, Fleet Management, Team Management, Accounting, Automobile, Budgets, Finance, Retail, Operations Management, Forecasting, Restructuring, Internal Audit, Process Improvement, Pricing, Financial Reporting, Training, Change Management, Performance Management, Leadership, Managerial Finance, Sales Management, Enterprise Risk..., Business Planning, Automotive, Insurance, Financial Risk, Project Management, Operational Risk...
Les Tate
YPSM Strategy and Commissioning Manager at North Tyneside Council
Government Administration
Education
The Open University
MSc, Social Psychology
Experience
North Tyneside Council September 2004 - Present
Skills
Stakeholder Engagement, Substance misuse and...
Les Young
Project Manager at Capita
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 1990 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Information Technology
Experience
Capita November 2014 - Present
Westminster City Council March 2014 - August 2014
NHS Shared Business Services November 2012 - December 2013
NHS Shared Business Services May 2012 - October 2012
Steria June 2010 - May 2012
Steria Group February 2008 - May 2010
Steria Group January 2007 - January 2008
Steria Group November 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Governance, Business Transformation, IT Outsourcing, Outsourcing, Managed Services, Service Desk, Service Management, Problem Management, Project Management, ITIL, Sla, IT Operations, Service Improvement, Program Management, Stakeholder Management, Incident Management, IT Management, Transition Management, Service Delivery, Project Delivery, IT Service Management, Data Center, Change Management, PRINCE2
Lesley Allart
Proprietor at Fresh Food Event Catering * Partner at ChockShop
Hospitality
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1995
BSc Hons 1st class, Biology
Goff's School 1976 — 1983
Experience
Fresh Food Event Catering October 2013 - Present
ChockShop July 2013 - Present
The Marketing Angel January 2011 - September 2013
London 2012 August 2012 - September 2012
ColourSells Printing February 2012 - September 2012
Hytec November 2005 - January 2010
Lliswerry High School September 2004 - September 2005
Fairwater High School September 2002 - September 2004
Skills
Business Networking, New Business Development, Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Business Planning, Small Business, Social Media Training, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Business Strategy, Mentoring, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Food Service, Time Management, business mentoring, Customer Service, Catering, Social Media, Online Marketing, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Business Process..., Teaching, Marketing Communications, Social Networking
Lesley Ann (Norris) Jarvis
Proof Reader,Editor & Administrator
Writing and Editing
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2003
Social Sciences, Social Sciences, DD100
Meden Comprehensive 1982 — 1987
Birklands Junior, Warsop 1974 — 1982
Experience
Self Employed March 2015 - Present
Ant Jarvis Property Services October 1999 - Present
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust June 2009 - March 2015
Paul Mason Insurance Brokers June 1997 - October 1999
HM Revenue & Customs March 1990 - November 1993
Derbyshire Building Society July 1989 - March 1990
Insurance Clerk January 1988 - July 1989
Skills
Research, Text Editing, Administration, Hospitals, Customer Service, Change Management, Office Administration, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Teaching, Editing, Public Speaking, Outlook, Proofreading, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Social Media, proof reading, Microsoft Word, English Literature, English, Performance Management, Windows
Lesley Ann Kolb
Training & Development Officer at Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc
Utilities
Education
Kingsdale Comprehensive, Dulwich, UK 1970 — 1977
The Open University
Bachelor's degree, Art History with Humanities, 2.1
The Open University
Diploma in European Humanities
Experience
Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc April 2015 - Present
Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc June 2011 - April 2015
Sutton & East Surrey Water Plc January 1999 - June 2011
British Gas Home Energy January 1998 - January 1999
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals January 1993 - January 1998
British Telecommunications October 1978 - September 1992
The British Library of Political & Economic Science August 1977 - October 1978
Skills
Management, Team Leadership, Team Management, Training, Customer Service...
Lesley Anne Benson
Interpreter/ Translator/ Tutor 'Encore French'
Translation and Localization
Education
The Open University 2010 — 2016
French and Spanish
Cardiff University Translations Studies Society 2011 — 2012
French to English Translation
Exeter college 1994 — 1996
IB, Spanish, French, A,A
St Thomas High School 1989 — 1994
GCSEs
College de St Valery S/Somme 1988 — 1989
Experience
Encore French - Translations Interpreting and Tutoring September 2011 - Present
Self-employed March 2010 - Present
Aid International January 2004 - September 2005
Lyons Davidson Limited October 2001 - April 2005
Skills
Proofreading, Legal Translation, Interpreting,..., Consecutive..., French, Translation, Project Planning, Management, English, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Interpreting
Lesley Arnold-Hopkins
Independent Celebrant at East Sussex Ceremonies.
