In this episode of Inspiring Working Lives, we sit down with Janet Curtis-Broni, Group Chief People Officer at London and South East Colleges, she shares how mentors, managers, and the teams she’s worked with helped uncover potential she didn’t even know she had, and how she’s now using that experience to shape organisational culture and support others.
From mediation and coaching to guiding leaders through change, she shares the skills and approaches that make a real difference for people and organisations alike.
Packed with practical advice and inspiring insights, this episode is perfect for anyone in HR—or anyone who wants to grow as a leader by putting people first.
Dan Taylor
Managing Director at Morgan Hunt
I am the Managing Director of Morgan Hunt and Pentagon Talent and have held this position since January 2017. Over that period, I have overseen a full-scale change programme that has led to a more defined offering to the businesses long standing clients, a full change of brand, a new CRM and several adoptions of new and innovative tech and the opening of a new business in Scotland. All this has contributed to returning this long-standing business to profit.
In 2023, Morgan Hunt was awarded the NORA award for best large recruitment business for Morgan Hunt’s online presence, The Financial Times listed Morgan Hunt as one of the top 30 British Recruitment Companies and The Recruiter Magazine will feature Morgan Hunt in their Fast 100 for 2023.
I have worked within staffing and recruitment for 28 years. I am a major supporter of APSCo, attending many events throughout the year. I am a firm advocate for greater professionalism within the recruitment industry.
Married with two daughters, outside work interests include playing the drums and supporting the Sussex Cricket Foundation by creating greater access to the sport of cricket within the City of Brighton and Hove.
Janet Curtis-Broni
Group Chief People Officer at London & South East Education Group
Janet Curtis-Bromi is Group Chief People Officer at London and South East Colleges (LSEC), the London and South East Education Trust, and the LASER Group. She stepped into the role in July 2020, after joining earlier that year as Director of HR and Organisational Development.
With more than 22 years of experience in the further education sector, including over a decade in senior leadership, Janet now oversees LSEC’s people strategy—focusing on building an inclusive, people-centred culture where staff can thrive. She leads on staff engagement, capability development, and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), making sure EDI is fully embedded across the group’s work.
A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), Janet is also a trained mediator and coach. Beyond her college role, she chairs the London Region HR network of the Association of Colleges, where senior professionals share ideas and best practice.
