Simon Errington Email & Phone Number

York, Gb

York, North Yorkshire, Gb

I established myself in business to change the lives and opportunity for those looking to develop themselves for a new future. I provide the space and opportunity for individuals to reflect upon and identify their talents, skills and experience through a series of coaching conversations. This culminates in a truly reflective CV which can be used to create successful opportunities for the future.I provide leadership development, whether for young, new or established leaders. I am passionate about the development of leadership in young people to enable them to develop those all important life skills.

Glasgow, Gb

Leading and supporting a successful cross organisational coaching & mentoring partnership amongst Public, Private & Public sector organisations. I support all core management process and support the publicity, bi-annual recruitment, monitoring coaching pairs, scheme evaluation and coordination of the professional training and development.

Experience Counts provides opportunity for those 50+ who are looking to reengage in employment, Learning or volunteering a great space to grow in confidence and stature through the interaction with others in an informal, friendly and fun learning experience.As a Director at Experience Counts, I support my colleagues to grow an established and well recognised Community Interest Company across York and Yorkshire. I provide support to the participants through training delivery and coaching to encourage and create life changing experiences.

York, North Yorkshire, Gb

Deliver a Learning & OD portfolio to ensure HR is providing an empowering, innovative and value for money service.

York, North Yorkshire, Gb

Working as part of the HR team, to support all areas of the University including the delivering of a professional and customer focussed recruitment, on-boarding and resourcing service. In-addition this I also ensure that legislation, University policy and best practice is followed, by coaching and advising staff and managers across a range of HR practices.Review HR Policies and Procedures, ensuring that they are in line with best practice and meet legislative requirements.

Sheffield, Gb

Providing HR and Learning and Development Apprenticeships across the North East & North West

London, London, Gb

My primary work is to research and develop a talent development Strategy to build the future leaders, rising stars and offer a solution for all colleagues across the business. I have provided team development/building days to enhance productivity and cohesion through creative and fun solutions. I have developed and delivered bespoke leadership essentials workshops for new leaders, providing the confidence and techniques to deliver great leadership. I have provided career coaching to several individuals across the group through talent identification, CV development and creating positive profiles for career enhancement as well as supporting interview techniques and reflections.

Accomplished organisational results regarding resources, talent acquisition, and people management practices to drive business change. Oversaw effective commissioning and quality assurance of development activities within budgetary constraints. Ensured accurate diagnosis and swift resolution of survivor syndrome issues by providing productive solutions. Generated several monthly strategic reports and conducted peer review audits for stakeholders. Directed a multidisciplinary team of organisational development advisors and forged long-term working relationships.A few key accomplishments in this tenure include:Developed an agreed service plan to restructure the organisation, facilitated 30 staff affected by redundancy through voluntary severance, and created outplacement support packages, while co-ordinating with authorities. Improved internal leadership capability using psychometric test results and performance management. Achieved real savings averaging 10% of 2.5 million budget on Y-O-Y basis to deliver excellent value for money.Delivered guidance and direction to the executive team on strategic development initiatives including structural changes and improved methods of working, supporting modernisation and cultural transformation.Transformed performance assessment and resourcing strategies by building a pipeline for potential candidates. Managed internal review process for Investors in People framework and attained the silver recognition status.Implemented an annual cross organisational coaching programme across 13 organisations with over 500 coaches moving to benefit individuals and the organisations.Re-designed professional standards to promote a culture of continuous learning and development for employees at all levels. Sustained cultural change by overseeing all aspects of succession planning, coaching, mentoring, and leading employee induction programmes.

Designed and delivered effective development interventions to staff at all levels. Identified and analysed management of learning and development needs, while managing a varied workload.A few key accomplishments in this tenure include:Spearheaded the development and delivery of apprenticeship frameworks for more than 200 apprenticeships through training, assessment, and quality assurance procedures.Administered reporting to the regional business manager, while co-ordinating with independent hotels as well as national and international organisations.Directed, developed, and coached a team of highly skilled professionals, including trainers and assessors.

Key AchievementsManaged the food and beverage operations within the hotel and conference centre, trained staff in how to manage and lead others to achieve customer satisfaction, coached and mentored new staff to provide technical skills of banqueting, assessed and reviewed staff and managers in achievement of their skill specific qualifications.

Level 7 Professesional Assessment Of Competence, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Certificate In Education, Education

Secondary Education