Individual & Family Services
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1999
Humanities, Literature and History
Simon Langton Girls' School
Experience
East Sussex Ceremonies. October 2013 - Present
Freelance April 2008 - Present
On behalf of the British Humanist Association May 2008 - October 2013
Bibby Financial Services November 2003 - October 2009
GE Commercial Finance April 1998 - November 2003
Barclays Bank April 1993 - April 1998
Skills
Analysis, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Strategy, Operations Management, Leadership Development, Knitwear Design, Customer Satisfaction, Event Management, Small Business, Change Management, Coaching, Management, Ceremonies, Project Planning, Public Relations, Team Building, Risk Management, Leadership, Start-ups, Program Management, Weddings, Fundraising, Recruiting, Public Speaking, Training
Lesley Banner
Beauty Therapist & Jewellery Designer
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
North East Worcestershire College 2003 — 2005
Beauty & Massage & Alternative Holistic Therapist
The Open University 1982 — 1983
Nutrition Diploma
North East Worcestershire College 1978 — 1980
RSA & Pitman Shorthand + Typing, Secretarial + Personal Assistant To Management Level, Distinction
North East Worcestershire College 1977 — 1979
C & G Cookery Teaching Certificate, Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General, Distinction
Waseley Hills High School 1972 — 1977
Experience
decline
Skills
Event Planning, Teaching Adults, Social Media, Training
Lesley Baxter
Interim/Contract/Temporary HR Professional Services.
Human Resources
Education
Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development
BA Honours Degree
The Open University 1995 — 2000
BA Hons
The Open University
Diploma
Experience
HR Professional Services June 2015 - Present
Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden Encompassing the multi award winning Warner Bros. Studio Tour London April 2011 - March 2015
Sharp Electronics (U.K.) Ltd June 2009 - April 2011
Varian Medical Systems February 2009 - May 2009
Chesapeake plc April 1999 - February 2009
Skills
Management Development, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Human Resources, TUPE, Succession Planning, Organizational..., HR Consulting, Workforce Planning, Employee Benefits, Recruitment Advertising, Change Management, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, Coaching, Interviews, Negotiation, Employer Branding, Technical Recruiting, Talent Management, Onboarding, HR Project Management, Employment Law, Strategy, Job Descriptions, Team Management, Executive Search, Culture Change, Graduate Recruitment, Project Management, Recruiting, Executive Coaching, Employee Engagement, Deferred Compensation, People Skills, Personnel Management, Performance Management, Management, HR Policies, Employee Training, Applicant Tracking..., Training, Payroll, Leadership Development, Organizational Design
Lesley Beaton
Head of Country Casework Team at Foreign and Commonwealth Office
International Affairs
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2010
Lesley Bennet
Accreditation Services Manager at CCA
Outsourcing/Offshoring
Education
The Open University 1985 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Social Sciences
Experience
CCA Global Limited March 2014 - Present
Skills
Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Customer Service, Project Management
Lesley Boyce
Student at The Open University
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2016
Lesley Boyd
Research Student at Open University
Research
Education
The Open University 2009 — 2009
Postgraduate Certificate, Technology enhanced learning: practices and debates
Warwick Business School 1989 — 1992
MSc, Business Management Systems
Experience
Open University August 2015 - Present
Lesley Boyd Consulting 1992 - Present
ICL Training (part of International Computers Ltd) 1987 - 1992
Berkshire County Council 1985 - 1987
Salisbury District Council 1984 - 1985
Skills
Business Process..., Quality Management, Management Consulting, Professional Learning..., Systems Thinking, Project Management, Business Strategy, Thought Leadership, Organizational Learning, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, Change Management, Training, Research, Quality System, E-Learning
Lesley Bradshaw
Artisan
Apparel & Fashion
Education
The Open University 1989 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Biology, Earth Science
Experience
Dreams Of Avalon October 2008 - Present
Skills
Illustration, Fashion, Sewing, Fashion Design, Illustrator
Lesley Brady
Student at The Open University
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2017
Lesley Brett
Education
The Open University
Bachelor's Degree, Spanish/history of science
Lesley Carr
Freelance writer, presenter, and roleplayer
Writing and Editing
Education
The Open University 1990 — 1994
BA Hons, Psychology
Leeds Girls' High School
Experience
Freelance Copywriter March 2009 - Present
