Hannah Pickford joins Code as People and Culture Lead

Joining from Social Chain where she was Happiness Manager, Hannah’s appointment comes at an exciting time for Code after its recent move into WPP’s new Manchester Campus. Over 550 staff across several agencies, including EssenceMediacom and Wavemaker, will now be based at the new site in Enterprise City to drive growth and creativity.

Hannah’s role will oversee Code’s overall employee experience, enhancing culture through onboarding, recruitment, benefits, events and supporting learning and development.  

Hannah Pickford, People and Culture Lead, says:

“I’ve always admired Code, even when I was working as a recruiter several years ago! The high retention rate and culture shone through everything they did, so when there was an opportunity to join the team, it was not to be missed. 

“It’s been fantastic to get stuck in at the new Campus and look at our people experience across the different stages and delve into how we can promote Code’s unique culture. I want people to walk in and love their job, carrying that feeling of excitement through their time with us.”

Gemma Handley, Managing Director, added:

“Our culture has always been a priority for us, and we strive to create a supportive, inclusive, and fun work environment to attract and retain the best talent. We have big ambitions for Code over the next few years and believe that happy, engaged Computerlovers ultimately lead to delivering brilliant things for our client partners and us.”

“Hannah’s already made a big impact by suggesting ways we can enhance our culture, and her experience in making people happy and motivated is going to be so valuable. We’ve recently moved into our new home at WPP Campus, which is an amazing social space, and we look forward to spending more time together as a team, with Hannah at the helm of our events!”