Projects & People Problems
Practical, human, expert support for the things that need doing
Something's gone wrong? Something needs sorting? Or something's been sitting on your to-do list since approximately 2018?
Sometimes you need someone to help you navigate a tricky people situation. Other times, there's a specific piece of work that just needs getting done.
From workplace investigations and grievances to employment contracts, policies and management training, I can step in, take the weight off your shoulders and help you get things moving.
You don't need to sign up for ongoing HR support or commit to a long-term arrangement.
Just tell me what's going on, and we'll work out what you need.
What can I help you with?
When the people stuff gets messy.
Grievances, investigations, disciplinary matters and workplace disputes.
The situations where you're thinking, "shit. I need to get this right."
Someone's raised a grievance. An employee's behaviour has become a problem. There's a dispute brewing and you're not entirely sure what you can, can't or should do next.
Just what you needed on a Tuesday morning.
These situations can be stressful, time-consuming and expensive if they're handled badly. And Googling employment law at 11pm isn't necessarily the best way to deal with them.
I can help you navigate:
Grievances and disciplinary matters: Making sure concerns are handled fairly and properly.
Workplace investigations: Getting to the bottom of what's happened and establishing the facts.
Difficult employee situations: Performance, conduct, absence and relationships that have gone a bit pear-shaped.
Settlement agreements and exits: Helping you work through sensitive situations and find a sensible way forward, alongside legal advisers where needed.
Whether you need someone to manage the process or simply guide you through it, I'll help you understand your options and decide what happens next.
When something just needs doing.
Contracts, policies, handbooks and management training. The things you know need attention but haven't had the time or expertise to tackle.
You know that handbook needs updating. The employment contracts are looking a bit prehistoric. You've been meaning to do something about management training for approximately forever.
But somehow, there's always something more urgent.
I can take those jobs off your list and get them sorted.
Here's where I can help:
Contracts, policies and handbooks: Getting your HR documents up to date, legally compliant and written in language actual humans understand.
Recruitment and onboarding: Helping you find the right people and get them off to a good start.
Management training: Practical workshops that help managers build confidence and tackle the situations they're dealing with.
Everything DiSC: Helping people understand themselves and each other, so working together becomes a bit less complicated.
People processes: Making performance reviews, probation, feedback and other everyday HR processes actually useful.
No enormous consultancy project required. Just practical help getting things done properly.
How does it work?
Pretty simply, actually.
Tell me what you're dealing with or what you need doing. We'll have a conversation about what's involved, and I'll let you know how I can help.
For smaller jobs, I charge £120 + VAT per hour. For larger pieces of work, I'll give you a proposal setting out what we'll do and what it'll cost, so you know what you're agreeing to before we get started.
No mysterious consultancy fees. No signing your life away. Just good, practical support when you need it.
Rates:
Registered Charities
£80 per hour (plus VAT)
Standard rate:
£120 per hour (plus VAT)
For larger projects I’ll provide a clear proposal and quote before we get started so there are no nasty surprises.
This is for you if:
You've got a people problem and you're worried about getting it wrong.
You know something needs sorting, but haven't got the time or expertise to tackle it.
You need an experienced HR person to take something off your hands.
You want practical help without committing to ongoing support.
Ready to get started?
Tell me what you need and we’ll build it together!
You have questions? I have answers…
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If it has a clear beginning, middle and end it’s project work.
Handbooks, audits, recruitment support, documentation, workshops, training, DISC sessions, HR Essentials… all of these fit. -
Yes. If you’re not sure what the project should look like, we’ll scope it together.
You don’t need to arrive with a perfect brief… that’s part of the work. -
Often, yes.
Some projects are predictable enough for a fixed fee.
Others are better on an hourly basis.
We’ll decide together once I understand the scope. -
It depends on the size and complexity.
A handbook update might take a few hours.
A full audit or recruitment process might take longer.
You’ll always get a clear estimate before we start. -
Yes — and I offer a reduced rate of £80/hr for registered charities.
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Most likely.
If it’s HR, people, or operational work and it needs doing properly it probably fits.
Just ask. -
No.
Most project work can be done remotely, with calls, documents and updates shared online.
If you prefer in‑person sessions, we can discuss that too. -
Easy.
You can move into People Partner (retained support) at any time.
Project Work doesn’t lock you in, it just gets the thing done.