Andrea Prior

Human Resources and Operations Manager with over 20 years’ experience working with international consultancies and contractors.

I started my career with Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB), an independent, commercial and cost consultancy company with over 3,600 people operating in more than 120 offices worldwide.  Working within the HR team and reporting to the Human Resources Partner, my HR generalist role involved employee relations, recruitment, absence management, inductions, learning & development, yearly salary surveys and HR reports.

 I moved to the Middle East (Dubai) in 2013 to explore opportunities after the London Olympics, working for Dubai World Trade Centre, DP World and latterly Currie and Brown as HR Recruitment Manager. A few years later, I was approached by RLB Middle East to join them as Operations Manager. 

My role as Operations Manager involved responsibility for the HR strategy and company-wide policy and procedure implementation, creating a full suite of policies and procedures for the Middle East office, including engaging with external legal partners to ensure legal compliance.

In addition, my role involved assisting senior management with managing and implementing good HR practice, resource planning, recruitment, inductions, appraisals, learning and development, disciplinary matters, succession planning and final exits. 

Leading a team of 10, my role also incorporated financial management, marketing, recruitment, office management and IT. 

I am proficient in Microsoft Office and HR Systems. I have strong communication and interpersonal skills, conflict resolution, planning and organisation, business acumen, and analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

I am discreet, adapt easily to different situations, proactive, with an impartial and balanced approach, especially when dealing with difficult or sensitive topics.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Gallery Assistant, Westcliffe Gallery – Sheringham, UK

September 2022 – November 2025

Operations Manager, Rider Levett Bucknall – Middle East

June 2016 – May 2021

HR and Recruitment Manager, Currie & Brown – UAE wide, Qatar and Oman

February 2015 - June 2016

HR and Recruitment Manager (Fixed Term Contract), Dubai World Trade Centre – Dubai, UAE

September 2014 - February 2015

Senior HR Recruitment Consultant, DP World - Dubai, UAE

March 2013 - August 2014 

HR Officer, Rider Levett Bucknall – London, UK

November 2006 – February 2013

Education & Qualifications

• 2007-2009: Chartered Institute of Personal Development: Certificate in Personnel Practice (CPP)
• 1996-1999: Middlesex University: Marketing and Business Administration Diploma