Vincents Solicitors appoints new head of human resources

Vincents Solicitors has appointed Katie Elsworth as head of human resources. She will support all 120 staff at the full service law firm, which is headquartered in Winckley Square Preston, and has offices in Chorley, Garstang, Lytham, Poulton-le-Fylde and Penwortham.

Katie, a CIPD qualified human resources specialist, will manage the firm’s recruitment, training, employment and regulatory compliance, along with its personal and professional development strategy. 

And, as a neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and personal development specialist, her expertise will further the firm’s commitment to staff wellbeing. 

She will draw on her experiences working for the likes of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Argos, Parcel Force and First Group. 

Katie said: “Vincents is a forward thinking law firm with a positive culture which values professional development and supports flexible working, which is unusual in a sector which often sticks to ‘traditional’ practices.

“Now we’re prioritising personal development so everyone has the resources, resilience and awareness to reach their potential; for the benefit of themselves and their families, their clients, and the company as a whole, and I’m excited to help the firm grow in this area.” 

Phillip Gilmore, Vincents’ managing director, added: “We’re very lucky to have appointed an HR practitioner with both the corporate experience and the holistic expertise of Katie. Law firms have traditionally focused simply on legal skills and are often slow to embrace new ways of working, but we like to do things differently. 

“Our people work hard and are dedicated to their job, and it’s up to us to show their loyalty is appreciated. Their personal and professional development is a crucial part of that and having happy, engaged and productive employees who feel valued and want a future with the firm, is a great position to be in.”