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The SDF welcomes a new Co-Chair for the North East & South Yorkshire Staff Development Partnership

A very warm welcome from the SDF to Deborah Beel, the new Co-Chair for the North East & South Yorkshire Staff Development Partnership (NEYSDP).

Deborah is Senior Organisation Development Manager at Durham University. She has gained a wealth of experience in Organisational Development and Learning and Development; starting in the Commercial Banking Sector, then moving into Local Authority, Regional Development Business Support, Housing and most recently in Higher Education at both Manchester Metropolitan University and since 2019 at Durham University.

Deborah’s current portfolio includes responsibility for Wellbeing, Engagement and the design and delivery of transformational change initiatives such as Hybrid Working. She also led on the launch of the Wellbeing Hub, providing a one stop shop across Durham to help and support colleagues to improve their wellbeing.

In addition, Deborah works exclusively with teams on a tailored approach to specifically support any change programs or initiatives they face.

A Chartered Member of the CIPD, Deborah also holds a Masters in Human Resource Management. She is an MBTI practitioner, and TMSDI Accredited.