Platforms, finance, operations, HR and regulatory compliance, for schools, charities and growing businesses. I’ve spent twenty years inside organisations under pressure. I find out where things really stand, set out where they should be, and work alongside your team to achieve the outcome you’re looking for.
Most organisations don’t need another specialist. They need someone who can see how the pieces fit together, identify the real issues, and then roll up their sleeves: having the difficult conversations and doing the hard work needed to deliver the outcomes the organisation and its leaders want.
One simple system built around how your organisation actually works, so everyone works from the same picture.
More about platforms and systemsThe right figures, reported clearly, so you understand the true picture of your finances and can make decisions with confidence.
More about financeSystems, workflows, projects, premises and culture: the bigger picture of how your organisation runs day to day.
More about operationsThe right people in the right roles, with clear expectations, sound policies and fair processes.
More about HR and staffingMeeting the standard for CQC, Ofsted or the Charity Commission, proving it, and staying ready.
More about regulatory complianceSchools, charities and owner-run businesses, especially those answering to a regulator, a board or a set of trustees.
See who I work withEvery engagement starts with a free consultation. From there, we choose what fits.
A specific problem, such as an HR restructure, a policy overhaul, an inspection, a building project or your finance function. I come in, fix it and hand it back in good order.
A clear report on where your organisation stands, where it should be and a practical plan to get there.
A defined piece of work with an agreed scope, timeline and fee, from a CQC registration to a new reporting system.
Ongoing support each month for leaders who want someone senior on hand without a full-time hire.
A few recent examples. There’s more on each service page.
National charity supporting schools
Staff time, school billing, consultant payments, events and resources were spread across spreadsheets and inboxes, with no single picture of the organisation.
I’m building one platform to run it: time logging, billing, consultant payments, school records, a portal for schools and a live view of every school’s Ofsted position.
Volunteer emergency medical service
A volunteer ambulance service that needed to operate to the standard of a CQC-registered provider.
As Director of Operations I’ve led CQC registration and compliance, HR and volunteer management, finance, fundraising and trustee relations.
Long-established volunteer community charity
A charity doing important work that had grown faster than its structure.
As part-time operations lead I’m setting up fundraising and grant applications, recruitment, communication with members and the structure to support them.
Ten years in commercial debt recovery taught me to keep difficult conversations calm and moving. Ten years in schools and charities taught me how organisations really run. Read my story
Book a free consultation. We’ll sit down, look at where things stand and talk through where I can make a real difference. No obligation and no sales pitch. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll tell you.