We’re delighted to be supporting a highly respected, independent HR and employment law consultancy as they continue their exciting growth journey.
Established in 2007, this close-knit, values-led business has built a loyal client base of over 100 SMEs, providing practical, pragmatic advice across all aspects of HR and employment law.
Due to continued success, they are now looking to appoint a Managing Consultant to work closely alongside the Managing Director and play a pivotal role in the next phase of growth.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a trusted client-facing role where relationships, credibility and commercial thinking truly matter.
What you’ll be doing:
This is a varied, hands-on and highly consultative position where no two days will look the same.
You’ll be:
- Acting as a trusted advisor to a portfolio of SME clients, responding to a wide range of HR and employment law queries
- Providing pragmatic, risk-based advice rather than ‘black and white’ answers
- Supporting with complex employee relations cases including disciplinaries, grievances and investigations
- Attending client meetings and hearings (typically local) to guide and support processes
- Advising on redundancy projects, TUPE, and organisational change
- Leading on or supporting settlement agreements and without prejudice conversations
- Drafting and updating contracts, policies and employee handbooks
- Delivering ad hoc guidance, training and insight to clients
- Building strong, long-term relationships where consistency and trust are key
- Contributing to business growth through networking, ideas and client development
- You’ll also play a part in shaping internal processes and helping the business evolve as it scales.
What we’re looking for:
This role will suit a confident, experienced HR professional who thrives in a consultative environment.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience across HR and employment law (consultancy or SME experience is highly desirable)
- The confidence to handle complex and unfamiliar situations, using sound judgement
- A pragmatic, solutions-led approach with strong commercial awareness
- The ability to build genuine, long-term relationships with clients
- Excellent communication skills – approachable, clear and credible
- A collaborative mindset with a desire to be part of a small, supportive team
You may be:
- An experienced HR Consultant looking for more autonomy and variety
- Running your own consultancy but ready to focus purely on client delivery
- An employment lawyer wanting a more people-focused, advisory role or a senior HR professional seeking a more consultative career path
- Relevant qualifications (CIPD and/or employment law) are welcomed but experience and approach are equally important.
What’s in it for you
- Salary circa £60,000 – £70,000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
- Annual bonus (discretionary)
- Flexible, grown-up approach to working hours
- A genuinely supportive and friendly team environment
- The opportunity to shape your role and influence the future of the business