Richard Harker

Learning & Development specialist and coach, experienced in learning consulting and managing the entire learning function, most recently in professional services.

My guiding values are: autonomy, recognition and curiosity, and getting everyone excited about learning and development. Proud to have trained over 8,000 people over the last 16 years.

Sole Training Lead at Sheridans LLP (2022-07 – Present)

Training leadership role at law firm

IT Trainer at Coffin Mew (2021-09 – 2022-07)

IT training delivery

IT Trainer at ASB/Knights PLC (2018-04 – 2021-09)

IT training delivery

Senior Learning Consultant & eLearning Author at Thales Learning & Development (2008-04 – 2018-04)

Learning consulting and eLearning content creation

Multiple roles at Various (1991 – 2008)

Roles across freight forwarding (motor industry), semiconductor EMEA parts support, warehouse & inventory management, supply chain analysis (engineering), and purchasing

• Freight forwarding (motor industry)
• Semiconductor EMEA parts support
• Warehouse & inventory management
• Supply chain analysis (engineering)
• Purchasing

BA (Dual Hons) in Japanese & Business Studies – University of Sheffield (1989)

Diploma in Production & Inventory Management – Institute of Operations Management (2001)