Claire is a qualified HR and training professional who is a fellow member of the CIPD. Claire has worked in HR and Training since 1994 and is highly experienced in all areas of her field.
Claire is a Psychology graduate with a Masters in Personnel and Development, qualified in Psychometric Testing (Level A and B) and an Executive Coach. Her experience spans across a variety of sectors including the professional services, retail, not-for-profit and charitable.
Claire’s most recent roles have included Executive Director of People at Samaritans, responsible for all people aspects of the charity both employees and volunteers, and HR Director at the National Centre for Social Research. Claire has also written for the online HR resource, XpertHR.
“Claire and her colleagues… have provided me with a high quality service on numerous occasions. Their knowledge, advice and insight is exceptional and all interactions are warm, friendly and fun. I would highly recommend [Claire and her team] for any HR related work.”
Education:
University of Exeter – Psychology BSC (1990-1993)
University of Westminster – Masters in Personnel and Training (1999-2002)
Award-winning HR partner to small business owners and start ups. Operational & strategic HR support. Winner of ‘Inspirational Indie’ award – HR Independents 2022🥇Author at XpertHR. Podcast host of ‘Watt About HR?’
Claire has won the HRi Inspirational Indie Award for Inspiring and supporting other HR Indies and making a significant positive difference towards the HR Indies Community.
Claire has also recently won the ‘Excellence in Professional Services’ 2024 Award at the Kingston Chamber of Commerce.
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We have a diverse and much coveted client base who expect exceptional service from like-minded trusted advisers. We look for commercial individuals who are highly experienced and skilled in their area of specialism, who have received recognition for their services and who are used to working with integrity for UHNW clients in a collaborative and practical manner.
Our Values:
Integrity
Trust
Equity
Transparency
Diversity & Inclusion
If you are an experienced trusted adviser for UHNW clients, you share our Values and you are passionate about delivering exceptional client experience and working with like-minded trusted advisers and clients, we would like to hear from you.
In return, instead of a dotted line to people you refer work to, you can look forward to playing a part in an environment where those relationships are equitable, transparent and commercial.In addition, you can enjoy plenty of opportunities to cross-fertilise your networks and help your clients by having direct access to other top class trusted advisers in your industry.
