People first. Purpose always.
Expert support across recruitment, HR, employment law and organisational development.
Why we exist.
People & Purpose was founded on a simple belief:
Work should bring out the best in people.
When people feel supported, valued and treated fairly, organisations thrive.
We help organisations make that happen by strengthening the way people are hired, supported and led. From fair HR practice and clear expectations to confident leadership and purposeful culture, we help create workplaces where people and performance can grow together.
How we help organisations thrive
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Start well
Shaping strong people foundations.
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Lead Well
Strengthening leadership that brings purpose to life.
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Grow Well
Driving growth that’s purposeful, inclusive and sustainable.
Our Specialist Services
Inclusive Recruitment
Evidence-based, fair and legally sound hiring designed around people, purpose and performance.
Psychometrics & Assessment
Robust, science-led assessment tools and feedback to support confident, fair hiring and development.
HR Support
Practical, people-centred HR guidance and support for everyday issues, challenges and decisions.
People Strategy
Practical, future-focused people plans that align your culture, capability and organisational purpose.
Employment Law
Clear, confident, human legal guidance that protects your organisation and supports good practice.
Organisation Design & Development
Shaping roles, structures and ways of working that help your organisation thrive.
Why organisations choose People & Purpose
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People challenges rarely sit neatly in one box.
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We combine deep expertise with empathy and clear, plain language.
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Policies and training aren’t enough.
We help you build the clarity, confidence and capability that make good intentions stick.
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You don’t need three different consultancies.
With People & Purpose, you get holistic support across law, HR and organisational development — saving time, cost and confusion.
How we work
Collaborative
We work alongside. Open, pragmatic and genuinely partnership-based.
Our role is to complement your expertise, not replace it.
Evidence Based
Our advice blends behavioural science, employment law and organisational insight.
Clear, robust and shaped by real-world experience.
Accessible
We make complex people issues simple.
Whether supporting senior leaders or line managers, we help turn insight into confident everyday practice.
Grounded and Human
No jargon. No overcomplication.
Just honest conversation, empathy and practical solutions that fit your culture and capacity.
Who we work with
SMEs and growing organisations
Support for teams who need flexible, joined-up people expertise without the cost or complexity of a full in-house function.
Charities and social enterprises
Values-led support that strengthens people practices, leadership and culture in organisations with purpose at their core.
Mission-driven organisations
Practical, evidence-based help for organisations delivering vital services, from fair HR practice to leadership capability and organisational change.
Current and Previous Clients
