Harrogate firm rated in Yorkshire’s ‘50 most exciting companies’ is a byword in staff wellbeing
A female-led Harrogate consultancy whose clients include Historic England and the British Film Institute has appointed a new Research Manager.
Mary Meredith joins Harlow Consulting, a bespoke research agency based at 1 Cardale Park in Harrogate, as part of the company’s continued investment in its talent base.
Since it was founded in 2019 by co-directors Jennifer Brennan and Clare Vokes, has made waves in the world of research, growing the agency into one of Yorkshire’s ’50 Most Exciting Companies’ last year.
Prior to Harlow Consulting, Mary has held roles in marketing, organisational research and intelligence, and specialist HR roles.
Managing projects from start to completion, her strengths lie in qualitative research and evidence-led storytelling.
Mary Meredith said: “I’m driven by the positive impacts good research has driving practical action and positive change.
"Words have always been a big part of my life, whether through reading, writing or storytelling in all its forms. I’m curious, analytical and enjoy untangling problems.
"Working across different sectors and disciplines has given me a wide-ranging perspective that helps me approach projects in a thoughtful and creative way.”
Harlow Consulting works with leading organisations in the UK across key sectors including construction, heritage, healthcare, education and the arts.
Clients include Historic England, the Food Standards Agency, the NHS, Innovate UK, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Skills Development Scotland, and the British Film Institute.
The business boasts mixed-methods research and evaluation services and also maintains a strong focus on team wellbeing and giving back to environmental and community causes.
Jennifer Brennan, director at Harlow Consulting, said: “Mary brings diverse skills to our team.
"She has an impressive background and her communication skills are particularly valued as our agency continues to evolve.
"Mary has a flair for understanding the human factors that influence organisational decision-making and change.”
As well as offering a quarterly wellbeing allowance and regular Wellbeing Days to employees, Harlow Consulting is a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.
The business has signed the Market Research Society Net Zero Pledge and works with Positive Planet to maintain its Carbon Reduction Plan.
More information at: https://www.harlowconsulting.co.uk/