University of Birmingham Interactive Studies Unit February 2009 - Present
Reading for Wellbeing June 2011 - November 2012
Search Sciences LLP July 2010 - November 2011
Blue Sky Associates January 2001 - September 2010
Tyne Tees Television 1991 - 1998
Skills
Marketing, Storytelling, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Training, Proofreading, Editing, Blogging, Training Skills, Research, Creative Writing, Publishing, Social Media, Roleplaying, Video, Teaching, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Writing, Copywriting, Television, Publications, Journalism, Copy Editing, Public Relations
Lesley Childs
Training and Information
Nonprofit Organization Management
Education
Edinburgh College of Art 1980 — 1984
BA Honours, Design and Applied Arts
The Open University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
Experience
Fife Carers Centre November 2007 - Present
Age Concern Glenrothes November 2014 - September 2015
Fife Council October 2007 - August 2011
NAAFI July 1987 - April 2006
Skills
Event Planning, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Dementia Awareness..., Community Development, Interviews, Public Speaking, Editing, Team Building, Volunteer Management, Charities, Internal Communications, Training Delivery, Research, Social Media, Nonprofits, Training, Event Management, Community Engagement, Change Management, Organizational..., Performance Management, Fundraising
Lesley Craig
Principal at Thomas hepburn community academy
Education Management
Education
Chesham high school
Education
The Open University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), leadership and management
The University of Sheffield
post grad diploma, leadership and management
national college for school leadership
NPQH
the national society
SIAMS Inspector
university of london
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Experience
Thomas hepburn community academy January 2014 - Present
All Saints Church of England Community trust January 2010 - December 2013
hirst high school September 2004 - December 2009
Agnes Stewart church of England High School May 2000 - August 2004
st marys church of england high school September 1994 - April 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Consulting, Leadership, Teaching, Management, staff development
Lesley Cresswell
Director of Learning and Sustainability
Education Management
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2011
Master's degree in Education, Education
Anglia Ruskin University 2004 — 2005
Certificate in Education
Colchester School of Nursing 1980 — 1983
Registered General Nurse
Experience
Education and Training Academy June 2014 - Present
Colchester Institute 2012 - 2014
Adult Community Learning 1989 - 2014
Milton Keynes College & Workers Education Association 2011 - 2012
Adult Community Learning Essex County Council 2007 - 2011
Adult Community Learning 2005 - 2007
Adult Community Learning 2003 - 2005
Adult Community Learning September 2002 - September 2004
Essex County Council September 1989 - September 2002
SCOPE 1984 - 1986
Skills
Literacy, Language Teaching, Lecturing, Adult Education, Teaching, Teaching Reading, Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, ESL, E-Learning, Moodle, College Teaching, Staff Development, Pedagogy, Teacher Training, Teaching Writing, Curriculum Development, Teaching Adults
Lesley David
Deputy Headteacher at Norfolk County Council
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 1995 — 2002
BA(Hons), Humanities/Humanistic Studies
The University of Wolverhampton
SENCo Award, Special Education and Teaching
Experience
Norfolk County Council April 2012 - Present
Norfolk County Council January 2003 - April 2012
Skills
Curriculum Design, Special Education, Staff Development
Lesley Dixon
Teacher at Gayhurst Community School
Primary/Secondary Education
Education
The Open University 1993 — 1997
BSc (hons), History
Clapton Girls Technology College 1977 — 1982
O and A levels, Science, maths, English, humanities
Experience
Gayhurst Community School September 2007 - Present
Gayhurst Community School September 2000 - August 2007
British Telecom September 1989 - April 1994
Skills
Tutoring, Smartboard, Teacher Training, Curriculum Development, Special Education, Behavior Management, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Educational Technology, Literacy, Lesson Planning, Mentoring, Classroom Management, Differentiated..., Educational Leadership
Lesley Evans
Management trainer/ professional development manager/assessor
Higher Education
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2005
Psychology, Social Sciences, Diploma in Social Sciences
Stockton and Billingham College 1995 — 1997
Certificate in personnel Practice
Ian Ramsey 1989 — 1993
Experience
South East Wales July 2014 - Present
INNOVATE TRUST August 2008 - June 2014
Prospects for Young People February 2003 - September 2005
Shaw Trust September 1999 - February 2003
Skills
