From Overwhelm to Successful Delivery
I know what it feels like to have more on your plate than hours in the day. I’ve been exactly where you are – at the coal face of change, influencing senior stakeholders and driving real results.
Fractional HR solutions
for mid-sized
and larger businesses
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Grounded in over 20 years of experience – including at Amazon, IKEA, Mitie and others – we help businesses align people strategy with real commercial outcomes.
Your Fractional HR Partner Through Change, Growth, and Transformation. Scaling, restructuring, and integration
Our Service Areas
At Lighthouse, we help organizations lead confidently through workforce evolution. Whether you’re scaling, restructuring, or aligning culture, our HR expertise ensures every people decision is strategic, compliant, and impactful.
Reducing People-Driven Risk
Auditing and updating contracts, policies, and compliance (esp. post-Brexit or remote workers abroad). Tackling toxic culture or employee relations issues. Supporting redundancy processes, restructures, or sensitive exits with minimal risk.
Aligning People Strategy with Business Goals
Designing future-fit org structures (scaling teams, merging departments, reducing silos). Creating role clarity, performance frameworks, and succession plans. Defining leadership competencies and build a development pipeline.
Improving Talent Acquisition & Retention
Building (or auditing) recruitment and onboarding processes. Defining employer branding strategy and EVP.Diagnosing retention challenges and supporting in fixing the root causes.
Driving Culture Change or Integration
Leading cultural transformation (e.g. post-merger, digital shift, leadership turnover). Defining and embedding new company values and behaviours. Navigating hybrid working, generational shifts, or DEI.
Developing Stronger, More Capable Leadership
Designing and delivering leadership development or management training. Coaching senior leaders to manage change, give feedback, and handle conflict. Support new leaders post promotion or restructure.
Supporting a scale up or Exit
Prepare for investment or exit (e.g., due diligence readiness, clean HR ops). Create scalable HR systems and policies for multi-site or international growth. Manage rapid onboarding during a hiring surge or merger.
Navigating
Workforce Change
with Confidence.
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When your HR team is running on empty…
When your HR team is running on empty, it can feel overwhelming. The growing to-do list, the pressure to drive productivity, and the need to retain top talent can weigh heavily on your shoulders. But you don’t have to face these challenges alone.
When the pace of change outstrips your team’s capacity…
You know that moment when the business is charging ahead with new priorities, but your HR team is stretched thin, trying to keep up with transformation, engagement, and retention – all at once?
It’s not that HR teams can’t do it…
It’s not that HR teams can’t do it. It’s that they’re already doing everything else.
Every conversation I’ve had lately with HR leaders has a familiar thread –
“we’re so busy keeping the lights on, we’ve no space left to think.”
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What is Lighthouse HR consultancy?
*Lighthouse HR Consultancy is a Limited Company (Nr: 16473733) specialising in delivering practical high-impact HR support on an ad hoc, project, or retainer basis. our core expertise lies in change management, employee experience employee relation, HR polices, processes, and compliance. We partner with business to deliver tailored solutions that align people strategy with organisational goals
What experience does Lighthouse HR Consultancy bring to our business?
*Led by a results-driven senior HR leader with over 20 years of experience — including more than a decade heading HR functions — Lighthouse brings deep expertise in developing and executing people strategies across Europe. We are experienced in workforce planning, talent development, organisational design, and change management, particularly within fast-paced, AI-driven environments. Our approach blends strategic insight with hands-on operational delivery, coaching leadership teams and navigating complex employee relations issues with pragmatic, legally sound solutions.
Is Lighthouse HR Consultancy insured?
*Yes, Lighthouse HR Consultancy holds comprehensive professional indemnity insurance through Hiscox, with coverage up to £2 million.
How does Lighthouse HR Consultancy manage confidential data?
*Lighthouse HR Consultancy is fully registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), ensuring compliance with data protection laws and demonstrating our commitment to safeguarding confidential information and building trust with clients and partners.
How quickly can Lighthouse HR Consultancy start working with us?
*We understand the need for immediate support. Exact availability will be confirmed upon agreement, but we aim to begin within one week of contract signature, depending on the selected service option.
How is Lighthouse HR Consultancy different from hiring a short-term contractor or interim HR leader?
*Unlike short-term hires, which can involve higher costs and limited engagement, Lighthouse offers flexible, tailored support without the overheads of employment (e.g., agency fees, NI contributions, holiday or sick pay). Our consultancy model ensures consistent delivery, strategic alignment, and full focus—particularly under the full-time Service 2 option—without the distraction of job seeking or interim transitions.
What types of businesses does Lighthouse HR Consultancy work with?
*We work with mid to large-sized businesses across sectors, with particular experience in tech, AI, and fast-paced growth environments. Our solutions are always tailored to the client’s size, structure, and specific challenges.
Can Lighthouse HR Consultancy support a fully remote or hybrid working model?
*Yes. We are experienced in supporting fully remote, hybrid, and multi-site/country businesses, and adapt our ways of working to suit your team’s structure and communication preferences.
What does the onboarding process look like?
*Once an option is selected, we’ll schedule an onboarding session to understand your current challenges, priorities, and goals. This is followed by a short diagnostic period (if needed) and the creation of a delivery plan aligned with your timelines and expectations.