BBC Industrial Relations Head joins Royal Mail

Gillian Alford, the BBC’s head of employee relations and policy for the past nine years, has joined Royal Mail as head of industrial relations for the letters business.

Kevin Green, Director of People and Organisational Development for Royal Mail Letters, said: “I am delighted to welcome an industrial relations specialist of Gillian’s calibre and experience.

“She brings with her a strong track record in successfully helping to manage a large workforce and tackling tough challenges in a rapidly changing environment.

“Royal Mail is facing the key challenge of competing effectively in a market open to full competition. At a time when competitor activity is intensifying, we look forward to Gillian playing a central role in the transformation of Royal Mail.”

Gillian said: “I’ve enjoyed working with committed managers and trade union officials during my time at the BBC and I’m grateful for their support. I look forward to building the same relationships in Royal Mail Letters.”