From Initial Idea to Realisation

All work undertaken by HunterSmith Associates is based on objectives and outputs that are agreed with the client and achieved using project management principles and processes.

From the initial idea or concept, to defining the vision and realising this through strategic planning, architectural design and development, implementation, monitoring and appraisal, our aim is to provide a professional service that can support your business by:

• Turning ideas into action through a dynamic and creative approach to project and programme delivery
• Listening carefully and working closely with you to refine and tailor our services to accommodate your specific requirements
• Developing and delivering services and products on time and to a consistently high standard
• Providing value for money by ensuring our fees are competitive

Founder, Sue Hunter

Founder, Sue Hunter, has over twenty years hands-on and strategic Organisational and People Development experience in a range of different sectors, with a strong emphasis on skills development and change management.

A Chartered Member of the CIPD and a highly motivated Human Resource Development professional; Sue has a wide range of experience and skills and has extensive experience of managing people. She has excellent communication, influencing and presentation skills and is a competent researcher with experience of gaining funding from a variety of sources. Skilled in developing partnerships and employer engagement, Sue also has considerable experience of quality assurance processes and systems.

With expertise in the public, private and third sectors Sue has worked in Local Government, the Justice Sector, Skills Sector and Creative Industries as a senior manager and as a consultant - most recently as Development & Quality Assurance Manager at Skills for Justice, where she successfully led funding bids totalling just under £5million in six years. Prior to that, as Senior Training Consultant with Sheffield City Council, Sue was responsible for the development of the corporate NVQ centre, the development of an IT training strategy and the Corporate Customer Service programme.

As a Consultant, Sue has worked with clients as diverse as:

• Sector Skills Councils
• Government Agencies
• Local Authorities
• Third Sector Organisations
• Art Galleries
• Private Companies