How to Start Your Career in Human Resources - Lucy England, Arcadis UK

Lucy England, People Director at Arcadis UK, shares her career path into human resources (HR) and advice for young people who may be considering a career in HR. Arcadis is a global design, engineering and consulting company that operates across 40 countries.

In the UK, they employ around 4000 people in permanent roles, alongside other partners and contractors. Lucy’s job is making sure that those who work for the organisation are happy, motivated, engaged and having a positive work experience.

In this interview she shares:

• Her role as People Director at Arcadis and what that means
• What she finds most exciting about her job and the skills she needs in her role
• The skills she would advise young people to develop for the future world of work
• How she figured out what she wanted to do post-uni and made it happen
• Interview tips from a HR perspective
• The importance of following your interests and collecting different experiences
• Her top career advice for young people including tips for growing your confidence

The Circl Interview Series asks leaders of the UK’s most exciting businesses to share their career paths and advice with the next generation of talent. Check out our other interviews with professionals from organisations such as Facebook, Sky Labs and Uber.