We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jo Stratford-Smith as our new Chief People Officer.
Jo brings extensive experience in leading people functions within health and social care, with expertise spanning both adult and children’s services. She is committed to driving the continued development of our People function, ensuring the organisation is positioned for sustainable growth. Jo is dedicated to fostering a workforce focused on delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people across our homes, schools, and supported accommodation services.
Jo Stratford-Smith, Chief People Officer, said:
“I am thrilled to be joining the Horizon family on a permanent basis during such an exciting period of growth and transformation. It has been a pleasure to get to know many of you over the last few months, and I am looking forward to visiting our homes, supported accommodation services, and schools across the regions in the coming weeks.”
Please join us in congratulating Jo on her new role as Chief People Officer. Her expertise will be instrumental in building a strong and resilient workforce as we continue to grow and deliver outstanding outcomes for young people.
