Customers will never love a company until employees love it first
Strategic HR consultancy
To enable the growth of business through people – by helping companies to have the most effective organisational structure in place, recruiting the right people, developing a continuous learning culture through a top down strategy starting at Board level and having an HR strategy that aligns with, and underpins, the desired culture of the organisation.
We do this by engaging fully with the business leadership to completely understand your organisational dynamics,
customer interfaces, products and services to create a bespoke and tailored HR strategy – unique to your organisation.
Organisation restructure & design
Creating the most DYNAMIC, engaging and effective organisation that delivers EXCEPTIONAL service and performance.
Human Resources Solutions
A clearly defined and engaging Human Resource strategy that ENABLES business excellence drive exceptional performance.
Recruitment
Attracting and retaining EXCEPTIONAL TALENT to drive exceptional performance
Board Level Mentoring & Coaching
Continuous development of KEY LEADERS through targetted and dedicated coaching and mentoring by “critical business” coach
Learning, development & training
Creating a culture of continuous learning and development - through a TOP DOWN LEARNING CULTURE to ensure continuity of pipeline of emerging talent
A LITTLE ABOUT
RICHARD COWLISHAW
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT
As a former plc c-suite director and with a career spanning over 30 years, I’m a commercial,
pragmatic HR leader.
My experience is diverse – I’ve held senior global leadership roles within blue-chip, large-scale enterprises and plc’s – and provided business support to a wide range of SME businesses.
A pragmatic, creative thinker, I work best in businesses that require organisational change
or culture re-positioning. My experience includes working with Boards, Operational and Functional Directors, to facilitating change and new ways of working, with tangible, sustainable outcomes and results.
What people say
"Richard brings a wealth of strategic HR knowledge and experience to our business which has enabled us to undertake a complete organisational re-design to position us superbly for business growth. Richard has become an integral part of our business and continues to support me and the wider team on key strategic HR matters."
Ray Evans – CEO
Focus International Limited
"A short conversation with Richard helped us find a solution to our problem that saved us a great deal of time and money. Richard isn’t just highly professional and extremely knowledgeable; he also genuinely cares about his clients. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anybody for their consultancy needs."
Will Owen – Business Director
Jon Hodgkinson Golf Fitness Limited
"We started working with Richard during a critical period of growth and transition for our company following an MBO. From the very start, his expertise and dedication were evident. Richard not only provided us with strategic HR solutions tailored to our unique requirements but did so in a professional yet personable way. He listened without judgement and provided practical solutions to each area we addressed. Richard's insights into employee engagement, talent management, and compliance were invaluable. He took the time to understand our company’s values and vision, ensuring that every recommendation aligned with our long-term goals. His hands-on approach and proactive attitude have made a substantial difference in our team's development. Thanks to Richard, we now have a stronger, more cohesive team and a robust HR framework that supports our continued growth. I wholeheartedly recommend Richard to any company seeking a transformative HR experience. We will continue to work with Richard in the future."
Becky Marsden – CEO
Wrapped Agency
"Richard continues to provide us with outstanding support, particularly in the engagement of new employers into the Business School. He has a tremendous network of business leaders from a wide variety of Industry sectors that has enabled him to significantly augment our Higher Degree Apprenticeship programmes with additional cohorts of Apprentices. Above all, he is extremely motivated and cares deeply about his clients and outcome achievements. His ability to engage, enthuse and influence is first class, and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking Executive Recruitment. "
Dr Michael Benson – Associate Head
Sheffield Business School
"I’ve worked with Richard in both DFS Group where I was CPO and Topps Group where I was interim Group HRD. Richard supported me on a social responsibility plan and higher apprenticeships in DFS. And in Topps a Group wide Organisational Design review. Richard has, in my view, the best blend of corporate skills and knowledge in his area of expertise, translated and delivered in a relatable, supportive and authentic way. This style and skill create a trusted relationship and delivers pragmatic results in a super quick time. I hope to work with a Richard on more projects to come and would / have recommended him to colleagues in my network."
Joanne Shawcroft – Group HR Director
Topps Tiles
"Working with Richard is a privilege. Working together with him transforming businesses, people and culture is incredibly exciting. His vast global experience and measured, considered approach genuinely creates change for good, enabling businesses to thrive and grow. He’s sharp, clever and heaps of fun too."
Kate Eady – CEO & Brand Strategist
Wrapped Agency
5 people. 4 goals.
Together we work with leaders who are ambitious and are ready for change.
A collective of experienced, tried and tested a million times over, strategic consultants,
Together we will challenge the way you think, act and deliver.
BECKY MATHESON
DIGITAL PERFORMANCE STRATEGIST
22 years experience driving business growth and success by strategic digital marketing to achieve measurable results.
KATE EADY
BRAND BUILDER & STRATEGIST
30 years experience creating brand equity for business’s who want to grow, bring new products to market, expand globally or are preparing for exit.
DARREN CASEY
PHOTOGRAPHY & CREATIVE
25 years experience shaping brand’s visual identity, storytelling, and marketing through creative photography and a strong visual perception.
TOBY PHILIPS
SALES & TURN AROUND SPECIALIST
30 years experience in results delivery & business turnaround through driving sales teams.
Meet Society 54 – a careful collection of experience
that will make you think, act and deliver successfully.
Richard.cowlishaw@fairmontcrest.com
Bridge House Cottage, Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire, S18 4AF