People and Organisational Development
Welcome
We support colleagues across the University to learn, grow, and thrive. Our team brings together expertise in learning and development, organisational culture and engagement, and staff wellbeing to help create an environment where everyone can do their best work. We focus on developing people and strengthening our culture in ways that feel inclusive, supportive, and aligned with the University’s strategic priorities.
From CPD and leadership development to engagement initiatives and wellbeing support, we work in partnership with teams and individuals to enable positive experiences and meaningful change. Whether you’re looking to develop your skills, enhance team culture, improve workplace wellbeing, or contribute to a more connected and engaged community, we’re here to help.
Our University Values
Our values, represented by the acronym RISE, guide our approach and how we interact with others.
Respect: We aim to make sure everyone feels respected, valued, and supported in everything we do.
Innovation: We embrace change, encourage creativity, and seek to continuously improve.
Support: We create a collaborative environment where staff feel supported, actively share knowledge, and develop together.
Excellence: We aim for high standards, ensuring our provision delivers tangible benefits and supports the University's long-term success.
Our Principles
We are guided by clear principles that shape our priorities, inform decisions, and ensure consistency in how we support the University:
Aligned with University Priorities: Our CPD, culture, wellbeing, and organisational development offer is built around the University’s strategic goals, ensuring our work directly supports institutional needs and our evolving community.
Collaborative & Co‑Created: We develop initiatives in partnership with colleagues across academic, professional, and technical services, as well as staff networks and experts. This ensures our provision reflects real experiences and creates meaningful impact.
Purposeful & Professional: Our support is timely, role‑specific, and aligned with individual aspirations and wider University needs. Through CPD, leadership development, wellbeing resources, and culture‑building activity, we help colleagues thrive in a changing HE landscape.
Responsive & Flexible: We offer in‑person, online, and self‑directed learning to make our provision accessible, inclusive, and supportive of varied working patterns and preferences.
Committed to Quality: Robust quality assurance, peer input, regular reviews, and staff feedback ensure our offer remains relevant, effective, and aligned with University aims.
Learning from Others: We draw on sector insights and best practice to stay innovative, inclusive, and forward‑thinking.
Continuous Improvement: Our approach is evidence‑informed and impact‑led, using data, evaluation, feedback, and research to refine and strengthen our CPD, culture, and wellbeing provision.
Meet the Team
Danny Benton
Head of People and Organisational Development
Email: d.benton@hud.ac.uk | Phone: +441484256628
Christian McGrath
People and Organisational Development Manager
Email: c.mcgrath2@hud.ac.uk | Phone: +44 1484 256722
Helen Connor
People and Organisational Development Manager
Email: h.connor@hud.ac.uk | Phone: +44 1484 256629
Hannah Archer
Engagement, Culture and Wellbeing Manager
Email: h.archer@hud.ac.uk | Phone: +44 1484 256629
Our Strategies, Frameworks, Tools and Resources
HR People and Organisational Development Strategy
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HR Developing Great Leader Strategy
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HR Coaching and Mentoring Strategy
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HR Evaluation, Impact and ROI Strategy
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Huddersfield Leader Framework
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Staff Wellbeing Framework
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Talent Conversation Tool
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HR P&OD Guidelines and FAQs
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P&OD Expectations and Promises
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P&OD Champion Role
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Question? Please get in touch ...
If you would like to know more, or if you have any suggestions or ideas of what we could include in our offering, please contact us through MS Teams, email: people@hud.ac.uk or 01484 47 (2799).
