Scaling.People.Solutions

People Advisory Service for

Scale-Ups & Start-Ups

Start-ups and scale-ups move fast—People infrastructure needs to keep up. Leaders and teams are supported with the practical tools, systems, and frameworks required to build high-performing cultures and scalable teams.

Tailored solutions address hiring, onboarding, performance, engagement, and retention—ensuring the business scales with clarity and confidence. Designed for pace, pressure, and rapid change, all without losing sight of what matters most: people.

Venture Capitalist & Private Equity firms

From pre-investment to post-exit, portfolio companies are enabled with access to senior People expertise that drives culture, capability, and performance.

Founders and leadership teams are guided through the design and delivery of People functions that unlock value and reduce risk. It’s about equipping businesses to scale—not just structurally, but culturally and commercially.

People Leaders & Teams

People leaders and teams receive tailored mentoring, strategic coaching, and confidential guidance—focused on impact, clarity, and confidence.

From first-time People leaders to seasoned professionals navigating transformation, the approach is always rooted in experience, empathy, and what works. Conversations go beyond theory into lived experience, providing value that strengthens growth.

Service Providers to People Teams

Vendors, tech platforms, and service providers gain access to deep insight into what People teams actually need, want, and buy.

Support focuses on sharpening proposition, product-market fit, and messaging to ensure relevance, resonance, and results with the HR market. The outcome? More impactful products and services—and stronger engagement with the right buyers.

The Proposition

1. People Strategy

Strategic clarity and structure to scale confidently

Workforce planning and organisational design
Leadership development and executive coaching
Culture and engagement strategy
High-performance team frameworks
Employer branding and EVP
DEI programmes and values activation
Change management (including redundancies)
Pre-funding People audits and M&A readiness

Designed to align People strategy with business ambition—from start-up to scale-up and beyond

2. People Life-cycle processes, policies and frameworks

Build scalable, high-impact People processes

Compensation, benefits, and reward strategies
Contracts and compliance for all worker types
Hiring best practices and interview frameworks
Candidate and onboarding experience (Day 1 to Day 90)
Career Level Frameworks (CLF) and progression pathways
Performance enablement and feedback culture
Probation, underperformance, and exit planning
Engagement, L&D, and retention initiatives

Clear, consistent and compliant processes—mapped to scale with your business

3. Employee Relations Advice & Support

Tackle the tough stuff with confidence and care

Disciplinary, grievance, and capability case handling
Contract terminations and employment tribunals
Conflict resolution, mediation, and ACAS support
Policy and process audits (design, review, implementation)
‘Without prejudice’ conversations and management guidance
Manager training for ER and absence matters

Sensitive issues managed with discretion, fairness, and legal rigour

4. Coaching & Mentoring for People leaders

Support for People professionals and senior leaders

1:1 coaching tailored to leadership style and career stage
Strategic decision-making, communication, and influence
Leadership presence and executive impact
HR leader mentoring and skill development

For leaders ready to grow, sharpen their impact, and lead with confidence

the founder

A strategic People partner with over 21 years of experience delivering transformational results across VC-backed start-ups, scale-ups, and global organisations—spanning Europe, the US, and multiple industries including entertainment, consumer goods, gaming, EdTech, TravelTech, SaaS, e-commerce, digital platforms, and professional services.

Known for delivering impact in high-growth and high-change environments, with a track record supporting organisations with headcounts ranging from 50 to 15,000. Experience includes guiding companies through every stage of their journey—from Series A through D, IPO prep, international expansion, mergers, and acquisitions.

People strategy isn’t just a function—it’s a growth lever. From leadership restructures and organisational design to scaling global People operations, every solution is grounded in clarity, commercial awareness, and sharp execution.

What You Can Expect

Deep experience across the full People lifecycle—from hire to exit, performance to pay, policy to culture
An inclusive, people-first approach that boosts engagement, morale, and retention
Strategic insight combined with hands-on delivery—moving seamlessly between boardroom strategy and operational detail
Trusted mentoring and coaching for People leaders, managers, and execs navigating scale, change, and complexity
A calm, decisive presence in high-stakes environments—valued by founders, investors, and teams alike

Reputation & Approach

Recognised for being deeply knowledgeable across the entire People function, with the ability to rapidly assess business needs and prioritise initiatives that move the dial.

Respected for building trust, bringing stability to ambiguity, and delivering results at pace. Known for being as comfortable leading leadership strategy workshops as diving into system setups, org redesigns, or complex employee relations.

Always committed to developing those around me—mentoring People teams and business leaders to lead with confidence, empathy, and commercial acumen.

This is strategic HR without the fluff. A sharp focus on what matters. Rolled-up sleeves included.