Our People
We come together with many years of expertise and experience, with backgrounds in a variety of sectors. What we have in common is a drive to provide an exceptional service for our clients, and a willingness to go the extra mile.
Our friendly, approachable and highly capable team work closely with our clients and their people. It is this personal and individual approach that enables us to build strong, professional relationships and work together to realise your vision.
Our Ethos
We believe that good business is more than just profit, and can be a force for positive change in the world. Coops & Co is a small company but we can make a difference through the way that we do things. We host our website through a green hosting service, which is 100% powered by renewable energy and has a commitment to planting trees. We also run a paperless system in our office, and encourage our clients to do the same through an online HR management system. Some of our employees walk or bike to work, and we eat fresh food together each lunchtime, cutting down on waste and single use packaging.
We also see sharing our skills and experience as an opportunity to make a positive impact and Claire donates her time and expertise to sit on the Board of a number of charities.
Our Culture
At Coops & Co we work incredibly hard, but we like to have a bit of fun along the way. The team has lunch together everyday around Claire’s kitchen table, often prepared by Claire herself and with dogs at her feet. Being based in beautiful Devon, our team days will likely be a paddleboard up the estuary or a dip in the river. We pride ourselves on our relaxed, yet professional approach and feel that providing a supportive, friendly environment is the cornerstone to a happy team.
We’re also a motivated group and are often fundraising for the charities we care about. From a 3-legged hike across Dartmoor for Rowcroft Hospice and Cancer Research UK, to mud running for Breast Cancer UK, we’re always up for a challenge!
Claire Cooper
Founder and Director
Ashley Thomas
Associate Director
Charlie Cooper
Health & Safety and Well-being
Ellen Chase
HR Consultant
Emma Kennerley
HR Consultant
Jo McWattie
HR Consultant
Lucie Fox
HR Administrator
Giovanna Mansfield
HR Administrator
Hannah Perry
HR Administrator
Sophie James
Executive Assistant
Lulu & Barney
Head of Barketing & Head of Communications
Our Guiding Principles
W E O F F E R : A bespoke approach
W E A R E : An experienced team
W E H A V E : A different perspective
Our Vision
We go beyond traditional HR to give you the help you need, when you need it, so that you and your people can focus on what you do best.
We go the extra mile because we believe that good people doing good business can be a force for positive change in the world.
Our Mission
To support you and strengthen your business through your people.