Our branch in Cumbria
Learn, collaborate and network with CIPD members and people professionals in Cumbria
Learn, collaborate and network with CIPD members and people professionals in Cumbria
Hi, I'm Philippa Hardy and I'm delighted to be your chair of the CIPD Branch in Cumbria. I have been a Chartered Member for over 20 years and have been teaching the level 3 and 5 CIPD professional programmes for the last 10 years. My people management background is mostly public sector, having worked across education, health and local government. It is a real privilege to be elected into this Chair role, working alongside a small team of talented and committed people professionals.
We are all working together on your behalf to strengthen the people network across the whole of Cumbria, delivering events which are relevant to the changing workforce and people needs of Cumbria and amplifying the voice of Cumbrian people professionals.
We are looking to expand our impact in the early careers space to promote people management as a profession. Can you help us? Please get in touch if you can contribute to this agenda.
If there is anything we are not doing that you think we should be - please reach out. Our committee meetings are open to all members, and we would really welcome your views and support as a fellow committee member.
Philippa Hardy, Chartered MCIPD
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.
Although we're the smallest of the 50+ UK branches with just over 500 members, we have big hopes and aspirations for our branch. We welcome all members - practitioners and consultants - covering all levels of experience in the profession of people management, learning and people development; from students just starting their careers right through to senior directors.
Branch activities are designed to provide continuing professional development and networking opportunities to enhance members' credibility and visibility. This helps to strengthen the link between people professionals and the businesses within Cumbria.Our branch is your:
Communication hub
Development support centre
Continuing professional development (CPD) provider
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.
The CIPD member to member mentoring programme connects People Professionals to help you develop your skills, learn from one another and progress within your career.
Whether you are looking for a mentor, want to share your expertise as a mentor or perhaps both, it has never been easier with our online platform.
Want to get involved? Got an idea for an event? We want to hear from you!
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