Gail Devereux-Batchelor
Managing Director at Home Instead UK- Claim this Profile
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James McGlade
Gail has the unique ability to execute creative projects to an incredibly high standard and elevate a brand’s image. Gail has a keen eye for detail and understands that strong creative and visuals are key to achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. A breath of fresh air to work with, Gail is an asset to any team.
Lisa Hammond-Marsden
I have the utmost respect for Gail. Having built her award winning business from scratch, she has exceptional drive for making it an ongoing success. Coupled with the support of her dedicated and passionate team, they provide dignified, relationship-led, care for their clients, within their own homes. The heart warming testimonials they receive from clients, speak volumes about the fantastic work they do. Gail is also an amazing businesswoman who is always willing happy to give advice to other businesses on their own journey. Gail is full of energy, and cares passionately about her clients and her staff. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
James McGlade
Gail has the unique ability to execute creative projects to an incredibly high standard and elevate a brand’s image. Gail has a keen eye for detail and understands that strong creative and visuals are key to achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. A breath of fresh air to work with, Gail is an asset to any team.
Lisa Hammond-Marsden
I have the utmost respect for Gail. Having built her award winning business from scratch, she has exceptional drive for making it an ongoing success. Coupled with the support of her dedicated and passionate team, they provide dignified, relationship-led, care for their clients, within their own homes. The heart warming testimonials they receive from clients, speak volumes about the fantastic work they do. Gail is also an amazing businesswoman who is always willing happy to give advice to other businesses on their own journey. Gail is full of energy, and cares passionately about her clients and her staff. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
James McGlade
Gail has the unique ability to execute creative projects to an incredibly high standard and elevate a brand’s image. Gail has a keen eye for detail and understands that strong creative and visuals are key to achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. A breath of fresh air to work with, Gail is an asset to any team.
Lisa Hammond-Marsden
I have the utmost respect for Gail. Having built her award winning business from scratch, she has exceptional drive for making it an ongoing success. Coupled with the support of her dedicated and passionate team, they provide dignified, relationship-led, care for their clients, within their own homes. The heart warming testimonials they receive from clients, speak volumes about the fantastic work they do. Gail is also an amazing businesswoman who is always willing happy to give advice to other businesses on their own journey. Gail is full of energy, and cares passionately about her clients and her staff. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
James McGlade
Gail has the unique ability to execute creative projects to an incredibly high standard and elevate a brand’s image. Gail has a keen eye for detail and understands that strong creative and visuals are key to achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. A breath of fresh air to work with, Gail is an asset to any team.
Lisa Hammond-Marsden
I have the utmost respect for Gail. Having built her award winning business from scratch, she has exceptional drive for making it an ongoing success. Coupled with the support of her dedicated and passionate team, they provide dignified, relationship-led, care for their clients, within their own homes. The heart warming testimonials they receive from clients, speak volumes about the fantastic work they do. Gail is also an amazing businesswoman who is always willing happy to give advice to other businesses on their own journey. Gail is full of energy, and cares passionately about her clients and her staff. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Credentials
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CQC Registration Rated OUTSTANDING
-Nov, 2011- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Home Instead UK
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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Managing Director
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Nov 2011 - Present
Rated Outstanding all areas by CQC. Highest quality home based care - Expert service, mainly (but not only!) for older people called Home Instead. Non medical provider of companionship, meal preparation, errands etc to assist our clients to stay at home and maintain their independence. Home from Hospital services, post-operative care whilst on the road to recovery right through to end of life care and support.Home Instead is the no 1 at home care provider in the UK Rated Outstanding all areas by CQC. Highest quality home based care - Expert service, mainly (but not only!) for older people called Home Instead. Non medical provider of companionship, meal preparation, errands etc to assist our clients to stay at home and maintain their independence. Home from Hospital services, post-operative care whilst on the road to recovery right through to end of life care and support.Home Instead is the no 1 at home care provider in the UK
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Devereux Decorators Limited
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Leicestershire
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Managing Director
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Jun 1997 - Sep 2011
Specialist decorating firm, painting & decorating for high net worth clients, residential properties in London and the Midlands. Historic clients include English Heritage, National Trust. Highly skilled team includes 4 NVQ Heritage Decorators - Gold CSCS Heritage Conservation card holders Luxury decorating, wallpaper, silk and fabric wallcoverings, paint effects, marble, faux stone, polished plasters, gilding. Role included Marketing and Design direction. Specialist decorating firm, painting & decorating for high net worth clients, residential properties in London and the Midlands. Historic clients include English Heritage, National Trust. Highly skilled team includes 4 NVQ Heritage Decorators - Gold CSCS Heritage Conservation card holders Luxury decorating, wallpaper, silk and fabric wallcoverings, paint effects, marble, faux stone, polished plasters, gilding. Role included Marketing and Design direction.
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Managing Director
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Jan 1987 - Jul 1994
7 years at R Griggs Group of Companies MD of Sundy Shoes, subsidiary company producing Dr Martens Footwear to UK and international markets. Marketing manager at Airwair Limited - international export division Dr Martens Woolaston Northamptonshire MD of M & F Jinks - Childrens and ladies footwear manufacturers - subsidiary R Griggs Group 7 years at R Griggs Group of Companies MD of Sundy Shoes, subsidiary company producing Dr Martens Footwear to UK and international markets. Marketing manager at Airwair Limited - international export division Dr Martens Woolaston Northamptonshire MD of M & F Jinks - Childrens and ladies footwear manufacturers - subsidiary R Griggs Group
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Mothercare PLC
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Footwear Buyer
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1986 - 1988
Footwear buyer- responsible for development, sourcing and buying of footwear ranges for UK, International and Mail order. Design and Marketing input to international and mail order catalogue. Footwear buyer- responsible for development, sourcing and buying of footwear ranges for UK, International and Mail order. Design and Marketing input to international and mail order catalogue.
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Lingerie & Swimwear buyer
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1985 - 1986
Designed, sourced & developed ranges for new product area. Worked with designers, pattern cutters and merchandisers. Assessed competition & market environment Designed, sourced & developed ranges for new product area. Worked with designers, pattern cutters and merchandisers. Assessed competition & market environment
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Education
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1978 - 1985
Leicester Polytechnic
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1978 - 1981
De Montfort University
BA hons, Contour Fashion & Textiles
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