Friary West is dedicated to helping organisations move forward.As a Senior Consultant, responsible for advising clients on issues related to business growth and human resource management (HRM) and will take on projects ranging from senior individual mentoring, succession planning and recruitment, dispute and exit procedures, training and organisational surveys. Having founded and grown two businesses, in retail and e-commerce, plus having the experience of operating as the… Show more Friary West is dedicated to helping organisations move forward.As a Senior Consultant, responsible for advising clients on issues related to business growth and human resource management (HRM) and will take on projects ranging from senior individual mentoring, succession planning and recruitment, dispute and exit procedures, training and organisational surveys. Having founded and grown two businesses, in retail and e-commerce, plus having the experience of operating as the Chair on two Voluntary Boards, is uniquely placed within Friary West to advise business owners on the opportunities and challenges that come with growth and the importance of creating successful pro-active relationships with all stakeholder groups. Show less

A member of the Friary West Board of Directors, responsible for formulating strategies for business growth and development. Driving Organisational Development working with Clients on senior Recruitment positions, board restructures, mergers, acquisitions, and all HRM capabilities.

Multi-channel international retailer

Founder / Partner The Emporium and The Emporium Direct1985 – Present / EssexOwner/Partner of a locally renowned successful retail business, The Emporium, which, in 2004, also starting trading online as The Emporium Direct, to become a multi-channel retailer, achieving Top Seller with Platinum status and 100% positive feedback on eBay and a Pro-Merchant with 100% positive feedback on Amazon marketplaces.Specialist Skills: Business Acumen, e-Commerce development, Operational… Show more Founder / Partner The Emporium and The Emporium Direct1985 – Present / EssexOwner/Partner of a locally renowned successful retail business, The Emporium, which, in 2004, also starting trading online as The Emporium Direct, to become a multi-channel retailer, achieving Top Seller with Platinum status and 100% positive feedback on eBay and a Pro-Merchant with 100% positive feedback on Amazon marketplaces.Specialist Skills: Business Acumen, e-Commerce development, Operational Management, Customer Service, Leadership, HR, Growth and Change Management, Mentoring and Coaching Show less

A role created specifically to reduce the level of voluntary staff turnover from 30% per annum to less than 20%, the industry average. Led the project requiring extensive stakeholder engagement in addition to analytical research from exit interviews and employee surveys. Specialist Skills: Organisational Development, Employee Engagement, Qualitative and Quantitive Research, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy and Change, Facilitation, Recruitment and Retention… Show more A role created specifically to reduce the level of voluntary staff turnover from 30% per annum to less than 20%, the industry average. Led the project requiring extensive stakeholder engagement in addition to analytical research from exit interviews and employee surveys. Specialist Skills: Organisational Development, Employee Engagement, Qualitative and Quantitive Research, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategy and Change, Facilitation, Recruitment and Retention, Employer Branding, Executive Coaching and Mentoring. Show less

Essex Chronicle Series Ltd / Northcliffe MediaEssex, Gloucestershire, Kent, London and South WalesResponsible for the design and delivery of a leadership and management development programmes, winning National Training Awards, and employment law training for Directors and Managers throughout the Group. Specialist Skills: Employment Legislation; Stakeholder Engagement, Training Design, Training Delivery, Workshop Facilitation, Training Needs Analysis, Team Leadership, Mentoring… Show more Essex Chronicle Series Ltd / Northcliffe MediaEssex, Gloucestershire, Kent, London and South WalesResponsible for the design and delivery of a leadership and management development programmes, winning National Training Awards, and employment law training for Directors and Managers throughout the Group. Specialist Skills: Employment Legislation; Stakeholder Engagement, Training Design, Training Delivery, Workshop Facilitation, Training Needs Analysis, Team Leadership, Mentoring and Coaching. Show less

Responsible for providing executive support to the Managing Director and HR administration and advice to Directors and Managers. Led the project Team responsible for gaining successful IIP accreditation.Specialist Skills: Team Working, Project Managing, Influencing