Sarah Loates

About Me

Hi there! I’m Sarah, Founding Director and HR/Training Consultant at Loates.

A proud alumna of the University of Derby, my love affair with HR started during my studies and I went on to work in HR both internally and externally for a range of sectors. My experience includes advising SMEs as an HR consultant at Cooper Parry and leading the HR service for a heavily unionised E.ON UK.

After many years of dreaming about running my own business, I finally took the leap and set up Loates HR Consultancy in 2011. I soon realised that many of the issues my clients were facing could’ve been ‘nipped in the bud’ by up-skilling managers and boosting confidence. And so, Loates Management Training was born!

I continue to be an active practitioner in my field, delivering hands-on, strategic HR support and management training on a regular basis.

My vision for the future of Loates is to further grow the team and expand into HR recruitment, something on which we are already building a strong foundation and reputation.

My Skills & Attributes

A tenacious problem solver, working to overcome issues for Loates and our clients
A pro-active resource investigator, often connecting people within my network and recommending those I know and trust to others
A champion for the HR industry, offering like-minded practitioners the chance to learn and engage through social media and in-person networking opportunities
Contributing to our local community in Derby and Derbyshire, including year-round support for not-for-profits.
Passionate about social mobility and empowering people to not be defined by where they start in life

My Qualifications & Accreditations

Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS)
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) Certificate in Pensions Automatic Enrolment
MSc degree in Strategic HR Management
Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD)
BA degree in Business Studies

My Training Testimonials

Comprehensive and engaging

We recently had the privilege of attending one of their training workshops on the subject preparing for GDPR. The workshop was incredibly well planned and delivered in a comprehensive and engaging manner, the workshop included the supply of valuable assets and documents for attendees to take away and use within their business. I have come away from this workshop feeling far more knowledgeable and prepared for the new GDPR legislation.

Craig Barker

Director

Koobr

Derby

Thanks Sarah!

Enscite asked Sarah to run a workshop on important HR policies required for Small Businesses so that our clients are better equipped to understand some of the HR requirements in relation to this. The session was really well run and both engaging and informative so that our clients went away with better knowledge and having enjoyed their learning experience.
Great job Sarah!

Dave Lees

Business Development Manager

Enscite

ihub, Infinity Park, Derby

Comprehensive and enjoyable

Sarah provided us with two very comprehensive and enjoyable management training days, designed to further develop the skills of our Line Managers.
The course content and learning styles needed were varied and interactive, encouraging us to work independently and in small groups.
Everyone enjoyed the days and we would definitely use Loates Management Training again for future training needs. Thank you!

Helen Brown

Business Manager

Solo Support Services Ltd

West Bridgford, Nottingham

Very interesting and helpful

I found this course to be incredibly valuable in highlighting the significance of knowledge. The content was both engaging and informative, and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Sarah, our instructor, was delightful and effectively communicated complex concepts. I am eager to take more courses offered here in the future.

Alexandra Rotila

Production Manager

Health Care Products

Derby

All the staff involved gave glowing accounts

During post-recession business expansion it was felt that senior managers would benefit from some training in leadership, time management, personal impact and self-awareness skills. Using Sarah’s HR experience and training abilities it was possible to combine this with a search for potential future directors. All the staff involved gave glowing accounts of the way Sarah has improved their management capabilities. Even the management training doubters were won around! Output from the staff exercises and insights from Sarah have been combined with staff performance appraisals to identify directorial talent. We will not hesitate to use Sarah’s services again when we need them.

Sarah helped our senior staff with HR and management training. All feedback from staff was positive and I’m sure it wasn’t just because of the chocolate rewards used in some of the exercises! Her training and insight has aided us in targeting potential future Directors of the company and empowered other staff in their management roles.

Dr Bill Peacock

Director

GRM Development Solutions

Burton upon Trent

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My Specialisms

Loates HR Consultancy

We’re the arm of Loates Business Solutions that’s specifically focussed on HR and employment law support and consultancy. Our aim is to provide everything that you need in order to get the best from your workforce.

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Loates Management Training

We’re the arm of Loates Business Solutions that’s specifically focussed on people skills, management, and leadership training. Our aim is to provide everything that you need in order to develop high performing managers.