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
- Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (MCIPD)
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Level 7 accredited
- 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
- BA degree in Business Studies
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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.
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.
Loates Workplace Wellbeing
We’re the arm of Loates Business Solutions that’s specifically focussed on workplace wellbeing. We cover both the mental and physical aspects of occupational health, and are responsible for delivering accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training.