County Durham, England, United Kingdom, July 2026 — Dyer has elevated Sara Churchill to the role of Head of People, recognizing her outstanding contribution to the company’s people strategy and organizational development. In her new leadership position, Sara will lead Dyer’s People function, driving initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, talent development, employee engagement, and leadership capability as the company continues its growth journey.
Sara joined Dyer in 2024 as People Partner, where she quickly established herself as a trusted advisor to business leaders and played a key role in advancing the organization’s people agenda. Her promotion to Head of People reflects the confidence Dyer has in her leadership and her ability to build a high-performing, people-focused workplace that supports the company’s long-term strategic objectives.
Prior to joining Dyer, Sara served as HR Partner at Jackson Hogg Limited, where she partnered with business leaders to deliver strategic human resources initiatives and strengthen employee engagement. Earlier, she spent nearly seven years with tombola, progressing through a series of increasingly responsible HR roles including HR Student Placement, HR Administrator, People Advisor, and Human Resources Business Partner. During her tenure, she gained broad experience across HR operations, business partnering, talent management, employee relations, people technology, and organizational development, building a strong foundation in modern human resources leadership.
Earlier in her career, Sara also held positions with Dyson as an Expert and Sage as a Technical Support Assistant, developing valuable customer service, operational, and technical expertise that has complemented her people leadership journey.
As Head of People, Sara will lead Dyer’s people strategy, focusing on attracting and developing talent, strengthening leadership capability, enhancing employee experience, and fostering a collaborative culture that supports innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable business growth.
About Dyer
Founded in 1977, Dyer is a multi-award-winning global engineering partner specializing in the manufacture of complex machined metal components and fabrications for industry-leading brands. Operating from its advanced manufacturing hub in County Durham, the company delivers precision-engineered solutions across a wide range of industries, producing everything from small, high-precision components to large-scale fabricated structures designed for demanding operating environments.
With a highly skilled workforce of more than 200 employees, Dyer combines advanced manufacturing technologies with engineering excellence to deliver critical projects that meet the highest standards of quality, innovation, and performance for customers around the world.
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