Business Link & LSC Registered HR Management and Workforce Development Consultancy
Interim Management
Outsourced HR Support & Employment Law
Mentoring and Coaching
Worklife Balance

Evaluation of SfL English language assessment tool for DfES
Production of Strategic Training Review for Bromley College
Management Skills Project for Emery Ltd
Skills for Life Engagement Report for Skills for Business
Project managed procurement process for DSTL
Policy and process review and implementation project for Testbank Ship Repair
Advised on implementation of executive recruitment division for Elite Appointments

Key Role
Provision of expertise, leadership and strategic direction on all aspects of HR management and development to ensure the delivery of an HR service, which maximises added value in accordance with company policy for a workforce of 600. Creation and maintenance of working environment to assist staff to meet current and future business needs and realise their full potential. Counselling managers on the application of management and employment practices. Development of training needs, career development and performance management. Trade union negotiations.

Achievements
Setting up new systems, particularly succession planning and training and development. Responsible for the development and implementation of a mentor scheme. Devised, negotiated and implemented new terms and conditions. Drafted new staff handbook. Devised, negotiated and implemented pay and performance management schemes. Responsible for TRL’s project to successfully attain Investors in People status.

Key Role
Responsibility for all Personnel and Training matters for the scientific, administrative and industrial staff of the Laboratory including resourcing, employee relations, discipline, career development and pay and benefits. Employment Law and strategic advice to Board and senior managers. Equal Opportunities Officer. Direct responsibility for staff of Personnel and Development Unit.

Achievements
Setting up personnel function when Agency status was conferred on the Laboratory in 1991. Implementing changes from hierarchical to matrix management. Devised and implemented significant downsizing exercises. Development of a bespoke personnel database and the procurement of a pay system to replace the Civil Service provider. Harmonisation of terms and conditions and production of a new staff handbook.
Advice on employment law and TUPE in particular during MBO process. Drafting of contracts of service, terms and conditions and with pension scheme analysis.