Providing freelance HR Consultancy services to all sizes of employer.Support, assistance and advice on the full range of HR activities including employee relations support (disciplinary, capability, ill health and grievance), mediation, mentoring, recruitment, policy development and procurement.Providing solutions to employers which are commercially appropriate.Currently contracted to Reading Borough Council, providing strategic HR support, and to Alexander Devine… Show more Providing freelance HR Consultancy services to all sizes of employer.Support, assistance and advice on the full range of HR activities including employee relations support (disciplinary, capability, ill health and grievance), mediation, mentoring, recruitment, policy development and procurement.Providing solutions to employers which are commercially appropriate.Currently contracted to Reading Borough Council, providing strategic HR support, and to Alexander Devine Children's Hospice, providing HR and OD consultancy to this innovative and exciting organisation. Show less

Council's lead on complex Employee Relations matters (disciplinary, capability, grievance, ill health), including internal appeals.Responsible for Employment Tribunal preparation, strategy and defence (100% success).Responsible for maintaining effective and positive Trade Union relationships.Lead responsibility for CRB/DBS matters, including assessing suitability for employment and referrals for barring.

Managing teams responsible for the Employee Relations, Contracts, Health and Safety, Payroll and Administration.Personally responsible for the creation, development and commercial success of the Employee Relations team. Redesigned our approach to ER matters resulting in reduced absence, consistent approach to conduct and capability issues and improved management competence/ability to address issues.