Dawn Fairhurst

People Manager, Diagnostic Healthcare

Key areas of Expertise: CQC Compliance, Human Relations, Organisational Change, Stakeholder Management, Project Management

I am a commercially focused, people-first HR professional with over a decade of experience supporting managers across Retail, Logistics, Telecoms/IT, and Private Healthcare sectors. In my current role at Diagnostic Healthcare, I lead a People Team responsible for delivering strategic and operational HR support to a diverse, UK-wide workforce. My work spans CQC compliance, international recruitment, employee relations, leadership development, and organisational change.

I have a strong track record of delivering impactful people strategies—from leading employee engagement initiatives and launching learning frameworks, to driving digital HR transformation and implementing inclusive workplace practices. I am particularly passionate about enabling managers to lead with confidence, creating high-performing, values-driven cultures, and supporting continuous improvement.

As a mentor, I offer practical insights into navigating complex people challenges, influencing at senior levels, and developing both personal and team effectiveness. I can support mentees in areas such as stakeholder management, handling ER matters with confidence, managing HR projects, or transitioning into strategic HR roles

Level: Senior Level

Key areas of Expertise: CQC Compliance, Human Relations, Organisational Change, Stakeholder Management, Project Management

Availability (including the duration you can support): Flexible

Preferred mentoring format: Virtual or in person (Northwest based)