The Branch continues to source a range of mentors who have a wide range of skills, experience and approaches. Some have decades of mentoring experience, some have coaching and mentoring qualifications and some have newly entered the HR profession and so know what it feels like to be starting out. All are committed to helping support CIPD members in their professional development.
Barry Senior, Chartered FCIPD
Introduction
A highly experienced Management and Human Resource Development Consultant with over 20 years experience of working in both private and public sectors, working with SME’s and large organisations in the UK and both Bi-lateral and Multi-lateral agencies/governments overseas. Worked at all levels of government and private business from the strategic planning level to the grass roots implementation level, wide experience working as a facilitator/consultant/coach in change management, restructuring and capacity building programmes. Provides one to one coaching to Chief Executive’s of SME’s under the Government funded Business Growth Initiative programme.
Created, run and developed Critical Skills Development Consultancy Company. Qualified member of the “Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs” IOEE National Mentors Scheme.
Experience and skills
- Business Transformation/Restructuring/Commercialisation
- Performance Management /Assessment
- Provision of Mentoring/Coaching
- Small Business Development
- Management Training
- Change Management
- Organisation Development
Mentoring experience
- Provision of facilitation and mentoring to Individuals and Groups both within the UK and overseas
- Provision of mentoring services to SME Chief Executives
- Provision of Mentoring/Coaching and Process Consultation to Senior/Middle and Junior level staff in large government departments
Willing to work in…
South Yorkshire, Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire
Personal interests
Motorhoming, Travel, Family, Sailing, Sheffield United FC, Golf
Hilary Brearley, Chartered CIPD
Introduction
I have a broad range of HR and OD experience, working my way through a wide range of HR/OD positions. My final two positions were as HR Director - one in local government and the other in the NHS. Previously, I have worked in the private sector (Retail and Logistics), and last year set up my own business as an HR/OD Consultant.
My roles have all been generalist HR, but with a special interest in Organisation change and workforce development and engagement. I have studied for the ILM Level 7 in Coaching since setting up my own business, as a lot of my Organisation change work includes both individual and team coaching. I also work as an associate trainer for an organisation specialising in workforce wellbeing.
Experience and skills
- Resourcing (Recruitment, retention, payroll)
- Organisational transformation
- Tupe
- Employee relations
- Wellbeing
- Organisation Development and Engagement
- Coaching
- Business change facilitation
Mentoring experience
I have worked as a mentor in the course of my HR roles, and as part of a graduate training scheme in one of my employing organisations.
Willing to work in…
South Yorkshire
Personal interests
Horse riding, theatre (ballet), food
Jayne Tory, Chartered FCIPD
Introduction
As a Senior HR Business Partner for ASDA I operate in a dynamic business where change is the norm. The partnership I have developed with the leadership team I support allows me to deliver an HR service through the line, shaping our operating model, developing talent and creating a culture of engagement.
I have worked for ASDA for 22 years in total in a variety of positions within HR across Reward, Payroll, Incentives, Engagement and Training and Development. In the last five years I have had a fantastic opportunity to be the Country Lead for the introduction of HR optimisation in the UK for Wal-Mart, and have spent a number of weeks a year on the project in the USA.
Experience and skills
- HR transformation
- Business partnering
- Training and development
- Talent and succession planning
- Compensation and benefits
Mentoring experience
I have mentored colleagues at work and also mentored as part of an initiative where the aim is to inspire and empower ‘M.A.D.’ – 'Making A Difference', which involves women working in not for profits, charities and social enterprises around the world that are already making a difference to women and girls.
Willing to work in…
Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Leeds and Barnsley
Personal interests
Reading and gardening
Julie Gordon, Chartered FCIPD
Introduction
My background is in learning and development where I have about 20 years’ experience. This was initially spent within public sector, in particular the rail industry. I have also worked in academic roles and currently run a CIPD/CMI qualification centre so have lots of experience of supporting students through CIPD qualifications. I can also offer insight and support to anyone considering a move towards working independently, perhaps as a consultant.
Experience and skills
I have experience and skills in all aspects of the training cycle, as well as work-based learning and management and leadership development. I have a number of years’ experience of working with individuals studying for CIPD qualifications. I can also pass on my knowledge and experience of moving into self-employment and business start-up.
Mentoring experience
I have mentored professionals through job search, CIPD qualifications and routes to membership as well as through career change. I led on establishing the CIPD South Yorkshire Branch mentoring scheme and also have experience of setting up a mentoring scheme that involved CIPD students having a workplace mentor.
Willing to work in…
Doncaster and surrounding area
Personal interests
Gardening, reading autobiographies, walking, playing squash
, dance – modern jive and ballet
Kathy Town, Chartered MCIPD
Introduction
My background was in financial services for over 30 years and at senior management level for over 25 years. I am currently working in the NHS on Quality and Leadership Development I have managed teams of various sizes, worked as part of a team and also in self-contained roles. My main focus has always been in the areas of personal development and business excellence.
Experience and skills
- Employee Engagement
- Business planning
- Vision and values
- Culture
- HR
- Customer Services
- Payroll
- Pensions
- Accredited EFQM Excellence Model Assessor
- PgCert Coaching & Mentoring
Mentoring experience
I have experience of mentoring and coaching across all levels of the organisation - from Chairman and Chief Executive to front line employee.
