Biographies
Jan Golding Chartered FCIPD
Chief Executive – Roots HR CIC
Restless, sharp and an astute manager of risk, Jan Golding has been passionate about society, business opportunity, people and work since her early teens.
Social sciences and economics at school led to an exciting and highly successful UK-wide career in sales management, training and human resources, working in the retail, hospitality and service sectors but it was talking to rough sleepers and street homeless in her home city of Exeter that sparked her desire to use her skills, knowledge and experience within civil society. Leaving the corporate lifestyle in '05 for the post of Director of Support Services at a south-west based substance misuse charity, Jan was able to offer transferable leadership, people management skills and business awareness whilst learning about governance, funding and voluntary sector culture.
Inspired by Social Enterprise week '08, she founded Roots Human Resources CIC in January '09 with the aim of growing an attractive, ethical company to fill the gap in HR service provision to small and medium-sized civil society organisations. Just two and a half years later, with offices in Worcestershire, a loyal and rapidly-growing client list and a wildly enthusiastic team she is currently building the organisation’s infrastructure and planning her route to UK coverage for the company's services.
Recently re-married, Jan loves sunshine, beaches and her dog and will be easily lured into most conversations with a cup of black coffee (Italian preferred). She hopes in the next 12 months to compete in her first 5km run and to take up piano lessons.
