Welcome to Gingerwood HR & Coaching Ltd
HR Support & Coaching for Growing SMEs
Gingerwood's Services
HR consultant for small businesses in the UK without in-house HR
Based in the UK and working with businesses nationwide, I provide HR and coaching support remotely and in person across the East Midlands and beyond.
Many UK small businesses reach a stage where people management becomes too complex to handle informally. Working with an experienced HR consultant helps establish the contracts, policies, and leadership capability needed for sustainable growth.
Consulting
Gain valuable insights and strategic guidance through my consulting services. I provide expert advice to help you navigate complex HR and coaching challenges.
Training & Development
Empower your team with specialised training programs. From leadership development to performance management, I offer customised solutions to enhance skills and productivity.
Coaching
Unlock your full potential with my professional coaching services. I will work closely with you and your teams to achieve personal and professional growth.
Strategic HR Leadership & Transformation
With over 20 years of HR leadership across commercial, not-for-profit, and PE-backed environments, I specialise in designing and executing people strategies that unlock business growth. My approach is pragmatic and results-driven—whether advising CEOs or partnering with founders, I help organisations translate their vision into actionable HR plans. I’ve led multi-country teams through complex transformations, delivering measurable improvements in engagement, retention, and operational efficiency for businesses from 10 to 3,500+ employees
HR Operations Optimisation - National & Global
I understand the unique pressures small and mid-sized businesses face. I’ve revolutionised HR operations for scaling companies by implementing fit-for-purpose HR technology, streamlining processes, and introducing best-in-class policies. I've launched shared service centres, led successful M& A integrations consistently delivering best-in-class people integration and transition activities recognised at board level. These changes have reduced admin time by 50%, eliminated costly agency fees, and ensured compliance with UK and international standards. My experience means you get big-company expertise, tailored to the needs and budgets of ambitious SME's.
Employee Experience, Engagement & Total Rewards
I am passionate about creating exceptional employee experiences that drive engagement and retention. My work includes leading comprehensive reviews of compensation and benefits, introducing innovative reward structures, and securing significant investment in fair pay and enhanced benefits. By implementing new engagement survey tools and performance management frameworks, I have helped organisations boost engagement scores and foster cultures where people thrive
Leadership Development, Coaching & Inclusion
As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and experienced facilitator, I design and deliver leadership development programmes that unlock potential at every level. I pioneered the ‘Lead & Inspire’ programme for C-suite leaders, embedding strengths-based coaching to build high-performing teams. My commitment to inclusion is demonstrated by launching sector-first DE&I audits, embedding equity into policies, and championing mental health and wellbeing initiatives that make a real difference to organisational culture