Experience

GlobusHR Consulting Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder I Managing Director I Consultant

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  Lymington, England, United Kingdom At Globus HR Consulting Ltd, we are passionate about helping privately owned businesses achieve their goals through expert HR consulting and support. With a team of seasoned professionals and over 30 years of experience, we have a track record of delivering successful projects across a wide range of sectors, with a focus on SMEs. Our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous accolades, including HR Consultancy of the Year in 2020 and a finalist for the CIPD Awards for Best HR… Show more At Globus HR Consulting Ltd, we are passionate about helping privately owned businesses achieve their goals through expert HR consulting and support. With a team of seasoned professionals and over 30 years of experience, we have a track record of delivering successful projects across a wide range of sectors, with a focus on SMEs. Our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous accolades, including HR Consultancy of the Year in 2020 and a finalist for the CIPD Awards for Best HR Consultancy in 2018. We pride ourselves on offering a can-do attitude, excellent client support, and a wealth of expertise in areas such as HR consulting, 360 degree assessment, organisational development, HR transformation, HRIS, business transformation, business coaching, start-up consulting, and leadership development. Whether you are based in the UK or beyond, our team is here to support you as we navigate the still turbulent times of 2023. We offer both in-person consulting services in Hampshire & London and remote HR support to meet the needs of most of the majority of our clients. If you would like to discuss your HR needs with us, feel free to send us a message to schedule a virtual coffee. We are always happy to listen and offer our insights and expertise, with no obligation. Let us help you take your business to the next level. Show less



Leap into HR Consulting

• Business Consulting and Services

• Business Growth Mentor I Published Author I Podcast Host I Speaker

  • Oct 2018 - Present

  Lymington, England, United Kingdom "𝑨 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑯𝑹 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈. I could not put this book down and was compelled to read the next page, and then chapter, long into the night. Sarah's personality shines through in every line. Her honesty is moving, endearing, and inspiring. This book will encourage you to think differently and consider everything necessary prior to making the leap!" - Emma Johnson Are you ready to take the leap and… Show more "𝑨 𝒎𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏 𝑯𝑹 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈. I could not put this book down and was compelled to read the next page, and then chapter, long into the night. Sarah's personality shines through in every line. Her honesty is moving, endearing, and inspiring. This book will encourage you to think differently and consider everything necessary prior to making the leap!" - Emma Johnson Are you ready to take the leap and start your own successful consulting business? Look no further! With over 30 years of experience in the industry, I am here to share my knowledge and expertise to help you achieve your goals and gain the flexibility you desire. My business is dedicated to supporting aspiring consultants at all stages of their journey. Whether you are just starting out or looking to expand your existing business, we have a range of programs to help you succeed. Take a look at our website, www.leapintoconsulting.com, to learn more about our programs and see what our satisfied clients have to say about us at https://my.workingfeedback.co.uk/hr-consultants/lymington/leapintoconsulting.com Don't hesitate – take the leap today and start your journey towards a successful consulting career. Show less



Virgin StartUp

• United Kingdom
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Mentor

  • Nov 2014 - Mar 2022

  Hampshire Are you a startup business in the Hampshire region looking to take your company to the next level? Look no further! As an experienced mentor, I am here to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the successes of starting and growing a business. I work with a wide range of businesses, from luxury dog beds to T-shirt printing and beyond. No matter what industry you're in, I have the knowledge and expertise to help you overcome barriers and achieve your goals. Each month… Show more Are you a startup business in the Hampshire region looking to take your company to the next level? Look no further! As an experienced mentor, I am here to help you navigate the challenges and celebrate the successes of starting and growing a business. I work with a wide range of businesses, from luxury dog beds to T-shirt printing and beyond. No matter what industry you're in, I have the knowledge and expertise to help you overcome barriers and achieve your goals. Each month, we'll meet to discuss your business progress and identify areas of success and potential challenges. With my support and guidance, you'll have the tools and confidence you need to grow and succeed. Don't let your start-up journey be a solo journey – let me be your partner in success. Contact me today to start your journey towards business success. "Virgin Start-up mentors have been there and done it, they’re inspirational, impressive and highly qualified. They’re giving their time away for free to guide new entrepreneurs through the difficult start-up phase of the business lifecycle and they are doing so because they genuinely want to support entrepreneurship". Richard Branson Show less



