📢 Mark Your Calendar: 3 Key January Deadlines You Can’t Miss! Friday, 17th January – Final day to submit entries for the 2025 PPMA Awards. Don’t wait! Submit your entry 👉 https://lnkd.in/eHCfPeFi Monday, 20th January – Deadline for Apprentice of the Year 2025 applications. Apply now! More details 👇 https://lnkd.in/eg3-7V82 Friday, 31st January – Last chance to secure the Early Bird Booking Discount for the 2025 PPMA Conference, taking place from 9th to 11th April at the Midland Hotel, Manchester. Book now to save 👇 https://lnkd.in/ghSih3j2 Don’t miss out – add these dates to your diary today! #PPMAAWARDS #PPMAHR25 #Apprenticeoftheyear #deadlines #share #learn #connect #HR #OD Pam Parkes, FCIPD Julie Biggs Steve Davies FCIPD, PPMA Board Barry Pirie Gordon McFarlane Sandra Farquharson FCIPD Nichola Mann (Assoc CIPD) Natasha Brown Steve Walker-Whitehead
PPMA - Public Services People Managers Association
Human Resources Services
Darwen, Lancashire 3,078 followers
The first choice association for people professionals across public services
About us
The PPMA (Public Services People Managers Association) is the first choice association for people professionals in public services. For more than 40 years we have been a collective voice for a highly qualified, passionate, committed and diverse public services Human Resources (HR) and Organisation Development (OD) community. We play a critical role in influencing key decision-makers and stakeholders involved in people management and workforce issues. The scope of any HR & OD professionals work is very broad. So to make sure our contribution to our community is the most impactful it can be, we focus on 4 core objectives. Encourage good policy We both respond to consultations and work with a range of organisations to ensure that we proactively raise workforce issues that we know will be important in the short, medium and long term. We contribute PPMA wide responses to government consultations and we also release statements on workforce matters. Develop our talent – Let’s Talk: You We invest in our community through our Let's Talk: You talent offer. We've dedicated huge amounts of time over the years to developing aspiring, thriving and flourishing professionals at all stages in their careers. We are enormously proud of what we do here and proud of all of our amazing graduates. Our programmes are being CPD certified. Develop thought leadership Our Let's Talk: Strategic Themes drive our thought leadership and research programme. Including Let's Talk: You, we focus on 8 themes. These themes are structured to be both future proof but flexible enough to accommodate new thinking and practice. Sustain and nourish professional networks We run national and regional events. Our Annual Conference and PPMA Excellence in People Management Awards are our marquee events. But our regional networks are the backbone of our thriving national community. Working together, our leads provoke, encourage, challenge, share and inspire our HR & OD membership community.
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http://www.ppma.org.uk
External link for PPMA - Public Services People Managers Association
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- Human Resources Services
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Darwen, Lancashire
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- Nonprofit
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- 1975
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PO Box 109
Darwen, Lancashire BB3 2WT, GB
Employees at PPMA - Public Services People Managers Association
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Jon Coulter
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Karen Wormwell
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Stuart Elrick
Volunteer People & Culture Team St Helena Hospice, Colchester Retired HR Consultant
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Samantha Betts
Director Human Resources & Organisational Development at Salford City Council
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Many of our members and friends are beginning their festive break today, and we’d like to extend our warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, and Successful New Year! #merrychristmas #PPMAHR50 #HR #OD Pam Parkes, FCIPD Steve Davies FCIPD, PPMA Board Gordon McFarlane Barry Pirie Sandra Farquharson FCIPD Nichola Mann (Assoc CIPD) Natasha Brown Steve Walker-Whitehead
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🌟 Unlock Your Potential with Our Apprentice of the Year Programme! 🌟 Our programme is packed with incredible opportunities to build your skills and gain valuable experience. Don’t just take our word for it – hear from Chrissy Diaz, one of last year’s winners from London Borough of Sutton, as she shares how this experience has shaped her journey and set her up for future success. Ready to take the next step in your career? Find out more and apply now 👇 https://lnkd.in/eg3-7V82 #apprenticeoftheyear #futuretalent #learn #share #connect #workforceskills #HR #OD Pam Parkes, FCIPD Julie Biggs Barry Pirie Steve Davies FCIPD, PPMA Board Gordon McFarlane Sandra Farquharson FCIPD Nichola Mann (Assoc CIPD) Natasha Brown Steve Walker-Whitehead Leatham Green Oracle ⏳ Hurry – applications close on Monday 20th January!
