Helping women thrive at every stage of their leadership journey
Helping women thrive at every stage of their leadership journey.
Strategic HR Consultancy
Strategic HR expertise with a coaching mindset.
Alongside coaching work with women stepping into management, I continue to partner with organisations on selected HR consultancy projects. With more than 25 years' experience across reward, employee engagement and leadership development, I help organisations solve complex people challenges with practical, commercially focused solutions.
Reward Strategy
Reward reviews
Benefits
Recognition
Pay transparency
Employee Engagement
Engagement strategy
EVP
Listening strategies
Culture
Leadership Development
New manager development
Leadership coaching
Workshops
Team development
Strategic HR Projects
Job evaluation
Organisational design
Change projects
Executive advice
Speaker and Panel Contributor
Katy Downes is also available for speaking opportunities on all things reward and engagement
Previous industry leading events include
Panellist - MAD World Summit (2024) - pictured above
Panellist - CIPD Annual conference (2021)
Panellist - Retail Human Resources Summit (2019, 2020)
Speaker - Health and Wellbeing at Work Exhibition (2018)
Looking to support newly promoted managers?
🌟 The New Manager Accelerator
Three personalised coaching sessions designed to build confidence, credibility and practical leadership skills.
It's great to hear what our clients think...
Jo MacPhail, People Director Avanti West Coast
May 2025
"Katy was a brilliant go-to person for our business at a time when we urgently needed some passionate, dedicated and expert support in the areas of reward and engagement.
With Katy’s significant experience across a range of sectors, she brings an enthusiasm and positivity that is both infectious and supportive. Her range of reward knowledge is second to none and she supported us with a review of several elements of our reward offering.
She is a great asset to any company and can instil a resounding sense of purpose and vigour to her projects".
Sarah Upton, Head of Talent, Learning & Reward, National Gas
October 2025
"We recently worked with Katy on a job evaluation project, and her expertise and professionalism were outstanding. She understood our needs, provided clear feedback throughout the process, and delivered timely and high-quality outcomes that added value to our business.
I’d highly recommend her to any organisation looking for expert support in job evaluation."
Proelio HR Ltd
Registered office: Suite 16, Enterprise House, Telford Road, Bicester, OX26 4LD
Contact: Katy@ProelioHR.com
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