MY CIPP
MY CIP
Tell us a little bit about your career and background so far. I officially started working at 16, working hard in bars and restaurants before moving into a more office-based role. After finishing school, I made the decision to skip university and jump straight into the world of work in pursuit of a role in marketing. Thanks to my sister, who worked at the CIPP at the time, I was informed of an administration role at the CIPP, which got my foot in the door. After a year or so in that role, an opportunity in the marketing team opened - the area I’d always aspired to work in - and I’ve been there ever since.
What does your role mean to you? I really enjoy my role, as I’ve always had a love for writing and creating content, which fits perfectly within a marketing career. What makes it even more rewarding is the passion of the people working in the payroll industry. Their enthusiasm for what they do makes it so much easier, and more fulfilling, for us to support them, because they genuinely value the services and resources we provide. That’s also why I really enjoy attending events on behalf of the CIPP. Meeting our members face-to-face, many of whom proudly #ChoosePayroll , is always inspiring. Seeing how dedicated they are and how much they value the profession reminds me why I love what I do and encourages me to keep playing my part in supporting them. Can you share a moment you’re particularly proud of during your time at the CIPP? One thing I’m always especially proud of is supporting our events team at the CIPP’s flagship event of the year – the Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE). This year will be my fifth year as part of the operations team, helping to ensure the event runs smoothly and that our delegates have the most enjoyable and
beneficial experience possible. While each year brings new challenges, the sense of achievement is always just as rewarding. Working alongside my colleagues to deliver such a high-quality event and then seeing the positive impact it has on delegates is incredibly fulfilling. Watching ACE grow year-on-year has been amazing, and I’m excited to see it continue to flourish in the years ahead. Outside of work, what are some of your interests and hobbies? Outside of work, I have a love–hate relationship with my football team, Birmingham City. Things have been looking up in recent years, but we’ve certainly had our fair share of struggles in the past – the less said about those, the better! Another big passion of mine is live music. I’ve been attending festivals every year since I was 16 and have been lucky enough to see some incredible artists over the years. From the Arctic Monkeys, Elton John and many more when I was lucky enough to attend Glastonbury in 2023, to Oasis on their return tour at Heaton Park and Coldplay at Wembley Stadium, I’ve seen my fair share of concerts. Whether it’s travelling with a coach-full of mates or heading out with my girlfriend, it’s never too long before the next gig is in the diary. n
What are your priorities as marketing executive?
As marketing executive, my main priority lies with supporting the wider team of Sarah Winnett, Marketing Manager, Zoe Pope, Assistant Marketing Manager and Dipesh Pankhania, Marketing Coordinator, with the day-to-day tasks which fall under the marketing function. This includes creating and sending communications to payroll professionals, keeping them informed about our products and services and highlighting how the CIPP can support them throughout their careers. No two days are the same in the marketing team, and that variety is one of the things I enjoy most about my role.
| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward | October 2025 | Issue 114 10
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