Service Delivery, QCF Assessor, Recruitment and..., Service Management, Internal Quality Assuror, Non-profits, Service Quality, Managing Risk to lone..., Services Marketing, Charities, Supervising Others, Staff Management, Bid Writing, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Managing and Leading..., Service Improvement, Volunteer Management
Lesley Farley
Contracting
Insurance
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2008
Postgraduate Certificate, Art History
Oporto British School 1979 — 1982
The Open University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Currently studying
The Open University
2:1 Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science (Honours) Open, Upper Second-class Honours (2.1)
Experience
Teachers Assurance June 2012 - July 2015
Ageas UK September 2009 - May 2012
Castle Cover Ltd November 2008 - September 2009
Castle Cover Ltd October 2006 - November 2008
Castle Cover Ltd September 2005 - October 2006
Omrix Biopharmaceuticals September 2000 - September 2003
Fort James (now SCA - Hygiene and Forest Products Company) March 1995 - September 1998
Skills
Performance Management, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, Sales Management, SEO, Outsourcing, Recruiting, Employee Training, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development, Change Management, Sales, Insurance, Call Centers, Process Improvement, Coaching, Team Management, General Insurance, Financial Services, Advertising, Account Management, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Management, Start-ups, Business Planning, Budgets, Training, Customer Experience, Project Management
Lesley Gabriel
PhD student and Programme Administrator at Birmingham City University
Higher Education
Education
The Open University 2008 — 2012
Master's degree, Social Sciences
Birmingham City University 1997 — 2000
BA Hons, English Language and Literature, 2.1
Birmingham City University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Media and Cultural Studies
Experience
Birmingham City University September 2015 - Present
Birmingham City University March 2015 - September 2015
Birmingham City University July 2010 - February 2015
Birmingham City University April 2009 - July 2010
University of Wolverhampton November 2008 - April 2009
London College of Fashion July 2006 - October 2008
City University, School of Informatics March 2002 - July 2006
Skills
Moodle, Research, Patience, Critical Thinking, Discretion, Higher Education Policy, Higher Education..., Positive Personality, Communication Skills, SITS, Staff Development, Friendly Personality, Students, Report Writing, E-Learning, Universities, Curriculum Design, Critical Discourse..., Student Engagement, Dignity, Lecturing, Empathy, Computer Proficiency, Student Affairs, Qualitative Research, Student Counseling, Customer Service, Office Administration, Morale, Higher Education
Lesley Galloway
Area manager at RBWM
Education Management
Education
The Open University
BSC Hons, Social Policy & Sociology
Lesley Gowland
Performance management and global trainer
Education Management
Education
University of Leicester 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Performance Performance Management and Workplace Learning, Graduated with a Merit
The Open University 1999 — 2001
Diploma of sociology, Social sciences
The Open University 1995 — 2001
Bsc Hons, Social Sciences with Sociology
Experience
Cis italia March 2014 - Present
Valueadded June 2005 - Present
Sodexo June 2005 - Present
Bel January 2000 - November 2014
Freedata srl - Freedata Labs ltd 2004 - 2008
General Electric January 2001 - June 2003
Kodak January 1986 - June 2002
Skills
Team Management, Training, Management, Performance Management, Team Leadership, Business Strategy, Executive Coaching, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Talent Management, Recruiting, HR Policies, Business Planning, Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Project Management
Lesley Hamilton-Messer
Team Leader in Faith Based Charity
Religious Institutions
Education
Cliff College 2005 — 2008
MA, Mission & Evangelism
The Open University
BA (Hons), Religious Studies
The Open University
BA (Hons), Humanities / Religious Studies
Experience
Church of Scotland. Mission and Discipleship Council June 2010 - Present
Skills
Pastoral, Liturgy, Discipleship, Biblical Studies, Congregational..., Evangelism, Theology, Mission Development, Spiritual Direction, Church Events, Strategic Planning, Christian Theology, Religion, Religious Studies, Preaching, Church Growth, Missiology, Practical Theology, Bible, Volunteer Management
Lesley Harding
Loan Administrator
Banking
Education
The Open University 2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Social Sciences, 2.2
Experience
Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ January 2013 - Present
HSH Nordbank January 2008 - July 2012
Danske Bank January 1999 - July 2006
bank of tokyo January 1992 - January 1999
Skills
Banking
Lesley Harley
