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Head of HR & Governance · Wolves Foundation

Senior HR & Governance leader on the SLT, operating at both strategic and operational level across regulated, multi-stakeholder environments — with a genuine commitment to people at the heart of everything.

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Lara Pegg
CIPD LEVEL 5 · ASSOC CIPD · HR & GOV ·
Assoc
CIPD
9+
Years in HR
L5
CIPD Diploma
WFC
Wolves Foundation
ER+
Full Casework Range
"
A positive, safe and inclusive environment to allow women to share stories and experiences.
— Lara Pegg, as quoted in Women in Football, June 2024
About

HR with
heart.

Employee Relations Governance Safeguarding EDI Policy Safer Recruitment People Strategy Wellbeing L&D
Role Head of HR & Governance
Organisation Wolves Foundation
Location Birmingham, England
Membership Associate CIPD
Lara Pegg

Senior HR and Governance leader and member of the Senior Leadership Team, operating at both strategic and operational level across regulated, multi-stakeholder environments. Currently leading the end-to-end people, governance and compliance function at Wolves Foundation, providing board-level assurance and driving organisational culture, workforce strategy and safeguarding standards.

Recognised for strengthening governance, embedding safeguarding cultures and leading progressive, people-first organisational change. A trusted advisor to senior leaders and Trustees on people strategy, risk and compliance — combining fairness with compassion in every interaction.

People-first leadership that balances organisational needs with individual wellbeing. Credible, calm and solutions-focused, with strong ethical decision-making across safeguarding and governance, and a proactive mindset committed to continuously improving systems, culture and practice.

Experience
Jan 2025
Present
Head of HR & Governance
Wolves Foundation

Leading HR and Governance across the Foundation — Safer Recruitment, SCR, policy, ER management, and Trustee governance. A strategic senior role where people and compliance meet.

Jan 2024
Jan 2025
Trustee
Ignite Learning Partnership

Served as a Trustee for 12 months, contributing to strategic governance and board-level decision making. Provided expert advice on organisational performance, compliance, and long-term strategy — including support during inspection processes. Stepped down due to relocation.

Nov 2022
Jan 2025
HR Manager
Wolves Foundation

Standalone HR Manager and member of the Senior Management team, responsible for the full people and governance strategy across the charity.

Apr 2020
Nov 2022
HR Consultant
Services4Schools

Full-time consultancy supporting schools across the West Midlands — disciplinary, grievance, capability, restructure, redundancy, and TUPE.

Jul 2019
Apr 2020
HR Advisor
Services4Schools

Frontline advisory for a portfolio of schools — absence management, policy development, and union consultation including JCNC work.

Aug 2017
Jul 2019
HR Apprentice → Administrator
Services4Schools

Started as an apprentice and grew into a full HR Administrator — building a solid foundation in personnel management and HR operations.

May 2013
Aug 2017
Receptionist (various roles)
Bert Williams Leisure Centre

Progressed from Casual Recreation Assistant to full-time Receptionist. Built the communication and warmth that underpins her people-first approach.

Core Skills
Lara Pegg
01
Strategic HR & Governance Leadership

Lead and own end-to-end HR and governance functions within complex, regulated environments — driving strategic workforce planning aligned to growth, risk and community impact, and acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and Trustees.

02
Employee Relations & Workforce Management

Lead complex employee relations, providing clear, balanced and values-led resolution. Oversee safer recruitment processes and direct the full employment lifecycle, ensuring compliance, consistency and high-quality employee experience.

03
Safeguarding & Compliance

Set and embed safeguarding culture, policy and practice aligned to statutory and sector standards. Lead audit readiness across PLF, HMRC, safeguarding and governance — owning workforce data integrity and GDPR compliance.

04
People, Culture & EDI

Drive inclusive workforce strategy, embedding EDI into recruitment, culture and decision-making. Lead Equality Impact Assessments and deliver wellbeing and engagement strategies that strengthen culture and performance.

05
Learning, Development & Change

Lead L&D strategy to build leadership capability and empower managers. Drive organisational change including culture transformation, policy modernisation and structural development — and deliver impactful training on safeguarding, governance and professional standards.

06
Governance & Board Support

Lead governance advice and support to Trustees and Board, strengthening oversight and accountability. Develop and embed governance frameworks, reporting structures and compliance documentation — managing governance risk and alignment to charity and regulatory standards.

Education
2018 – 2019
CIPD Qualifications
Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management & Services
Achieved
2019 – 2020
Training Qualifications UK
HR Consultant / Partner Standard — Human Resources Development
Pass
2023
NSPCC
Safer Recruitment
Certified
CPD
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aider qualification
Certified
CPD
Autism in the Workplace
Continuing Professional Development
Certified
In Progress
Level 3 Safeguarding
Safeguarding Apprenticeship — currently completing
In Progress
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people.

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