Having moved to the UK 14 years ago from Australia, Nerida has been fortunate enough to have worked in a variety of industries including Education (Goldsmith College), Charities (Save the Children, Amnesty International and Refuge), FMCG (Carlsberg) and now Construction/Utilities/Highways (Kier Group).

Nerida is currently the of Head of Employer Brand and Strategic Resourcing at Kier and she plays a key role in attracting diverse talent into the construction industry, making sure that candidates know what a fantastic industry it is to work in.

She’s passionate about inspiring the next generation of employees and showing them that construction is not just hi-vis and hard hats, a passion that has been inspired by watching her own young children grow and navigate the world. Nerida wants the next generation of emerging talent to fulfil their potential find careers that truly inspire and mean something to them. She’s responsible for all things Employer Brand, Diversity and Inclusion and Strategic Resourcing within Kier