Management Training in Stoke-on-Trent

We’re one of Stoke-on-Trent’s top-rated management training providers!

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Stoke-on-Trent, Smithfield

We’ve been running our business in since 2011, with our founders having been based in the Midlands for over 30 years. We’ve seen the amazing changes that the region has undergone since then, and are proud to be part of its future. Most of our clients are based in Derbyshire and the surrounding Midlands area, and many of them are only a stone’s throw away from us.

We’ve grown from a single-person business operating from home, to a multi-award winning company with offices and a whole team of HR consultants and employment law experts. Having started as an HR consultancy, we’ve since diversified to also cover management training, workplace wellbeing, and HR recruitment, so we can now help you with a whole package of people-related support.

Which means we can offer you the stability of an established company, the credibility of one with an outstanding local reputation, and the capability of one that’s grown beyond the one-person stage. You can be fully confident that we’re able to deliver what we promise, and can trust that we’ll reliably be there in the future when you need help.

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and in particular, the long-term relationships we’ve established within the local business community.

If you’re a Stoke-on-Trent-based business looking for outsourced HR support, the chances are you already know someone that we’ve worked with.

So go on, just ask them what we’re like!

The process and organisation is first class
“We have partnered with Loates for the transformation of our board. A brand new role of Global Marketing Director to fuel our growth. Sarah led on this with our HR team and new MD to ensure the role and appointee were rigorously assessed, curated, and delivered. This ensured rigour and validity, which subsequently elevated the appointment and onboarding. The process and organisation whenever dealing with Loates is first class, often elevating our approach beyond expectations.”
Informative and interesting course
“Sarah provided training to a group of line managers in our business with the aim of giving them more confidence in dealing with everyday situations which they come up against. Sarah delivered the training in an informative and interesting way and engaged the managers which made the day go by in a flash. Sarah was also very flexible with timings in order to accommodate the different shifts. I would recommend Loates Management Training to any business.”

We provide local management training for Stoke-on-Trent businesses

Our Stoke-on-Trent training venue is only a short distance from the city centre.

Likewise, our main office in Derby is well-connected to major road and rail routes, making it easily reachable from Stoke-on-Trent.

So, if you’re looking for management training in Leicester you’re welcome to just pop in when you’re passing. Or we’re equally happy to come over to your place. Or even meet online. Whatever works best for you.

Upcoming management training in and around Stoke-on-Trent

Bitesize : How to Develop a Management Mindset 
Managing people is a very rewarding role with lots of skills to master and it often feels like you are spinning lots of plates but it is also a very rewarding role. Taking the time to build a solid foundation is essential in your management career. Having a strong knowledge base helps you to explore the type of manager you want to be, and this session will help you kick start your very own management journey.
📅 Wednesday 19th August 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠11:30
📍 Online Delivery
💷 £129
Bitesize : How to Prepare for Redundancies
This module helps managers understand what redundancy is, how the process works, and their role in supporting employees through change. It focuses on preparation, communication and knowing when specialist HR support is required.
📅 Tuesday 25th August 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠11:30
📍 Online Delivery
💷 £129
Bitesize : How to Communicate Effectively
Many people don’t realise just how much skill a talented manager uses when they communicate. It’s not just about communication with your team but every key person you interact with colleagues and customers alike. In the workplace, developing high level communication skills will enable you to interact more effectively through verbal, non-verbal and written communication methods.
📅 Wednesday 2nd September 2026, 09:30⁠–⁠11:30
📍 Online Delivery
💷 £129

Need outsourced management training but not in Stoke-on-Trent?

No problem!

As much as we love providing management training for Stoke-on-Trent businesses, we also help those across the East Midlands and beyond.

Indeed, we currently have clients based in Cardiff and London, and have previously worked as far afield as Cairo, Egypt!

In addition, our office has a dedicated high-speed fibre internet connection, together with high quality audio, video, and lighting gear, which means we’re also fully equipped for virtual meetings via Teams, Zoom, or the like, should that be more convenient or time-efficient for you.

So, we’re ready and waiting to help you with outsourced HR support, wherever you may be!

We can help you with management training in Stoke-on-Trent!

Sarah Loates

Already know what you want? Great, let’s get to it!

Not sure exactly what you need? No problem!

Our friendly and down-to-earth management training experts will point you in the right direction. We’d love to have an informal chat to find out more about your business and so help you identify the areas most in need of attention.

We’re not after a quick sale, we’re all about building long-term relationships. In fact, we don’t even employ any sales people. Which means that right from the start you’ll be talking directly to someone who can actually help you.

We’re ready and waiting, so just get in touch!