Pamela Flynn
Chief People Officer, Manchester Metropolitan University
Pamela spearheaded the "Great Place to Work" strategy at Manchester Metropolitan University, achieving an 80% engagement score that sits well above the sector benchmark. Her leadership earned the University national recognition, including two consecutive "People Insight Outstanding Workplace Awards." She successfully introduced a new Target Operating Model for the People directorate alongside an Oracle HCM rollout, saving over £400k. Beyond her institution, Pamela serves on the UHR Executive Board and the Universities UK Transformation Taskforce, influencing national HR practices and contributing to the university's recognition as "Modern University of the Year 2026."