Margaret Ayers

I have been a HR professional for more than 20 years. I began my HR career in the retail sector and have worked as HR Director at four universities: CCCU, Edinburgh, Kent, and Queen Mary University of London. My main accomplishment in these roles has been in creating meaningful people strategies that support the organisation and the people who work in it.

I have a very broad appreciation of HR, from people development and organisational development to employment law (which I studied for a postgraduate diploma) and reward. I used to teach Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development students reward and employment resourcing at a local college. I’m also interested in how the whole organisation works, so I enjoy being part of SMT and working beyond the HR function.

My main responsibility is ensuring we are working on a people strategy which supports the delivery of the strategic framework.

What inspires you about CCCU?

Our diversity – the range of subjects we teach and the incredible dedication of our staff and students to their own development and success. It’s always great to be part of graduations to see our students enjoying what they have achieved.