The Rainbow Centre for Conductive Education

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Trustees

  • Sep 2017 - Oct 2018

  Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? As a Trustee at the Rainbow Centre in Fareham, I had the opportunity to guide the organisation on all strategic HR matters and contribute my expertise as an MD of an SME. The Rainbow Centre is a local charity that supports children with cerebral palsy and adults affected by strokes, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and head injuries. They are the point of excellence for Conductive Education (CE) in the South of England… Show more Are you looking to make a positive impact in your community? As a Trustee at the Rainbow Centre in Fareham, I had the opportunity to guide the organisation on all strategic HR matters and contribute my expertise as an MD of an SME. The Rainbow Centre is a local charity that supports children with cerebral palsy and adults affected by strokes, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, and head injuries. They are the point of excellence for Conductive Education (CE) in the South of England, which is a unique learning system that helps children and adults overcome their physical limitations and lead more independent lives. As the only dedicated CE center in the region, families and individuals travel from across the South to access this vital service. By serving as a Trustee, I had the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we served. If you are interested in giving back to your community and making a positive impact, consider joining as a Trustee at the Rainbow Centre. Together, they can help individuals and families overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Show less



Bournemouth University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Part-time Lecturer & Unit Leader, Faculty of Management

  • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Bournemouth, United Kingdom Are you looking to impart real skills and knowledge to the next generation of leaders? As an experienced educator, I have a passion for integrating industry knowledge with education to help students succeed. I have worked closely with the Business School to design and deliver Organisational Leadership lectures to 240 undergraduate final year students. I have also mentored Reflective Practitioner Projects and trained and agreed upon a scoring matrix to ensure consistent marking… Show more Are you looking to impart real skills and knowledge to the next generation of leaders? As an experienced educator, I have a passion for integrating industry knowledge with education to help students succeed. I have worked closely with the Business School to design and deliver Organisational Leadership lectures to 240 undergraduate final year students. I have also mentored Reflective Practitioner Projects and trained and agreed upon a scoring matrix to ensure consistent marking across the team. In addition, I have marked Level H assignments based on a highly commended case study that I designed myself. I am committed to supporting the whole team to deliver excellence in education. If you share my commitment to helping students succeed, I would love to work with you to develop and deliver engaging and impactful educational programs. Together, we can help the next generation of leaders achieve their full potential Show less



Thomas International

• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Group Talent & 360 Director

  • May 2014 - Apr 2015

  Marlow As a strategic HR leader, I have a proven track record of identifying, attracting, retaining, and developing talent across the Thomas group of companies worldwide. In addition to this, I have played a key role in growing 360 sales globally, working across 60 countries to define and deliver a range of 360 products and services. As part of our 360 services function, we work with businesses across the whole company to support the design and delivery of client projects. We offer a… Show more As a strategic HR leader, I have a proven track record of identifying, attracting, retaining, and developing talent across the Thomas group of companies worldwide. In addition to this, I have played a key role in growing 360 sales globally, working across 60 countries to define and deliver a range of 360 products and services. As part of our 360 services function, we work with businesses across the whole company to support the design and delivery of client projects. We offer a fully managed service that includes a fully bespoke 360 degree feedback option, as well as a range of development options in partnership with our Training Department and consultants. Our end-to-end solution includes the writing of competency frameworks, design of 360 questionnaires, implementation, and coaching of participants. By combining 360 feedback with a range of other Thomas tools, we are able to offer a robust and rich coaching experience for our clients.

• People and 360 Services Director

  • Jun 2012 - May 2014

  Lymington As the Director of People and 360 Services and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I have a track record of supporting organisations to meet the needs of a changing market and providing the skills and expertise needed to lead businesses through change and growth. I successfully integrated my own business, team, and clients into Thomas International, expanding our reach and offering 360 solutions to a wider international audience. In this role, I have led the development of a range of… Show more As the Director of People and 360 Services and a member of the Senior Leadership Team, I have a track record of supporting organisations to meet the needs of a changing market and providing the skills and expertise needed to lead businesses through change and growth. I successfully integrated my own business, team, and clients into Thomas International, expanding our reach and offering 360 solutions to a wider international audience. In this role, I have led the development of a range of Thomas360 tools, including the integration of the Globus360 Elite product into our portfolio worldwide. As part of the International team, I have travelled across the globe, training teams on how to use and grow their 360 services for their clients. My efforts have been recognised, with a nomination for Thomas's Best Team Award in 2013/14.



GlobusHR

• United Kingdom
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2004 - Jun 2012

  Hampshire Are you in need of high-quality HR and development consulting solutions in Hertfordshire or Hampshire? Look no further! Our team is here to deliver the diagnostic tools and services you need to succeed. One of our key products is Globus360, a bespoke web-based service that many clients across the UK use as a core element for leadership programs. We have a wide range of clients, including start-ups, multinational organisations, and public sector clients. No matter what… Show more Are you in need of high-quality HR and development consulting solutions in Hertfordshire or Hampshire? Look no further! Our team is here to deliver the diagnostic tools and services you need to succeed. One of our key products is Globus360, a bespoke web-based service that many clients across the UK use as a core element for leadership programs. We have a wide range of clients, including start-ups, multinational organisations, and public sector clients. No matter what industry you're in, we have the expertise and tools to help you achieve your goals. We have successfully integrated our business and team into Thomas International, where we continue to deliver 360 programs and create a new HR function. Don't hesitate – contact us today to learn more about how we can support your organisation's HR and development needs. Show less