IT Programme Manager at BAE Systems
Defense & Space
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2005
BSc Hons, Various - Maths & Computer Programming
Experience
BAE Systems April 2014 - Present
BAE Systems May 2008 - March 2014
BAE Systems June 2007 - May 2008
BAE Systems June 2001 - May 2007
Various January 1991 - May 2001
Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd August 1986 - December 1990
Vickers Shipbuilding & Engineering Ltd. September 1982 - August 1986
Skills
Defense, Procurement, Defence, Military, Project Management, Integration, Supply Chain Management, Continuous Improvement, Mechanical Engineering, Business Process..., MS Project, Microsoft Project, Earned Value Management, Process Improvement, Security Clearance, Aerospace, Requirements Management, Engineering Management, Engineering, Program Management, Configuration Management
Lesley Harper
Programme Manager (Commissioning and Business Development) at Wakefield Council
Government Relations
Education
Sheffield College / ILM 2013 — 2013
Level 7 Strategic Leadership & Executive Management
Oxford Brookes University 2011 — 2011
Certificate in Commissioning & Purchasing in Public Care
The Open University 2001 — 2009
BA (Hons) Health & Social Care
Experience
Wakefield Council August 2014 - Present
Wakefield Council October 2013 - August 2014
Wakefield Council February 2012 - October 2013
Wakefield Council February 2009 - February 2012
Barnsley Alcohol & Drug Advisory Service 1999 - 2009
Barnsley MBC September 2007 - September 2008
Game Retail Ltd. September 1995 - March 1999
Skills
Commissioning, Local Government, Project Management, Private Sector, Strategy, Management, Project Delivery, Program Management, Policy, Public Sector
Lesley Harrison
Games Journalist and Tech Author
Computer Games
Education
Northumbria University 2005 — 2008
The Open University 2001 — 2003
Experience
Need2Know 2010 - Present
Packt Publishing November 2008 - Present
Legends Reborn January 2007 - Present
888.com 2007 - Present
Myth Games March 2005 - Present
O'Reilly Media December 2009 - March 2010
24Help September 2000 - September 2001
Skills
Python, Game Design, Video Games
Lesley Harvey
IT Programme Manager/Change Professional
Government Relations
Education
RACC 2015 — 2015
Creative Writing
Oxford Brookes University
Post Graduate Diploma in Leadership, Organizational Leadership
The Open University
Bachelor’s Degree, 2:1
The Open University
Post Graduate Diploma in Humanities, Humanities
Experience
The Home Office September 2014 - March 2015
The Home Office January 2013 - September 2014
The Home Office September 2011 - January 2013
The Home Office August 2008 - August 2011
The Home Office September 2006 - August 2008
HM Treasury 2003 - 2006
T-Mobile 1997 - 2003
Legal & General Investment Management 1989 - 1997
United Dominions Trust Limited 1982 - 1989
Skills
Change Management, Management, Strategy, PRINCE2, Stakeholder Management, Governance, Business Transformation, Government, Public Sector, IT Project & Programme..., Mentoring, Execuitve Coaching, Program Management, Agile Scrum Master, Project Delivery, Agile Practitioner
Lesley Hays
Former Credit Manager
Oil & Energy
Education
The Open University 2005 — 2009
BA, Classics and History
Parsons Mead 1954 — 1964
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Skills
Strategic Planning, Credit Analysis, Letters of Credit, Risk Management, Credit, Risk Analysis, Management, Financial Analysis, Credit Risk, Accounts Receivable, Commodity, Letters Of Credit, Energy Trading
Lesley Hobbs
Interim Alternative Education Consultant at Medway Council
Education Management
Education
Vyners Grammar 1966 — 1973
BSC(Hons), Social Policy
The Open University
BSc Hons, Social Sciences, 2.1
Experience
Brent Council February 2014 - Present
Lesley Hobbs Management Ltd November 2013 - Present
Medway Council June 2015 - August 2015
Southampton City Council July 2009 - August 2013
RBWM 2007 - 2009
RBWM 2007 - 2009
Skills
Local Government, Special Education, School Social Work, Early Childhood..., Public Sector, Behavior Management, Organizational..., Change Management, Leadership Development, Training Delivery, Community Engagement, Educational Leadership, Stakeholder Engagement, Management, Bid Writing, Governance, Performance Management, Policy, Private Sector, Coaching, Staff Development
Lesley Hobbs
Senior Manager at Southampton City Council
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2003
BSc Hons, Social policy
Vyners 1966 — 1973
Experience
Southampton City Council Senior ManagerSouthampton City CouncilArea ManagerRBWM Childrens ServicesFebruary 2007 - June 2009
Bucks Childens Services 1995 - 2007
Skills
Public Sector, Stakeholder Engagement
Lesley Hornsby
Senior Learning & Development Advisor at Slater & Gordon Lawyers (UK)
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
The Open University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A. Hons), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Experience
