Sarah Reader

Head of HR
E: 

Sarah.Reader@smithpartnership.co.uk

T: 
01332 225462
F: 
01332 225444
What I do

I joined Smith Partnership following 17 years working in the public sector, primarily within the NHS and then later moving into the education sector.   

I am a chartered member of the CIPD and a mental health first aider 

I lead the HR function for the firm throughout the employee lifecycle.  

Adopting a pro-active approach to our people services, ensuring our employees feel valued and supported.  

I’m looking forward to changing our HR function to ensure it is fit for purpose for the firm.  

 

I started my HR career after graduating with a BA (Hons) in Business Studies from De Montfort University, Leicester.  

Shortly after graduating I was successful in obtaining a place on the NHS HR Graduate training scheme, which enabled me to start my HR career properly and work towards and gain my profession qualification, later upgrading this to Chartered status. 

During my time in the NHS I experienced a number of changes and merges of Trusts, by the time I left the only NHS Trust I hadn’t worked in was an Ambulance Trust!

  • Approachable and supportive. 

  • Not afraid of a challenge or to try something new.  

  • I do make a mean brownie!  

Outside of work most weekends have a football focus whether that’s watching my two boys or following Derby County FC.  

I also enjoy walks around and vising National Trust properties, especially when there is a cream tea at the end of it!