A consultant sits on the outside and gives advice. A Fractional Director sits on the inside and executes. We embed into your leadership team, join your Slack channels, and own the outcome. We don't just hand you a handbook; we build the infrastructure and execute the difficult conversations alongside you.

At 50-100 employees, a strategic People Director costs £100k-£120k+. If you hire cheaper (e.g., an HR Manager for £50k), they lack the experience to handle complex exits, M&A due diligence, or C-Level strategy. With the fractional model, you get the C-Suite expertise for a fraction of the cost, without the bloated overhead.

Yes. This is often the biggest relief for technical founders. We manage the exits of under-performers legally, cleanly, and swiftly. We handle the difficult conversations, settlement agreements, and risk mitigation so you can focus on the product, not the politics.

Absolutely. Relying on external agencies for every hire is unsustainable. We build your internal talent acquisition engine, refining your employer brand and setting up direct sourcing channels, to drastically reduce your dependency on expensive recruitment fees.

It is critical. Investors scrutinise your "People Stack" during due diligence. We audit your contracts, IP assignments, and compliance to ensure there are no red flags. We have a track record of taking companies through to successful Private Equity investment.

We work on a retained basis, typically 2-4 days per month, tailored to your burn rate and needs. It is a flexible, high-impact engagement designed to scale up or down as your business requires.