Slater & Gordon Lawyers (UK) October 2013 - Present
PDT (Professional Development Training) August 2002 - October 2013
Appliqué - A division of Premiere Employment Group Ltd April 1999 - July 2002
Skills
Training & Development, Public Speaking, Personal Development, Emotional Intelligence, Performance Management, Training Delivery, Soft Skills, Coaching
Lesley Hudson
Development Officer at Northumbria healthcare Trust
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2009
BA Hons, English Literature (British and Commonwealth), 2:1
Experience
Northumbria healthcare Trust November 2009 - Present
Lesley Jewell
Programme Manager | Consultant | Change Manager
Pharmaceuticals
Education
Prince2
Practitioner
The Open University
MBA
Experience
Prime Focus (Sussex) Ltd. 2005 - Present
Moorfields Pharmaceuticals May 2004 - October 2005
Lami Consulting March 2002 - April 2004
Bowman Group October 2000 - February 2002
Celltech February 1998 - September 2000
Medeva plc November 1993 - January 1998
Medeva January 1991 - October 1993
Skills
HR Transformation, Strategy, Change Control, Supply Chain, Organizational Design, Mergers & Acquisitions, Management Development, Change Management, Governance, Relocation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management Consulting, Executive Coaching, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Contract Management, Performance Improvement, Project Management, English-Spanish, Culture Change, Management, Outsourcing, Program Management, PRINCE2, Business Transformation, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Change Implementation, Team Building, Solution Implementation, Prince 2 Practitioner, Business Process..., Stakeholder Management, Business Planning
Lesley Kiddell- Spencer
Professional Antique Dealer (Lesleysloft)
Museums and Institutions
Education
Tresham InstituteKettering 2003 — 2005
Certificate, Management Studies
Mary Hare Grammar School 1972 — 1978
Southfields College
The Open University
Experience
lesleysloft October 2012 - Present
Leicester City Council September 2013 - March 2014
DIZ (Disability Information Zone) 2013 - 2014
CDP Coventry May 2010 - October 2012
Dering Employment Service 2009 - 2010
deafconnect September 2000 - June 2009
Leicester Deaf Centre January 1991 - August 2000
Birmingham City Council March 1989 - April 1990
National Westminster Bank July 1978 - March 1983
Skills
Social Services, System Administration, Team Leadership, Governance, Training, Microsoft Office, Not for Profit, Coaching, Management, Project Management, Editing, Leadership Development, Policy, Volunteer Management, Charities, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Community Engagement, Change Management, Leadership, Organizational..., Not-for-profit, Research, Budgets, Team Management, Sign Language, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Staff Development, Teamwork, Team Building, Non-profits, Public Relations, Event Planning, Fundraising
Lesley Logan
Regional Manager: Organ Donation, Scotland and Northern
Hospital & Health Care
Education
The Open University 2003 — 2004
Postgraduate Diploma, Management Studies
Open University 1999 — 2001
BSc (hons), Nursing/Business Management
Experience
NHS Blood and Transplant 2004 - Present
National Services Scotland 2002 - 2004
NHS Lothian 2000 - 2002
Skills
Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Nursing Management, Change Management, Hospitals, Nursing, Policy, Organ Donation
Lesley Lowe
Retired from Legal Accounts Management at Retired
Accounting
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2017
Currently doing degree in Social Sciences and Psychology
Sydenham High School for Girls GPDST 1957 — 1965
O level standard
Experience
Retired 2007 - Present
Skills
Social Media, Teamwork, English, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Java, HTML, Microsoft Excel, Research, Photoshop
Lesley Mackey
IS ANALYST at Abbott Vascular
Medical Devices
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Waterford Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Experience
Abbott Vascular 2003 - Present
Merck 2001 - 2003
Skills
SDLC, Vendor Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, CAPA, Protocol, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare Information..., Requirements Analysis, GMP, Troubleshooting, FDA, SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Software Documentation, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Visio
Lesley Malone
Editor, 'BIM for Landscape' at Landscape Institute UK
Architecture & Planning
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2009
MSc Social Research Methods
The Open University 2003 — 2005
PG Dip Social Science
London Metropolitan University 1994 — 1996
PG Dip Information Studies
Thames Polytechnic 1988 — 1991
BA (Hons) Humanities, 2:1
Experience
Pro Landscaper July 2015 - Present
Landscape Institute UK June 2015 - Present
Landscape Institute UK August 2008 - May 2015
Victim Support November 2001 - June 2007
