Julia Carter

Julia has 15 years of experience in advising on a diverse range of employment law matters from recruitment issues to termination of employment.

Julia gained her degree in Psychology in 1985 and qualified as a Barrister in 1991.In 1996 Julia requalified to become a practising Solicitor while working for Blaser Mills Solicitors.

In 2001 Julia joined Human & Legal Resources. During her six years with the company she advised and supported clients on a range of day-to-day employment issues, represented clients at tribunals, ran various training courses and public seminars, while taking an active role in
the development of the Company. In May 2004 Julia was promoted to Legal Director. Julia was instrumental in her role as Legal Director in developing the services offered to clients, ensuring best practice and commercial advice was given to clients. She was also responsible for client retention, recruiting and developing key individuals in the legal team.



Ros Gumbley

After graduating in Business and Finance, Ros began her career in the retail industry working for Whitbread as a Branch Manager before moving into her first Human Resources Management role with Safeway Plc.

In 1996 Ros was offered the opportunity to join Chartwells, part of the Compass Group. During her time with Compass, Ros championed the Company through the Investors in People Award, using the principles of IIP to change business practices and develop the senior team. Ros dealt extensively with TUPE, introduced and embedded the Balanced Scorecard throughout 250 business units and played a key change role when the Company merged with Granada. Recruitment and development of senior managers, HR strategic planning and change management also played a key part of Ros's role.

In 2001 Ros moved to SDRC, a Manufacturing Software company, as the UK Human Resources Director, during her time with SDRC Ros introduced key HR practices and systems within the Company whilst working closely with her European colleagues to ensure consistency in strategy. At this time Ros also complete her Masters in Employment Law.

Ros joined Human and Legal Resources in November 2002 as a Senior HR Consultant providing HR support and advice to clients. In January 2007 Ros was promoted to Head of HR, Employment Services taking a strategic role in the development of the Company, whilst continuing to support key clients.