Willing to work in…
Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and East Midlands
Personal interests
Formula 1, football, live music, cinema, reading, gardening, yoga
Lynn Clark, Chartered FCIPD
Introduction
Lynn is an HR and development professional with considerable commercial experience, including setting up and running her own businesses. Her career in operational HR roles initially covered patients, toilet rolls, peas, pick and mix and money lending. She has since worked in consultancy and interim roles in financial services, distribution, transport, police, fire and rescue, local government and not for profit sector. Personal and management development, career coaching and outplacement, and business start up and growth, have been the focus of her work over recent years, working with groups and individuals at all levels across a variety of contexts. A skilled facilitator and coach, her approach to working with individuals and groups is informal, supportive, non-judgmental and pragmatic with a focus on ensuring that learning is applied to the real working environment and that personal development is achieved.
Experience and skills
- Facilitating and supporting change at organisational and individual levels
- Personal development, designing and delivering programmes and coaching individuals and groups
- Leadership and management development – designing and delivering training and providing group and one to one coaching
- Facilitation for away-days, effective working and business planning
- Developing rapport and productive working relationships
- Incisive, quickly establishing what needs to happen and how
- Skilled communicator and presenter
- Leadership and management of groups, including volunteers (CIPD Chair roles)
Mentoring experience
- Development of trainers in design and delivery
- Supporting individuals through job search and career transition
- One to one coaching at senior management level
- Supporting SME’s for business growth - new business start ups
- HR support to small businesses and sole HR practitioners
Willing to work in…
South Yorkshire
, North Derbyshire, Greater Manchester
Personal interests
I am a very sociable person and enjoy spending time with people, friends and family. I enjoy walking and spending time in the countryside.
I love music, especially live, and enjoy the theatre. Have recently become a volunteer at the Shepherd Wheel.
Mike Sinnett, Chartered FCIPD
Introduction
Hi, I’m Mike and I live in Sheffield. I have a wife and a daughter, who is currently studying to become a dance teacher. I started my career in the IT industry but after 4 years I became fed up with that. I moved into teaching spending 3 years as a Computer Studies Lecturer in a Technical College. I then joined HSBC and for the next 30 years worked in both HR and L&D. My roles included: trainer, L&D manager, internal L&D consultant and HR Specialist. During my HSBC career I delivered training programmes overseas as well as spending 3 years running the L&D team in HSBC Bank Malta. I left HSBC in 2008 to become an independent consultant providing coaching and training in every aspect of people development and communication.
Experience and skills
My L&D experience includes the design and delivery of training programmes in:
- leadership and management
- performance management
- coaching
- mentoring
- teamwork
- effective communication
- personal effectiveness
- recruitment and selection
- interviewing.
My HR experience includes the design and delivery of HR processes for performance management, career development, recruitment and selection, job descriptions and job evaluation, absence management and talent management.
Mentoring experience
I have been a mentoring professionally for 25 years. I have mentored people at all levels in the following situations:
- graduates joining HSBC
- people experiencing major change including takeovers/mergers and working overseas
- helping people to achieve their personal goals
- helping people with their job search and ideal role identification.
Willing to work in…
South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire
Personal interests
Keeping up to date with the latest trends in L&D and HR, going to the theatre, dining out, travel, spending time with my family
Robert Miller, Chartered MCIPD
Introduction
I am an HR manager and have spent most of my career working for the DWP. I initially worked in Jobcentres delivering a range of job broking services to claimants. I moved to Sheffield in 1985 to undertake a more corporate role and at that point moved into an HR role. The role of HR in government has undergone a radical transformation in the time I’ve been here. We were initially seen as a function that dealt with and resolved a whole range of ‘personnel’ matters/problems with strict adherence to HR policies and past precedent. Now the role is a much more strategic one working with the business through a network of HR Business Partners to help support and deliver the department’s objectives.
Experience and skills
Good generalist experience gained from working in a large government Dept. For example, attendance management, performance management, employee relations. Currently engaged in a range of strategic workforce planning issues (working closely with Finance colleagues) as the Dept seeks to re-structure its workforce to take account of the government’s welfare reforms, deficit reduction targets and the growing digital agenda. This involves a host of re-balancing activity like progression, external fixed term recruitment, compulsory transfers and seeking early retirements from amongst some of our workforce.
Mentoring experience
More so in a work sense, helping mentor colleagues new to the HR work role. Couple of earlier instances via the Branch, but not particularly successful. Contributed to the mentor document the branch produced 2 years ago.
Willing to work in…
In and around Sheffield
Personal interests
Gardening, DIY, music, reading member of gym, some sport
Susan Anne Saunders, Chartered FCIPD
Introduction
Following a long and successful career in a variety of senior line management roles in business, sales, operations and HR/OD across a range of environments I became self-employed in 2000 as a Consultant and Personal/Business Coach. With a postgraduate qualification (level 7) in coaching from Chester University I am a member of the International Coaching Federation [ICF]. I am a Mindfulness Practitioner and student. I am trained and accredited to use psychometrics including Myers Briggs Step I and II and 16PF along with a range of other similar instruments. I have coached managers and executives with a variety of coaching models and in a number of different settings; including working with and coaching teams. I design and deliver bespoke leadership programmes within organisations and undertake one-to-one and team/leadership coaching and individual development project work tailored to the needs of organisations.
Experience and skills
- Recruitment – on-boarding
- Mediation and Employee Relations
- Re-structures and start-ups
- Appraisal and development systems and processes
- HR/OD Consultancy including Shared Services
Mentoring experience
I have provided mentoring for over 30 years in both operational and HR roles. This includes a number of mentees via CIPD mentoring schemes.
Willing to work in…
Negotiable, Skype/Telephone preferred
Personal interests
Travel in Europe with family, walking, spending time in Anglesey and North Wales, mindfulness practice and yoga, creative writing
