The People and Culture team's purpose is to drive a positive employee experience by shaping the conditions, culture, and connections at Sport Wales. They do this by designing and delivering high‑quality initiatives, policies, and procedures; equipping people with the tools they need to achieve their potential; attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent; and continuously strengthening an inclusive culture.
Jen Hill - Head of People & Culture
Tell us about your role? My role is about creating the conditions for people at Sport Wales to do their best work and feel valued while doing it. I lead on our people approach, culture, and equality work, making sure we’re building an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing organisation. That means working closely with colleagues across Sport Wales and the Senior Leadership Team and overseeing the team’s work on things like organisational development, talent and workforce planning, employee wellbeing, and how we live our values day‑to‑day.
At its core, my role is about helping Sport Wales be a place where people can thrive — now and into the future.
If you could describe your work in three positive words, what would they be?
- Curious - I’m always keen to understand people — what motivates them, what they enjoy, and what’s going on for them beyond their job.
- People‑centred - I get most enjoyment through the connections I have with people. I value knowing people well and building trusted relationships. It’s what I most enjoy about working at a smaller organisation.
- Impactful - I get a lot of satisfaction from seeing change actually happen. Because we’re small, you can feel the impact of changes we make — and that makes the work meaningful and motivating.
What’s something staff might not know about you? I can play the saxophone. I was heavily influenced by Lisa Simpson when I was around 14 years old, and I love playing, although I don’t manage to find the time to play as much as I used to. Also, I've recently come back from Disneyworld and am super keen to talk to about it with anyone who will listen!
Rosie Walters - People & Culture Lead
Tell us about your role? My role is all about making sure our people practices are effective, fair, and impactful. I provide advice to people across Sport Wales on a wide range of HR and organisational development matters, including employee relations challenges, workforce planning, learning and development, and organisational change. I help to ensure our policies and ways of working remain up to date, legally compliant, and reflective of our values. I also lead on projects and initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, promote wellbeing, and help shape a positive, inclusive culture.
If you could describe your work in three positive words, what would they be?
- Connected – My work allows me to work with and get to know people from every area of the business.
- Varied – No two days are the same, and people continue to surprise me.
- Adaptive – Responding to changing people and business needs keeps my work interesting and gives me constant opportunities to learn, grow, and think differently.
What’s something staff might not know about you? Despite my lack of sporting prowess now, I tried just about every activity there was as a kid. I fancied myself as a renowned equestrian, ballerina, and martial artist at various points during my childhood.
Sharon Murray - People Services Administrator
Tell us about your role? I’m an Administrator in the HR & OD team, mainly looking after the onboarding of new starters and supporting a range of HR admin processes. This includes things like leave, maternity and paternity leave, and contract changes.
If you could describe your work in three positive words, what would they be?
- Chilled - I keep things calm, positive, and stress‑free.
- Flexible - I roll with change and jump in wherever I’m needed.
- Super Organised - I’m on it — deadlines, details, and to‑do lists all covered.
What’s something staff might not know about you? I'm learning ballroom and Latin dancing.
Gwenno Morris - People Officer
Tell us about your role? I’m responsible for the recruitment process, from advertising roles through to interviewing. I enjoy working with teams across the organisation and creating a positive experience for candidates. I also contribute to our organisation's objectives, such as coordinating careers events for schools to diversify our workforce.
If you could describe your work in three positive words, what would they be?
- Collaborative – I work with lots of teams.
- Supportive – I’m here to support candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process.
- Adaptable – I’m happy to adapt to different ways of working for different teams.
What’s something staff might not know about you? I’m very clumsy. (Which actually may be obvious if you know I've broken a few bones.)
