Derek Eccleston
MA; FCIPD; ACII
Derek is an experienced, practical consultant, specialising in the provision of advice and training on employment law and employee relations.
He has spent over 25 years in senior HR roles in local government, engineering and financial services. Derek works closely with a firm of solicitors. This relationship creates a unique mix of practical awareness, training skills and legal expertise.
He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (FCIPD), a Chartered Insurer (ACII), and has completed an MA in Employment Law with Leicester University. Derek is a senior presenter for the CIPD and he is also a personal tutor on the Institute’s Advanced Certificate in Employment Law. He advises SME’s on HR issues from recruitment to termination and develops / presents public and in-house training events for a number of national training organisations.
In recent years Derek has authored several Employment Law publications, including work for CIPD, The Law Society and Gower Publishing.
Areas of expertise:Employment law training and advice; HR support and consultancy. Author of a number of Employment Law publications in recent years.
What is he like as a facilitator?
"I thought the course was brilliant and Derek was excellent, both in delivery and knowledge of course. Derek is a great presenter and keeps the group actively involved throughout the course".
Rebecca Booby, Macmillan Cancer Relief
"Very informative. Very good tutor who had very good case studies to illustrate points. Kept all delegates’ attention. Relaxed atmosphere. Encouraged everyone to join in".
Allyson Maryon, Skills Insight
"10/10 for the speaker - excellent presentation, pitched just right"
Carol Stone, HR Manager, Shakespeares Solicitors
The training course was very thorough; supported by excellent handouts and knowledgeable trainer. The style was open – question / answer / debate style encouraged participation. Short quizzes were a good way of testing knowledge. Delegate from CIPD workshop
Because it was extremely informative, well delivered and will be of use to me in my workplace. The event itself would have rated highly anyway, the reason it scored a 10/10 was because of the excellent delivery of the subject by Derek Eccleston. Delegate from CIPD workshop