HR Consultant in Sherborne

History

Located in the beautiful county of Dorset, Sherborne is a traditional market town with plenty of fascinating history. It was originally given the name of Scir Burne by the Anglo Saxons who inhabited it during the early Middle Ages, due to the presence of a “clear stream” which runs through the centre of the town. It can be seen recorded in the Domesday Book under this early name. 

The first Bishop Of Sherborne, St. Aldhelm, was granted an abbey by King Ine in 705, and this abbey later became the burial location for the two Anglo Saxon kings, who were the elder brothers of King Alfred The Great. By 1075, Sherborne Abbey had become a Benedictine monastery, but it was damaged by fire during the tensions of 1437. Today, some of the Norman structure can still be viewed.

Bishop and Chancellor of England, Roger de Caen, built a fortified palace in Sherborne during the 12th century, but this was unfortunately destroyed during the Civil War. Later, Sir Walter Raleigh built what came to be known as Sherborne Castle in its grounds.

Location And Travel

Sherborne is located in the North West of the county of Dorset, in the South West region of England. It is six miles east of the town of Yeovil, and borders the Blackmore Vale. The town sits on the river Yeo, and the A30 road runs through the town as part of its route from London to Penzance. Sherborne can be reached by car by joining the A303 at Wincanton.

Sherborne has its own railway station, which is served by South West trains. The nearest airports are located at Bournemouth and Bristol, at a distance of 32 and 42 miles respectively.

Local Amenities

There is plenty to enjoy in Sherborne, with a thriving market scene including town markets, farmer’s markets and vintage fairs. The town offers plenty of opportunities for healthy pursuits, with walking clubs as well as walking tours on offer. Sherborne also boasts its own football team (Sherborne Town FC), rugby club and cricket club.

History buffs will have plenty to discover, and horticulturalists will love visiting the beautiful formal gardens in the area, including those found at Sherborne Castle.

Sherborne is also an environmentally-conscious town, with a number of green sustainability initiatives being run in the area. This approach has led to Sherborne being awarded the title of “Transition Town”.

Providing HR Support To Sherborne Businesses

From helping Sherborne businesses get started with recruitment, payroll and pensions, through to providing essential services such as company restructuring, appraisals, and delivering training to staff, The HR Dept can handle it all. Outsourcing your HR is a cost-effective and effective way to enjoy the benefits of HR expertise without the need to build your own in-house department. 

Your local HR Dept services businesses across Sherborne and the wider area, providing all of the HR support that they need. We can even take control when problems arise, providing absence management, disciplinary and grievances. 

Why not get in touch today and discover how The HR Dept can help your Sherborne business.