Our branch in South East Wales
Learn, collaborate and network with CIPD members and people professionals in South East Wales
Learn, collaborate and network with CIPD members and people professionals in South East Wales
Welcome to the CIPD Branch in South East Wales page. I am Cathryn and I am a Senior People Professional and L&D professional with over 20 years combined experience within the profession; having worked nationally with a large blue-chip organisation and now for a global organisation experiencing rapid growth. I am qualified to CIPD Level 7.
I lead a team of people professionals responsible for the employee experience, talent acquisition and development, people analytics and a host of other related activity for the Creditsafe Group. I am responsible for all parts of the strategy, including creating and embedding a culture that is committed to coaching, mentoring and supporting employees while championing diversity, inclusion, equality and wellbeing throughout the organisation.
I am delighted to bring my work experience to my volunteer branch role and look forward to seeing local members at our events.
Cathryn Sims
Branch Chair
Our members rate their access to a local branch in their top three membership benefits. Come along to our branch events to discover other CIPD benefits. Explore the issues and trends impacting our profession. Network, learn and share ideas with people professionals in our area.
Our programme of events run from September to May, with face-to-face events taking place in Cardiff. We also include virtual events to ensure members from across our area, and beyond, can engage with us.
The aim of our programme is to support our members with their professional development and ensure there are networking and peer support opportunities.
If you have any ideas or suggestions regarding subjects you would like to see covered, please let us know.
We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our committee each May when we hold our annual meeting. Joining the committee is a great way to expand your network and learn and share skills. If you are interested learning more about the opportunities on offer, then please have a chat with a committee member at our next event or contact us by email.
With workshops, round tables, panel discussions and expert speakers, our thought-provoking events cover everything our community needs. Network, learn and stay up to date.
Keen to get involved, give back or raise your profile? Whatever your skills and interests, learn more about branch volunteering.
Just starting out on your career? Want to meet experienced people professionals and keep up to date with all the topics you cover in your studies? We’re here for you as you study for your CIPD qualification.