Various 1998 - 2001
GL Hearn March 1997 - November 1998
Skills
Survey Design, Publications Production, Proofreading, Information Management, Research, Video Production, Editing, Landscape Photography, Communication, Web Editing, Copywriting, Communications, Photography, Writing, Copy Editing, Image Editing, Library Management, Project Management, Qualitative Research, Content Management, Video Editing
Lesley Marshall
Office Manager at Broadspire, a Crawford company
Insurance
Education
The Open University 1991 — 1996
BSc Hons, Social Science
Lister Technical College
Experience
Broadspire, a Crawford company May 1997 - Present
Crawford & Company August 1998 - May 2005
Milton Keynes Council September 1996 - April 1997
Abbey National Treasury Services April 1994 - April 1996
Elementis Specialties March 1988 - March 1994
Skills
Brokers, General Insurance, Commercial Lines, Claims Management, Property & Casualty..., Property Damage, Commercial Insurance, Insurance, Claims Handling, Underwriting, Claim Investigation, Professional Liability, Legal Liability, Casualty, Claim, Negotiation, Change Management, Liability, Claims Resolution
Lesley Matthews
Coach/Assessor at Training Matters
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2004
Lesley Maydew
Financial Accountant at Laidlaw Solutions Ltd
Construction
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2002
BA, Art History, History of Science, The Enlightenment
Experience
Laidlaw Solutions Ltd Financial Accounting & Reporting ManagerH J Heinz LtdMarch 1996 - August 2006
Lesley McConnell
Student at The Open University
Education
The Open University 2014 — 2018
Lesley McFarlane
Nutrition and Weight Management Consultant at Weight4Health
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Education
The Open University 2013 — 2014
Post Graduate Certificate, Leadership in Healthcare, Merit
London Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Human Nutrition, 2:1
Experience
Diabetes UK September 2014 - Present
Weight4Health September 2014 - Present
Cambridgeshire Community Services December 2009 - September 2014
Skills
Public Speaking, Project Co-ordination, Weight Management, Public Health, Weight, Lifestyle Coaching, Wellness Coaching, Employee Wellbeing, Nutrition, Motivational..., Diabetes, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness, Human Nutrition, Behavioural Change
Lesley McKenzie
PA to Partners in Tax at PwC UK
Financial Services
Education
The Open University
Business Studies
Experience
PwC UK March 2015 - Present
PwC UK July 2014 - March 2015
PwC UK July 2013 - June 2014
Right Management 2012 - 2013
Citi 2011 - 2012
Citi 2005 - 2011
IBM 2002 - 2005
PwC 1998 - 2002
ING Barings 1988 - 1998
Skills
High Level Of..., Coordination, Executive Support, Personal Development, Time Management, Uses initiative to..., Delivering on time, Communication Skills, Solid computer skills, Administrative..., Organization, Delivering Results, Experience at CEO level, Travel Planning, Result Oriented, Global Board Level..., Problem Solving, Senior Administration, Diary Management, Projects, Gatekeeper, Intuitiveness, Close Attention to..., International Travel, Budgets, Project Management, Diplomacy, Event Management, Pragmatic, Meeting Planning, Delivering Solutions, Proactive self-starter
Lesley Milne
Student at The Open University
Printing
Education
The Open University 2012 — 2017
Lesley Mott
Associate Director & Group Manager Regulatory Project Management at AstraZeneca
Pharmaceuticals
Education
The Open University
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons, Upper 2nd class hons
The Open University
Diploma in Life Sciences
The Open University
Professional Certificate in management
Experience
AstraZeneca January 2015 - Present
AstraZeneca February 2014 - December 2014
AstraZeneca March 2011 - April 2014
AstraZeneca February 2009 - March 2011
AstraZeneca January 2005 - February 2009
Skills
Clinical Data Management, Communication, Change Management, Clinical Development, Clinical Trials, Recruiting, Medical Writing, Oncology, Recruitment, CTMS, Drug Development, Line Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, CRO, GCP, Therapeutic Areas, ICH-GCP, Pharmacovigilance, EDC, Patient Safety, Certified iCoach, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, Regulatory Requirements
Lesley Newton
Curriculum Manager at Sutton Centre Community College
Professional Training & Coaching
Education
Edge Hill University 2010 — 2015
Master of Education (MEd), Education Leadership and Management
The Open University 1998 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Childhood and Youth Studies
Experience
Sutton Centre Community College August 2012 - Present
Sutton Centre Community College September 2005 - August 2012
Skills
Training, E-Learning, Performance Improvement, Personal Development, Staff Development, Adult Education, Coaching, Teaching, MBTI, Training Delivery, Recruiting, Instructional Design, Career Counseling, Workshop Facilitation, Performance Management, Conflict Resolution, Management, Tutoring, Management Development, Leadership Development, Career Development, Blended Learning, Curriculum Design
