What clients have said

Marie Roberts has undertaken a number of consultancy projects for NHS Mid Essex over the past two years.  In particular Marie has worked closely with both arms of the PCT to develop separate Workforce Strategies.   This was a particularly complicated piece of work requiring Marie to develop strategies which reflected the differing objectives and needs of the provider and commissioning arms of the PCT, but that at the same time maximised opportunities for joint working and synergy where appropriate.   Marie delivered two excellent products which received commendation from the Board of the organisation.

Marie has also led two major training needs analysis which looked at the leadership development requirements for middle managers and priority development needs for Agenda for Change Bands 1 - 4.   Again, two excellent pieces of work delivered on time and which entirely met the original brief.

Finally Marie has supported us on a number of complex cases and provided 1:1 coaching and mentor support for individuals in the HR team.  

Marie is an extremely effective consultant with extensive HR and OD expertise and experience.    She is entirely reliable and has delivered on all projects on time and within budget.   She offers additional value in challenging the organisation to think differently and creatively in delivering projects.  I recommend Marie highly.    Sarah Jane Relf,  Director of Corporate Development,  NHS Mid Essex

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The East of England Specialised Commissioning Group is a collaborative commissioning organisation, operating on behalf of the 14 PCTs in the East of England, to commission specialised acute and mental health services.  It was formed in March 2007, has a current turnover of around £700 million and an establishment of over 70 wtes. 

Marie Roberts has completed two key peices of work for the EoE SCG.  The first was advice for, and management of, the consultation and due process required at the time of formation, and the second, more recently, was a comprehensive organisation development review.

Both pieces of work were carried out thoroughly, with expert insight and to a high degree fo professionalism.  The formation work provided a sound platform for the good staff relations we have enjoyed going forward over the last two years.  The organisational review, carried out in 2008, was accepted by the sCG Board, resulted in a considerable number of important recommendations and is being taken forward by the SCG management through an implementation programme.  This work was conducted with great sensitivity.  Marie made it her business to understand our business and culture, resulting in a particularly insightful and relevant outcome."  Trevor Myers, Director, East of England Specialised Commissioning Group

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“Marie carried out a project brief for Mid Essex PCT Provider Services to provide us with a workforce strategy and business plan and this she did in an exemplary manner, on target and within budget.  Her approach was extremely professional and she consulted with staff and stakeholders at all stages of the project. Marie had a keen awareness of the issues currently affecting Primary Care Trusts and in particular the Provider Services. The output was studiously researched and excellently presented. She produced an excellent piece of work. We would have no hesitation recommending Marie to other clients and would certainly use her for future work with ourselves.”  John Niland, Director of Provider Services, (arms length organisation), Mid Essex PCT

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 "Marie asked relevant questions and summarised her brief before producing an excellent HR report ahead of time.  The latter contained all the relevant information plus some pertinent questions, which  enabled speedy and effective Baord decisions to be made."  Dr Maurren Woodd, Managing Director, Triangle Living Water Ltd. 

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"Marie has a real drive to achieve beneficial outcomes.She is highly motivated to find better ways of doing things.She has geat integrity.Marie is acknowledged widely for her excellent technical knowledge and ability to interpret the law to make actions practical.   I regularly seek Marie’s professional advice and it is always well thought out, completely risk assessed but also practical. ”    Andy Evans,  Chief  Executive of Waveney PCT

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“I have found Marie to be a competent HR Professional who provides a detailed and comprehensive level of HR and workforce expertise to the PCT.Marie’s expertise ensures the organisation acts in a legal and lawful manner, and thereby minimising future risks to the PCT.Her professional expertise and advice is sought by service managers and the Board.I have found Marie to be politically astute and her judgement and advice on HR issues are well researched and evidenced.Marie takes personal responsibility for service delivery and I have been impressed with her ability to take on new responsibilities.”   David Matthews, Chief Executive of Great Yarmouth PCT

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 “Thank you for the invaluable support that you have provided to the PCT through the past couple of months - it has been a great help to us and I will without doubt make contact again should the need arise.”         Michelle Bourner, Director of HR and Corporate  Development,  South East Essex PCT

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"Marie has negotiated our way out of trouble several times"  (client's name withheld but client will speak with potential new clients)

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