BESPOKE HR - Key Persons


Alison King - Managing Director

Job Titles:
  • Managing Director
Alison founded Bespoke HR in October 2005. After many years working for others in senior HR functions; she decided to start up on her own. There isn't much that Alison doesn't know about the world of HR, and she has surrounded herself with a team in her own mould. Nothing is too much for Alison; you will find her humour and knowledge infectious, and easy to work with. When Alison isn't working she spends much of her spare time with her family. Her dream is to take a Winnebago around the States.

Bekki Watts

Job Titles:
  • Digital Marketing Executive
Bekki joined Bespoke HR in 2023, with 10 years of marketing experience predominately in the automotive and real estate industries. She has been freelancing for the last year supporting businesses with their content creation, social media and email marketing. Outside of work Bekki volunteers for, and has taken part in a number of treks for, the breast cancer awareness charity, Coppafeel!

Bria Freeburn

Job Titles:
  • Junior HR Consultant
Bria joined Bespoke HR during her placement year as part of her Business Management degree in 2019. Since graduating with her MSc in Management (International Management), she has returned to Bespoke HR as an HR Assistant, promoted to Junior HR Consultant. When she isn't working at Bespoke HR, she enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Charlie Andrews

Job Titles:
  • Payroll Coordinator
Charlie has over 15 years of payroll experience, in that time she has worked for payroll bureaus and has also run the end-to-end of in-house payrolls. She has worked for a variety of different industries, including education and healthcare. When she's not at work, Charlie teaches Yoga, enjoys spending time outside and travelling the world.

Chris Conlan

Job Titles:
  • HR Administrator
Chris is an undergraduate student studying Business Studies with Human Resource Management at the University of Surrey in Guildford. He is currently working with us for his placement year. In his spare time, Chris likes participating in various sports and spending time with friends.

Clair Taylor

Job Titles:
  • Finance Manager
Clair joined the Bespoke HR team in 2020 after taking a career break to raise her two children. She has a broad range of experience covering accounting, financial management and processes, gained across different sectors of industry. She achieved the ACCA qualification in 2010. Outside of work, Clair enjoys spending her time with her family and friends.

Emma Mackley

Job Titles:
  • Marketing Manager
Emma joined the Bespoke HR team in 2016 and has worked in marketing and PR for over 20 years in a variety of public and private sector roles. After having children, Emma set up her own freelance PR and social media consultancy working with a range of B2B clients including exhibition organisers and trade associations. When she's not at work, Emma enjoys spending time with her family and spin class in the dark with disco lights!

Hannah Trueman

Job Titles:
  • Operations Manager
Hannah has been with Bespoke HR since graduating from university in 2013. Since then, she's completed an MSc in Business and Management whilst working full time. Hannah is the linchpin of the operational team and deals with everything from onboarding new clients to billing, systems and generally making sure everything runs smoothly. When she's not dedicating her time to Bespoke HR, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and travelling the world, ticking destinations off her bucket list.

Ian King

Job Titles:
  • Company Director
Ian has been involved since Bespoke HR's formation back in 2005 and working in the business since 2012. His main areas of focus within the business are finance, marketing, commercial, IT and process improvement and automation. Ian has many years experience running businesses in many of these areas. When Ian isn't working, he likes to spend his spare time with his family.

Irene Sullivan

Job Titles:
  • Managing Consultant - Healthcare & Manufacturing
Irene is MCIPD qualified with a career spanning a range of industries, primarily within charity, travel and retail organisations. With over a decade of experience as an HR generalist, she has a passion for creating and fostering positive workplace environments and promoting an engaging and motivating culture to enable people to reach their full potential. Most recently having worked as a Senior HR Business Partner, Irene has honed her skills in developing HR strategies, managing complex recruitment processes, overseeing restructures and driving the successful implementation of HR Information systems. In her spare time, she is an avid trail runner and keen gardener and has two little ones who love to help with the digging.

Nicky Mori

Job Titles:
  • Managing Consultant - Retail, Leisure, Hospitality & Security
Nicky is a fully qualified CIPD professional who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as a HR generalist. With over 10 years experience working within Senior HR roles in the service industry, Nicky's expertise span over many HR disciplines including employee relations, recruitment, talent management and employee engagement. When Nicky isn't working she is kept busy with her young family and can be usually found travelling around the countryside in her VW camper van.

Sian Whittington

Job Titles:
  • Senior HR Consultant - Media, Marketing, IT & Telecoms
Si n joined the Bespoke HR team in 2017. As a fully CIPD qualified HR Consultant, her broad experience includes organisation design and development, talent planning, performance and reward, employee engagement, employee relations, HR compliance and HR information systems. Prior to joining the Bespoke HR team, Si n supported established organisations and entrepreneurial ventures advising them through their stages of creation, growth and stabilisation. In her spare time Si n can be found exploring leafy Surrey with her dog, teaching Pilates and experimenting in the kitchen (mainly with hot chillies).

Tara Lohn

Job Titles:
  • Managing Consultant - Finance, Charity & Professional Services
Tara joined the Bespoke HR team in 2017 with over 20 years HR generalist experience working in retail, pharmaceuticals and financial services. Tara is MCIPD qualified with expertise in a variety of HR disciplines including pre-and post-merger integration, performance management, succession planning / talent management, employee relations, and reward. Tara is also a licenced SHL assessor, with experience designing and delivering assessment and development centres. Tara has also previously sat as Magistrate in Guildford for 2 years. Outside of work, Tara is a keen horse rider and dog walker.