Lesley Pearce
MA student at Open University
Arts and Crafts
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (BA) (Hons), Humanities Art History & Philosophy, 2.2
Pears Grammer School 1963 — 1969
Experience
Open University February 2012 - Present
Open University February 2006 - July 2011
Marks and Spencer September 1971 - February 2002
Skills
Project Management, History of Art, Customer Service, Visual Arts, Management, Microsoft Excel, Poetry, Drawing, Sculpture, Painting, Fine Art, Cultural Heritage, Theory, Program Management, Retail, Copywriting, Books, Art Exhibitions, Marketing Strategy, Art Education, Galleries, Digital Photography, Project Planning, Microsoft Office
Lesley Penny
Project Coordinator at Breckland Advice Project
Government Administration
Education
The Open University 1998 — 2001
Social Science BSc
City College Norwich 2011 — 2012
PTLLS, Preparing to teach in the life long learning sector, Level 4
City College Norwich
Chartered Institute of Marketing Certificate & Diploma
Wymondham College
Experience
Breckland Advice Project July 2014 - Present
Norfolk County Council April 2001 - July 2014
Business Link April 1999 - March 2001
Duffy & McGovern September 1994 - September 1999
Boulton and Paul September 1988 - September 1994
Skills
Data Analysis, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Strategic Communications, Managing promotional..., Market Research, Public Relations, Research
Lesley Pickup
Customer Service leader at British Airways
Airlines/Aviation
Education
The Open University
Bachelor's Degree, Law, 2.1
Experience
British Airways 1986 - Present
Lesley Pritchard
Head of ITTraining at the Federal Office of Personnel FOPER
Education Management
Education
Open University Business School
MBA
Experience
Federal Office of Personnel FOPER September 2013 - Present
Skills
Training, Change Management, Business Analysis, Management
Lesley Purcell
Library Manager at Bradford Grammar School
Information Services
Education
Leeds Beckett University 2001 — 2002
Post Graduate Diploma, Information Science
The Open University 1994 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, European History
The Open University 1994 — 1999
Diploma in European Humanities
Experience
Bradford Grammar School July 2013 - Present
Bradford Grammar School September 2005 - July 2013
Holocaust Survivors Friendship Association January 2012 - April 2013
Second World War Experience Centre June 2002 - June 2005
Defra April 2001 - September 2001
Leeds City Council April 1998 - April 2000
West Leeds High School November 1990 - April 1998
Skills
Library Management, Information Management, Information Literacy, Libraries, Research
Lesley Quinn MBA
Implementation & Business Change Manager at Barclays
Information Technology and Services
Education
The Open University 2002 — 2005
MBA, Business and Management
Burnley College of Arts and Technology 1985 — 1987
Business & Finance Management
Westholme 1980 — 1985
Experience
Barclays September 2014 - Present
Barclays Bank January 2010 - August 2014
Network Rail February 2009 - November 2009
Barclays PLC March 2008 - November 2008
Barclays July 2004 - July 2007
Barclays July 2003 - June 2004
Barclays August 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Business Process, Stakeholder Management, IT Management, Data Migration, Project Planning, PMO, Management, Business Process..., Service Management, SDLC, Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Project Delivery, Process Improvement, Service Delivery, Service Improvement, Governance, Project Portfolio..., Change Management, Outsourcing, Project Management, Data Center, Offshoring, Risk Management, PRINCE2, Business Transformation, Problem Management, IT Operations, IT Strategy, Incident Management, IT Service Management, Sla, ITIL, SLA, Information Technology, Resource Management, Team Management
Lesley Robb
Education
The Open University 2006 — 2010
BSC Open, Business management & accounting
Institute of customer service 2008 — 2009
ICS Solutions Award
NEBS Management 2002 — 2003
Leadership and management, Introductory certificate in Management
Glenrothes College 2001 — 2003
Accounting, HNC Accounting
The Open University
Bachelors Degree, Science
Experience
Fife Council November 1997 - Present
Fife Council 1997 - 2012
Clydesdale Bank August 1986 - November 1997
Skills
Debt recovery
Lesley Robertson
Drug Safety Officer at Pfizer
Pharmaceuticals
Education
The Open University 2000 — 2005
B.A. (Hons), Humanities with Literature
Experience
Pfizer September 2010 - Present
Novartis April 2010 - September 2010
Novartis April 2006 - April 2010
Skills
Sop, Drug Safety, Pharmacovigilance, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Writing, Regulatory Requirements, GCP, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, SOP