1. JENNIFER GRIFFITHS
49 Silver Crescent, Chiswick, London W4 5SF
Home phone: 020 8994 5434 Mobile: 07758 282672 Email: jennygriffit@aol.com
Profile: A pragmatic Human Resources practitioner with 20 years experience in generalist HR managerial roles, mostly
for media companies - the BBC, Dow Jones, WorldNow (in New York) and SustainAbility.
 A proven record of providing HR counsel to senior management
 Assisted in the creation of three new venture start-ups (two in television)
 Led numerous redundancy programmes, organisational changes and restructurings
 Experienced in mergers and acquisitions
 An initiator and implementer of HR strategies
 Experience of working in standalone roles at a senior level
 Knowledge of European and US legislation
Personal attributes include strong interpersonal skills, the ability to think creatively, to use leadership and
influencing skills to coach executives, advise on all major issues and to deliver results. A strong problem solver
providing solutions aligned with business needs.
Career History
& Experience: FREELANCE HR CONSULTANT
Created two companies, working from home - Get Resourced (an HR consultancy service for small business
and individuals) plus Get Prepped (coaching adults and children for job/school interviews)
SUSTAINABILITY
PART-TIME HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
A small independent, global, hybrid management consultancy and think tank that specialises in helping
companies understand and respond constructively to the challenges of sustainable development and corporate
responsibility.
Key Responsibilities:
 Supported the business leaders in the realisation of business objectives
 Created, developed, managed and maintained HR policies which supported the strategic direction
and business requirements; accountable for implementation and reviewing effectiveness
 Managed all aspects of recruitment, remuneration, training, development and employee benefits
 Led the Operations Team and line managed the Office Manager
Major Achievements:
 Rewrote the company handbook and Terms of Employment in line with the business strategy
and culture
 Conducted an Employee Attitude survey
 Introduced a business-wide Performance Management System including all new Job
Descriptions and Personal Development Plans
WORLDNOW
PART-TIME HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR, New York City
A small, privately owned, U.S. company that provides internet technology, revenue and content solutions to
over 150 local TV stations, radio stations and newspaper groups in the U.S. I worked 20 hours a week as the
HR consultant.
Key Responsibilities:
 Provided solutions, advice and support to the CEO, COO and management teams
 Delivered people management strategies, solutions, advice and policy guidelines
 Managed all aspects of remuneration, training and staff benefits
Major Achievements:
 Provided creative, informed and pro-active recruitment and selection during a period of business
expansion
 Introduced and championed a business-wide Performance Management System

2. DOW JONES INTERNATIONAL LTD
REGIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR FOR EMEA,
A member of the senior executive management team for Dow Jones Newswires based in London. Led an HR
team of 4 professionals, managing every aspect of HR for all Dow Jones companies in EMEA - Dow Jones
Interactive Publishing, The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones International Sales and Marketing, totalling 350
employees.
Key Responsibilities:
 Key member of the senior management team tasked to develop a regional headquarters
 Autonomy for creating, developing and sustaining HR strategy and policy
 Worked directly with the MD to contribute to strategic planning
 Supported the HR needs of a flexible business where structure, skills and systems were all
evolving
 Focused on organisation and management development, resourcing and communication
 Organised the employment and relocation of European and non-European Nationals
 Overall responsibility for immigration and visa applications for international employees
Major Achievements:
 Issued new Terms and Conditions of Employment and switched benefit schemes in 6 countries
 Formulated and implemented a talent management programme to aid succession planning and
retain staff in a competitive sector
 Advised on the joint venture with Reuters to switch Dow Jones employees to Factiva
 Rewrote the company handbook to reflect the new company culture and introduced new policies
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER, DOW JONES
Responsible for the HR function of a new television company - EBN: European Business News (a 24 hour cable
and satellite television channel).
Key Responsibilities:
 Played a key role in the senior management team, tasked with creating and developing a new
and innovative business
 Organised the selection and recruitment of 150 production, technical and commercial staff in 3
months
 Wrote the Terms and Conditions of Employment for the new company
 Interfaced with other Dow Jones subsidiary companies and negotiated for services
Major Achievements:
 Advised on 2 mergers - Primark/ICV with Dow Jones Newswires and EBN with CNBC
 Originated, introduced and managed a Performance Management System advising all managers
and employees
 In December 1995 I won an international company award for Outstanding Achievement
BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Started in BBC Manchester as Manager of Personnel Records. Worked for 5 years for BBC South in Local TV
and Radio HR. Helped to create the new BBC South East Region. My last position in the BBC was Personnel
Manager for Network Television. I was a member of the senior management team in Television Drama Series
with specific responsibility for Human Resources in a newly created business unit. Accountable for the HR
policy, strategy and implementation of a major change programme, revising Terms and Conditions of
Employment and contracting-out in-house functions. Specific duties included Employee Relations, Industrial
Relations, Training and Development, Pay and Remuneration, Selection and Recruitment and Counselling.
Additional responsibilities included the negotiation of all freelance contracts (including all directors and
producers) and working as Deputy to the General Manager of Drama Series.
Education,
Training 1971 - 1978 Blue Coat School, Walsall - 6 GCSE's 2 "A" Levels
& Development: 1979 - 1982 Oxford Brookes University - Combined Honours Degree in English and History
 Two secondments to television production during BBC career – Assistant Floor Manager for BBC
Film and Assistant in Graphic Design for regional news
 Attended various training and development courses, including occupational and personality
testing (16PF), selection techniques, industrial relations and negotiating skills, counselling, training
workshop for trainers, neuro-linguistic programming, financial awareness, general managerial skills

3. and television production
Interests: All sports, especially tennis, theatre, dance, cinema and photography.