Our Clients
We have worked across a range of private blue-chip, SME, public sector and not-for-profit organisations.
In particular we are proud currently to support the following areas
Care Homes Charities & NFP organisations Other safeguarding environments
IT Logistics NHS Local Authority Manufacturing
Read our case studies here
Testimonials- Our clients have some great things to say about us:
A rare combination
“I have worked with Sarah Leonard on numerous occasions and do not hesitate to recommend her to clients who are looking to engage an independent HR professional – whether to carry out an investigation, drive forward organisational change or deliver training. Sarah’s approach is thorough but always proportionate to the matter in hand. She is robust and straight-talking but is charming at the same time, which is a rare combination in my experience.”
Lucy McLynn
Head of Employment, Partner – Employment Department, Bates Wells & Braithwaite London LLP
Methodical, Thorough and Proportionate
“Sarah has investigated a couple of highly sensitive and very challenging cases for us. Her approach is methodical and extremely thorough, and her reports proportionate, which helped us to achieve robust outcomes. I would thoroughly recommend her.” July 2017
Sarah McIntosh (Director of People and Talent) NUS
Keen understanding; practical and outcome focussed.
“Sarah has provided HR consultancy services to my clients. She is an able investigator with a keen understanding of the human factors which influence decision-making in the workplace. She is practical and outcome-focussed and I would have no hesitation in recommending her to others.” June 2017
Sarah Bull (Partner) Wilsons Solicitors LLP
Painstaking investigations
“Sarah has helped us on a number of occasions with some sensitive and complex issues. Her advice has always been helpful. She has been painstaking in collecting evidence and the conclusions she draws. Her reports have been well written and always timely. I recommend Sarah and would use her again should the need arise.” June 2016
Francoise Seacroft (Director Human Resources) Business in the Community
Extremely Good Mediator
“Sarah is an extremely good mediator who helped us deal with a very difficult work situation where communication in a team had almost completely broken down. Her calm, professional but friendly manner made the process so much easier and more bearable resulting in a very positive outcome. Sarah was compassionate, warm and understanding whilst ensuring the goals of the mediation were achieved with the best possible outcome.” July 2014
Tricia Bryant (MD) Red Hot Irons Ltd
Invaluable Mediator
“Sarah was invaluable in assisting the not-for-profit organisation I directed. We were glad that she did not come to us with pre-programmed prescriptions. Rather, she listened to staff, learned about the organisation and its human resources issues, and worked closely and constructively with all of us to move the organisation forward in positive ways.” 2014
Christopher Avery (Founder and former Director (2002-2013)
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
Reassuring and sensitive
“It has been a reassuring and productive process working with Sarah, whose professionalism, sensitivity and acumen in helping us deal with HR issues have guided us through present difficulty and put us in a better position for planning our organisational future. I recommend her services and look forward to continuing to access her constructive, strategic insight and advice, not least on the grounds of her ability to foresee, balance and control costs.”2014
Gabriel Gbadamosi
Trustee, a London Theatre
Transformed our approach
“Systems Ability Ltd had been struggling with recruitment and development of staff for a long time and then we hired Sarah Leonard. Sarah has transformed our approach to hiring and retaining staff, from a chaotic panic, into a structured systematic process, giving us confidence that we are selecting the right candidates for jobs, and that we have a vision for developing each of our people to their best potential. Sarah has demonstrated a great ability to apply her skills and experience to our industry and has shown sensitivity and competence in dealing with some complex and delicate employment issues. I highly recommend Sarah, however she will be too busy working for me!” 2013
Andy Jagger
Managing Director, Systems Ability Ltd
Professional, knowledgeable, solutions-focused and diligent
“I worked closely with Sarah on a TUPE project. She was willing and capable of being involved in other areas of HR management during the project. She was professional, knowledgeable, solutions-focused and diligent. She created a good rapport with the client’s client. Sarah offered sound advice which showed that she was both business-aware but also sensitive in her dealings with people. I would not hesitate to recommend her for any HR project and look forward to working with her in the future.” March 29, 2012
Alastair Lucking
Business Partner, Lucking Management Ltd
Highly professional individual
“It was a pleasure working with Sarah while at PCS Technical Services because she was a highly professional individual who was very knowledgeable in her field and was able to offer valuable advice and support in all aspects of the HR activities. I would have no reservations in recommending her for similar posts as she has a great deal to offer any organisation.” January 28, 2010
Malcolm Pugh
Operations Director, PCS Technical Services
Personable, Expert, High Integrity
“Sarah worked with me on a large and complex restructure. Her knowledge and professionalism shone through as she managed some very difficult situations within the restructure and also helped deliver the overarching legal framework. She was adaptable to both our culture and the demands of the time frames, delivering pragmatic, timely and practical solutions. I would recommend her unhesitatingly.” July 3, 2012
Vicky Hemming
HR Director, Leading Charity