Claire Harrison
Head of People
Claire is Head of People for Burnetts and a member of the Business Services Team.
Claire’s primary agenda is to develop an HR strategy and culture which will enable Burnetts’ employees take the firm to the next level. As a change agent, Claire aims to introduce a Continuous Improvement mind-set to Burnetts and will work collaboratively with the Partnership and Business Services Team to drive both business growth and cost efficiencies through the introduction of more streamlined processes. She is passionate about improving employee engagement and is keen to use her past experience to establish Burnetts as employer of choice.
Claire brings with her a degree in Industrial and Business Systems and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. She has had two careers in manufacturing, initially in Project Management and latterly in HR with a teaching career in between whilst raising a family.
Originally from Carlisle and a former pupil of Trinity School, Claire spent 15 years in the Midlands before returning home in 2001. Outside of work, she enjoys baking and cooking and continually tries to enjoy the idea of exercise!