Sarah Lloyd-Foster Assoc CIPD

Evaluator
DISC Type : sdc

Senior People Partner (Talent Acquisition / Early Careers / DE&I / Wellbeing / Engagement / L&D) at Travel Counsellors

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Sarah Lloyd-Foster is a passionate and dedicated Senior People Partner at Travel Counsellors, where she has worked for over ten years. Her expertise spans talent acquisition, DE&I, wellbeing, engagement, and L&D, and she is CIPD qualified from the University of Staffordshire. People who have worked with her describe her as enthusiastic and hardworking.

Outside of her professional role, Sarah is deeply committed to her local community. She serves as a volunteer School Governor and the designated Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Governor for The Gates Primary School, driven by a passion for early years education and supporting the future workforce.

Sarah recently completed the Radius Networks Employee Network Leadership Programme to enhance her skills in creating inclusive workspaces.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Inclusive Workplaces (DE&I)
Her role explicitly covers DE&I, and she has recently participated in leadership programs and initiatives focused on creating a culture of belonging.
Employee Engagement
Responsible for engagement and wellbeing, she recently celebrated her company being named a "Best Place to Work" for the third consecutive year.
Early Career Development
Manages early careers professionally and personally champions the cause through her volunteer work as a school governor.

Media Appearances

Sarah has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2023
Senior People Partner (Talent Acquisition / Early Careers / DE&I / Wellbeing / Engagement / L&D) at Travel Counsellors
10-2020 - 11-2023
Talent Acquisition Manager / People Partner at Travel Counsellors
10-2017 - 10-2020
Head of Talent Acquisition at Travel Counsellors
7-2024
School Governor at The Gates Primary School
8-2015 - 12-2015
Senior Consultant Contract at Peritus Consultants

Education

2021 - 2022
Higher National Diploma (CIPD) from University of Staffordshire
2002 - 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from The University of Salford

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Exp : 16 Location : Manchester Area, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Senior People Partner (Talent Acquisition / Early Careers / DE&I / Wellbeing / Engagement / L&D) at Travel Counsellors
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Insights For Selling To Sarah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sarah is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sarah

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sarah move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Sarah take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Sarah

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