Sophie Wardell
Chief People Officer
"I'm an experienced MCIPD qualified people professional, board member and workplace mediator focused upon developing and delivering effective and innovative strategies for talent acquisition and retention. I am passionate about making work engaging, inclusive and fun!”
I have worked in the legal sector for over a decade and ensure the firm’s people agenda aligns with its strategic ambitions.
As an ED&I advocate, I am always on the lookout for ways to ensure everyone can fulfil their potential as well as opportunities to work with our local community and under-represented groups.
I am an Enterprise Advisor and Chair the Black Country Cornerstone Employer Group. I also sit on a number of Boards within the business and ensure that everyone’s views can be heard and respected.
I am a qualified Adult Mental Health First Aider.
More about me
Joined Higgs
2019, shortly before the pandemic
Proudest moment
2 actually, my children
Interests
Running, walking, cold water dipping (preferably in the sea)
Interesting fact
I have multiple pets including two tortoises and a couple of beehives
