Council member
Clare Curran
Clare had a career in People Management spanning some 40 years, working in both public and private sector organisations, including B&Q, Automobile Association, National Government – National Care Standards Commission, NHS – Newcastle Hospitals and North Tees and Hartlepool, and Higher Education Institutions: Teesside, Northumbria and Durham. Clare led many Regional and National activities and negotiations during her career.
Clare’s last role prior to retirement was that of Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development at Durham University. Clare was a member of the Vice Chancellor’s Strategy Group, and was asked alongside two senior academics to lead on stakeholder presentations for the launch of the University’s new strategy. Among her achievements in this role, she introduced the University’s first HR Strategy, and HR IT System, new methods for recruitment and selection, developed new pay structures including the living wage and led a review of the University local pension scheme.
Clare’s roles have seen her engage in a plethora People Management activities, including Strategy, Recruitment and Retention, negotiation with Trade Unions, Pay and Reward, and Employment Law. Since retiring in 2017, Clare continues to support organisations voluntarily with her HR expertise, also giving back to the local community by volunteering.