Gilmore House Associates Ltd

• Managing Director & Founder

  • Feb 1994 - Sep 2004

  St Albans, United Kingdom Our consulting business has a strong track record of success, having achieved the Investors in People award in 2001 and working with over 200 clients across the UK, including major companies like BT Global Solutions, the University of Leeds, Pickfords, and Morrison Utility Services. Our team of 15 experts specialises in the assessment of leadership potential through the use of development centers, 360 feedback, and profiling. We also have extensive experience in managing large employee… Show more Our consulting business has a strong track record of success, having achieved the Investors in People award in 2001 and working with over 200 clients across the UK, including major companies like BT Global Solutions, the University of Leeds, Pickfords, and Morrison Utility Services. Our team of 15 experts specialises in the assessment of leadership potential through the use of development centers, 360 feedback, and profiling. We also have extensive experience in managing large employee engagement projects, redundancy programs, and change management. In addition to these services, we have run a number of award-winning bespoke leadership programs, some of which are accredited to the ILM Level 5. No matter what your organisation's needs are, we have the expertise and experience to help you succeed. Contact us today to learn more. Show less



Foster Menswear

• Regional Human Resources & Training Manager

  • Feb 1992 - Jan 1994

  Solihull I have played a key role in the MBO of Foster Menswear from Sears PLC, where I was involved in an extensive change management program that involved redefining the product offering and implementing a new business model. Working with external consultants on this project gave me my first taste of the consulting industry and inspired me to become a consultant myself. I have since worked as an Associate for a new business in Manchester, where I have brought my expertise in change management… Show more I have played a key role in the MBO of Foster Menswear from Sears PLC, where I was involved in an extensive change management program that involved redefining the product offering and implementing a new business model. Working with external consultants on this project gave me my first taste of the consulting industry and inspired me to become a consultant myself. I have since worked as an Associate for a new business in Manchester, where I have brought my expertise in change management and business development to help organisations succeed. Show less



Dorothy Perkins, Arcadia Ltd

• Regional Human Resources Manager

  • Mar 1990 - Feb 1992

  Head Office, Oxford Street I have experience in working with Regional Managers to drive HR success within their regions, with responsibility for over 1000 stores in the UK and Northern Ireland. In this role, I was responsible for providing proactive employee relations advice and recruiting and training store managers to improve performance.



Sainsburys

• Store Personnel Manager - Cambridge & New Store Opening St Albans

  • Mar 1988 - Sep 1990

  Cambridge, United Kingdom I started my career as a graduate in the Cambridge store and was quickly promoted to be the New Store Opening HR Manager for the St Albans store, where I was responsible for recruiting over 500 staff. One of the biggest challenges I faced in this role was recruiting in a marketplace with very low unemployment. However, I was able to rise to the challenge and successfully recruit and train all the staff in other local stores in preparation for the store's opening.



Owen Owen - Richmond

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate

• Department Store HR Manager

  • 1987 - 1988

  Richmond Upon Thames I began my career in a role that required me to head up the HR and training function in a store that had previously had no dedicated HR or training resources. At just 24 years old, this was a challenging but rewarding role that gave me a wealth of experience and allowed me to learn and grow as a professional. In addition to my HR responsibilities, I also played a key role in managing the store, often taking on a broader range of general management duties such as assisting with… Show more I began my career in a role that required me to head up the HR and training function in a store that had previously had no dedicated HR or training resources. At just 24 years old, this was a challenging but rewarding role that gave me a wealth of experience and allowed me to learn and grow as a professional. In addition to my HR responsibilities, I also played a key role in managing the store, often taking on a broader range of general management duties such as assisting with shoplifters and addressing customer concerns. Show less



The Hurlingham Club

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Graduate Placement

  • May 1984 - Jun 1985

  Fulham, London As a graduate placement in a members club, I was given the opportunity to work on a number of key projects within Compass Catering, including improving the stock control of some of the most extensive and expensive wine cellars in Europe. In addition to my responsibilities in the wine cellar, I also gained experience working in the kitchen, restaurants, and even delivering stock to the various bars on the grounds using a "milk float". This year gave me a taste of life in the hospitality… Show more As a graduate placement in a members club, I was given the opportunity to work on a number of key projects within Compass Catering, including improving the stock control of some of the most extensive and expensive wine cellars in Europe. In addition to my responsibilities in the wine cellar, I also gained experience working in the kitchen, restaurants, and even delivering stock to the various bars on the grounds using a "milk float". This year gave me a taste of life in the hospitality industry and while it was enjoyable, I knew that my future lay elsewhere. Show less