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🎉 Get Ready for the Event of the Year! 🎉 The PPMA Conference is heading to the The Midland Hotel in Manchester from 9th to 11th April, and this year, it’s extra special – we’re celebrating our 50th Anniversary! 🎊 We’ve got an incredible lineup ready for you: ✨ Inspiring and thought-provoking speakers to spark new ideas. ✨ Interactive sessions and a World Café diving into today’s hottest topics. ✨ Plenty of networking opportunities to connect with HR & OD professionals from across the country. ✨ A chance to meet our amazing sponsors and partners. ✨ And the showstopping ‘Golden Gala Awards’ Dinner to top it all off in style! 💥 Book before 31st January to snag the Early Bird Discount! 💥 What’s not to love? Discover all the details and reserve your spot here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ghSih3j2 To get you excited, here’s a reminder of some highlights from last year’s unforgettable event! 📸 Don’t miss out – it’s going to be spectacular! 🚀 #PPMAHR25 #PPMAAWARDS25 #conference #inspiringsessions #greatspeakers #HR #OD #share #learn #connect Pam Parkes, FCIPD Steve Davies FCIPD, PPMA Board Barry Pirie Gordon McFarlane Julie Biggs Sandra Farquharson FCIPD Nichola Mann (Assoc CIPD) Natasha Brown Steve Walker-Whitehead
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So I am officially on hols at the moment but as many of you know I am also a very big LG nerd. I worked on Wiltshire’s unitary transition in 2007/08 and have been involved in all subsequent LGR rounds. I have actually been super excited about the white paper today and have bored my family to tears! Having read it this afternoon (admittedly by the pool) I have a few specific LGR reflections; Local Government structures and funding are far too complex, based on historical, all too often, politically motivated decisions. The paper starts to address some of these issues which is good. I will await the detial but I am a little concerned around the lack of mandating the change on LGR. We have had several attempts over the years to find sensible solutions which work for individual regions but again - “We expect all councils in an area to work together to develop unitary proposals that are in the best interests of the whole area, rather than developing competing proposals.” Let’s hope the sector has the political maturity to do this and what is best for the communities that elected them regardless of the personal cost. Opening up the possibility of reviewing current “small or failing unitaries” in the context of LGR creates an interesting dynamic in many areas. I don’t disagree with this as a number are struggling but not sure how this will fit into current or future governance structures/boundaries just yet. Will need some creatively and bravery from government. There is a clear focus on local empowerment and communities which is important. The case for strong community/local area boards will be key to any case for change. The links to health, fire and police is also really interesting and where it aligns could be really powerful for an area and should improve regional accountability, especically around poor culture. There is a clearly a lot more detail to come but I do like the ambition outlined. Let’s hope we can all get behind this and make some meaningful, positive change to local government in this parliament.
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🎉 That’s a wrap for this year’s Awards Showcase Advent Calendar! If you missed any of the showcase webinars, don’t worry—you can catch up with the full playlist here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eNd9SfX9 💡 Got a programme, initiative, person, or team you’d like to highlight or thank? Why not enter the 2025 PPMA Awards! 🎊 It’s a special year as we celebrate our 50th Anniversary! Learn more about how to enter and all the details here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eHCfPeFi ✨ Here’s a reminder of all the award categories, including an exciting new one for this year: Best Creative Recruitment Concept Best Candidate Experience Best Employer Brand HR Leader of the Year Public Sector HR & OD Team of the Year Best Organisation Development Programme Best Use of Technology and Data (NEW) Best Workforce Transformation/Change Initiative Best Health & Wellbeing Initiative Best Employer & TU Partnership Best Learning & Development Award Best Talent Programme Best Inclusion and Diversity Programme/Initiative Best Partnership/Collaboration Service Superstars Team Award GOLD AWARD 🌟 Don’t miss your chance to shine in our landmark 50th year—submit your entries now! #Awards #enternow #PPMAHRAwards #celebrateexcellence #HR #OD #share #learn #connect Pam Parkes, FCIPD Julie Biggs Steve Davies FCIPD, PPMA Board Gordon McFarlane Barry Pirie Sandra Farquharson FCIPD Steve Walker-Whitehead Nichola Mann (Assoc CIPD) Natasha Brown
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Great work @Sandra 👏 ...One for the PPMA Awards?
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Marie Mettam was our Peer of the Year in 22/23 and would be a fantastic asset to any organisation. Please contact her via LinkedIn if you have, or know of any suitable roles for her.
PPMA Peer of the year 2022/3 Strategic HR Business Partner and Coach at Lincolnshire County Council
Hi everyone! I’m seeking a new role and would appreciate your support. If you hear of any opportunities or just want to catch up, please send me a message or comment below. I’d love to reconnect. #OpenToWork About me & what I’m looking for: 💼 I’m looking for Head of HR, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Manager, and Human Resources Director roles. 🌎 I’m open to roles in London Area, United Kingdom, East Midlands, and Lincolnshire. ⭐ I’ve previously worked at Lincolnshire County Council.
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Day 12 of our Awards Showcase Advent Calendar 🎉 Today, we spotlight the winners of Best Talent Programme: British Transport Police! Carole Thatcher MCIPD, Talent Manager, shares insights into how she created their award-winning Talent Development Programme. 🎥 Watch the webinar here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eBCCNFAW Think your talent programme deserves recognition? 🌟 Enter the 2025 PPMA Awards now and showcase your success! 👉 Learn more: https://www.ppma.org.uk/ #webinar #talentprogramme #share #learn #connect #HR #OD Pam Parkes, FCIPD Barry Pirie Steve Davies FCIPD, PPMA Board Gordon McFarlane Julie Biggs Sandra Farquharson FCIPD Nichola Mann (Assoc CIPD) Natasha Brown Steve Walker-Whitehead
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Emily Macdonald from Wigan Council was our 2024 Intermediate/Advanced Apprenticeships (Levels 2 & 3) Apprentice of the Year winner. As part of the programme she was asked to create her Personal Brand Statement and below she talks about and how she went about it. You could be creating your own Personal Brand Statement if you join our 2025 Apprentice of the Year programme. It's is designed for all levels of Apprenticeships to test your personal qualities in a range of development activities, whilst at the same time helping you to enhance your confidence and resilience. Taking part will encourage you to achieve more than you thought possible in your career. Our programme is open to all Apprentices across public service organisations, whatever your age, backgrounds and experience. Our most recent programme was hugely over subscribed and had participants from NHS, Local Government and Central Government organisations so make sure that you secure your place quickly. Apply and find out more: https://lnkd.in/eg3-7V82 Pam Parkes, FCIPD Julie Biggs Steve Davies FCIPD, PPMA Board Gordon McFarlane Barry Pirie Sandra Farquharson FCIPD Nichola Mann (Assoc CIPD) Natasha Brown Steve Walker-Whitehead